2bfree
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2 mags, 2 barrels.
Can a pistol have two magazines?
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They have already made this a very long time ago, though in a muuuuuch more efficient manner. They took 2 single-stack magazines, mashed them together, then removed any piece in the center. Most double stack mags have about 2x the capacity of a single stack.
You know I might have given a slight benefit of a doubt to the double barrel AR monstrosity if in that short promo video they didn't have a double-feed plus a shooter with a horrible flinch.
You know I might have given a slight benefit of a doubt to the double barrel AR monstrosity if in that short promo video they didn't have a double-feed plus a shooter with a horrible flinch.
justice06rr
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Its been done with AR15's and 1911's, among a few others. There is really no point.
Get a belt-fed gun or a high-capacity mag (e.g. 30rd pistol mag or 60+ rifle mag) if running out of ammo is the concern. For pistols, just learn to reload fast.
Get a belt-fed gun or a high-capacity mag (e.g. 30rd pistol mag or 60+ rifle mag) if running out of ammo is the concern. For pistols, just learn to reload fast.
mgmorden
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You can easily change a magazine in 2-3 seconds (some can do it a LOT faster). The only goal of this system would be so that you could continue firing for those few seconds, but realistically that's not going to be well aimed fire anyways. I supposed you COULD make the argument that it just extends the amount of ammo you could initially carry before needing to change a mag, but for that you could just carry a bit 30 round magazine or something as it wouldn't be any less awkward than 2 magazines sticking out of the gun.
In the end, it serves little purpose. Carry the largest capacity you can without making the gun awkward to handle (17-19 rounds for a 9mm, 4-5 less for .40), and practice changing mags so that having to change the mag takes as little time as possible.
In the end, it serves little purpose. Carry the largest capacity you can without making the gun awkward to handle (17-19 rounds for a 9mm, 4-5 less for .40), and practice changing mags so that having to change the mag takes as little time as possible.
AlexanderA
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Hmm.... I agree that intrinsically this is not a good idea. But, it could be a way, in the future, of getting around a high-capacity magazine ban. Let's say you are limited to 7-round magazines. If you had a gun that would take two of these, it would be equivalent to a gun with a double-stack 14-round magazine.
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HippieMagic
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I could see a benefit if we are talking about a mounted gun. It wouldn't interfere with aim much in this case but I can't see a reliable solution for this that makes practical sense in a handgun form. You'd have to reduce ergonomics, simplicity, concealability, and likely reliability to save 2 seconds. Not worth it.
I'd say the best way to do this is forget the gun idea and instead develop a feed system for an existing handgun that could accommodate this. How? No clue. But it might be a fun project.
That or figure out smart bullet technology that hardens or softens depending on your desired use. You'd not really need a hollow point if you could make the bullet softer or harder. We may be a few years out on this idea lol.
I'd say the best way to do this is forget the gun idea and instead develop a feed system for an existing handgun that could accommodate this. How? No clue. But it might be a fun project.
That or figure out smart bullet technology that hardens or softens depending on your desired use. You'd not really need a hollow point if you could make the bullet softer or harder. We may be a few years out on this idea lol.
justice06rr
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But it still poses the problem that your gun holds two 7-round mags which means your capacity is 14 total. So it won't work for that purpose.
I think I figured out the one benefit of this idea. You have to reload twice as often. Did I miss anything else? 
Clearly, if you are skilled enough to effectively shoot a pistol one-handed while reloading (the correct magazine, hopefully) from your bandolier of mags, better than something more practical you could do with two hands (like shoot a rifle and only have enough ammo to shoot 30 people), you should be thinking bigger. Why not chain-fed pistol in each hand with a backpack full of ammo?
Clearly, if you are skilled enough to effectively shoot a pistol one-handed while reloading (the correct magazine, hopefully) from your bandolier of mags, better than something more practical you could do with two hands (like shoot a rifle and only have enough ammo to shoot 30 people), you should be thinking bigger. Why not chain-fed pistol in each hand with a backpack full of ammo?
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FROGO207
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In the heat of the moment if you can remember the round count drop the MAG with one round still in the chamber and recharge with a new MAG before pulling the trigger on the last round, unless absolutely needed, will speed things up IMHO. Also still allows you an "emergency" shot.
Also still allows you an "emergency" shot.Gun Master
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I'm "appalled" 
(not) that no one has even alluded to the "Jungle Style" magazines, especially the M-1 and M-2 carbine's "Banana Clip" with two 30 round magazines taped together or secured by a metal clip.
There were other weapons that employed this quick loading method, but the M-1/M-2 carbines were the most famous.
Hey, it worked well for Audie Murphy on the battleground and the movies.
(not) that no one has even alluded to the "Jungle Style" magazines, especially the M-1 and M-2 carbine's "Banana Clip" with two 30 round magazines taped together or secured by a metal clip.There were other weapons that employed this quick loading method, but the M-1/M-2 carbines were the most famous.
Hey, it worked well for Audie Murphy on the battleground and the movies.
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