like those on the AKs and other famous assault rifles....
2006-08-08 10:21:59 · 10 answers · asked by Peter McKoy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Why are you are using the word are too much? It are making it difficult are to understand what you are asking.
2006-08-08 10:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More ammunition can fill the curved space and still allow for smooth feed. The point of the bullet is narrower than the cartridge AND the rim.
The cartridges for some weapons don't have a traditional rim. An indentation is made around the back of the cartridge to create a rimlike edge to hold back and later eject the cartridge. This kind of ammunition can fit in a squared magazine.
2006-08-08 17:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they were straight, then the clip would eventually hinder the operator of the weapon. Running with it, carrying it, and so on. For example, the 100 round clip for the AK-47 is shaped like a half circle, with the end of it attaching near the end of the barrel.
2006-08-08 17:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff45ACP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is curved to allow for prone position firing. If the magazines were straight, you would have to raise yourself into a vulnerable position to fire accurately. Weapons for war are very well thought out. Its why the AK-47 and its variants are still used in much fighting in the world, I mean Sh*t, it was built in 1947 and still fires like a champ.
2006-08-08 17:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reduces the height of the rifle. You can't shoot from the prone position( on your belly) very well with a straight long mag. Ala the M1 Thompson sub machine guns of WW2.
2006-08-08 17:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing it has to do with the ammount of ammo that they can hold since 30 rnd mags for an M16 are curved, while the smaller mags are not.
2006-08-08 17:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by vbplr_12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curved magazines are more compact than straight ones.
2006-08-08 17:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easier to handle a weapon without catching the corner, comfort. Also gravity, rounds are pushed down and up, rather than just up. up
2006-08-08 17:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by Phil and Sue O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not an expert but i would imagine that the curved clip holds more ammo. i really dont know what the russians were thinking with that.
2006-08-08 17:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the shell casing is larger in diameter than the buisness end
2006-08-08 17:26:33 · answer #10 · answered by qpistol 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋