What is the point of a curved magazine?

So why are gun magazines curved? It has to do with the way bullets and their cartridges naturally nest within the magazine. Cartridges that are even slightly conical in shape are not able to sit perfectly straight, as depicted in the diagram we mocked up below.

What is the point of a banana clip?

A banana clip is a simple plastic hair clip that helps pull your hair back and secure it in place. You can use a clip to create a variety of styles, including a classy ponytail, a curly updo or a 3-D braid. Banana clips work best on hair that’s shoulder-length or longer.

Why does the AK 47 have a curved magazine?

Natural Curve: AKM rounds are much broader near the bottom and gradually taper towards the tip. So when stacked together they naturally curve- much like a stack of files that start to bend forward when stacked together. Hence these rounds pack more efficiently & ‘flow’ easily in a curved magazine.

Why is the mp5 mag curved?

a curved magazine keeps the bullet level as it is stripped and hits the feed ramp versus a semi-auto pistol which the entire barrel tilts down so when a bullet pointing slightly down hits the feed ramp which is also tilted down then those two angles work together to feed the round into battery.

Are banana clips Back in Style 2021?

The traditional banana clip for hair is sort of a relic of the past but has made a recent comeback. With Google Trends noting a sharp increase in the search term “banana clip” and Pinterest – a 105\% increase in the search “how to style hair clips”, banana clip hairstyles are officially back in trend.

What year were banana clips popular?

Given its name for its shape, the banana clip is a hair accessory made popular in the 80s that allowed you to pull your hair back from each side, with the clip (in its banananess) following the contour of your head in the back.

Are curved magazines better?

The slight angle allows for better feed also. When it comes to why magazines are curved, this generally follows the natural taper of the bullet. It allows the round to move more naturally in the magazine. It also presents the round in a more natural angle.