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Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:16 am
by K.Mooneyham
So, I'm at the FoxNews site, reading this story and what do I see? The phrase "excess capacity magazines". In excess of what? Oh, yeah, the gun grabbers' magic ten round limit, I guess. THIS is the exact sort of stuff that needs to be pushed back against. I wish I could have contacted the author of the story, but it is incredibly hard to do that through some media outlets.

Anyway, here is the link to the story:

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02 ... =obnetwork

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:34 am
by RX8er
Hey, they used the word magazine. :biggrinjester: There is hope that they are learning. I like OWNING excess capacity more than I do high capacity or large capacity. :biggrinjester:

They are going to use a term to describe them. What term(s) do you like?


EDITED to ADD:

Okay, that came out TOTALLY wrong / different than I wanted it to. How come you guys don't know what I mean. :biggrinjester:

I was meaning that I like to own excessive capacity mags because they have more bullets.

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:52 am
by MeMelYup
High or large capacity magazine means it holds a certain number but more than average, excessive capacity means it holds way more than you need.

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:55 am
by android
RX8er wrote:Hey, they used the word magazine. :biggrinjester: There is hope that they are learning. I like excess capacity more than I do high capacity or large capacity.

They are going to use a term to describe them. What term(s) do you like?
For pistols:
Standard Capacity = a magazine that fits in the grip of a pistol without extending beyond the bottom of the grip (other than the plate) that holds as many rounds as will fit and function correctly.
Extended Capacity = longer than that.
Limited Capacity = a magazine deliberately blocked from carrying the number of round held by a Standard Capacity magazine for that pistol and caliber.

For rifles:
Standard Capacity = largest magazine size in prominent and common use. (ie: 30 for ARs)
Extended Capacity = more than that
Limited Capacity = less than that

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:00 pm
by RX8er
Okay, that came out TOTALLY wrong / different than I wanted it to. How come you guys don't know what I mean. :biggrinjester:

I was meaning that I like to own excessive capacity mags because they have more bullets.

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:04 pm
by android
RX8er wrote:Okay, that came out TOTALLY wrong / different than I wanted it to. How come you guys don't know what I mean. :biggrinjester:

I was meaning that I like to own excessive capacity mags because they have more bullets.
I have no desire to own anything other than 30 round mags for my AR and standard mags for my pistols. 15 rounds of 9mm being the most I have in a standard pistol magazine.

I don't like the bulk of stuff hanging out of the grip or the excess weight throws off balance.

I have some 5 round AICS mags for my Remington 700, but I'd really like to get a few 10 round mags too.

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:07 pm
by MeMelYup
android wrote:
RX8er wrote:Okay, that came out TOTALLY wrong / different than I wanted it to. How come you guys don't know what I mean. :biggrinjester:

I was meaning that I like to own excessive capacity mags because they have more bullets.
I have no desire to own anything other than 30 round mags for my AR and standard mags for my pistols. 15 rounds of 9mm being the most I have in a standard pistol magazine.

I don't like the bulk of stuff hanging out of the grip or the excess weight throws off balance.

I have some 5 round AICS mags for my Remington 700, but I'd really like to get a few 10 round mags too.
Now that's excessive, you only need 3 rounds to get a deer.

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:24 pm
by Syntyr
MeMelYup wrote:High or large capacity magazine means it holds a certain number but more than average, excessive capacity means it holds way more than you need.
I don't have any of those excess capacity magazines. I would like some of those. I just have this "limited" capactiy magazine:

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Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:03 am
by Beiruty
RoadRunnerTR21 wrote:OK, let me get this straight. If I have my 17 round mag in my full size Beretta PX4 it is called standard capacity. However, if I put that same mag in my compact Beretta PX4 it is called excess capacity? I'm so confused. :lol:
Nope. You are wrong. With correct rubber sleeve thingy, the 17rd magazine in my px4 subcompact is called Extended Grip. A device that aids the in the gun control. :hurry: :evil2: :thumbs2:

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:05 am
by Jumping Frog
There is no definition. One man's "excess" is another man's "good starter kit". :thumbs2:

Re: Terminology and the mass media

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:55 am
by K.Mooneyham
android wrote:
RX8er wrote:Hey, they used the word magazine. :biggrinjester: There is hope that they are learning. I like excess capacity more than I do high capacity or large capacity.

They are going to use a term to describe them. What term(s) do you like?
For pistols:
Standard Capacity = a magazine that fits in the grip of a pistol without extending beyond the bottom of the grip (other than the plate) that holds as many rounds as will fit and function correctly.
Extended Capacity = longer than that.
Limited Capacity = a magazine deliberately blocked from carrying the number of round held by a Standard Capacity magazine for that pistol and caliber.

For rifles:
Standard Capacity = largest magazine size in prominent and common use. (ie: 30 for ARs)
Extended Capacity = more than that
Limited Capacity = less than that
:iagree:

Nicely done, thank you.