Nightcrawler
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How come some magazines hold more rounds than others, when they're about the same overall length?
For example, let's compare the CZ-97B and either the Springfield or Para Ordnance double stack 1911s (they take the same 14 round magazines).
The magazines on the P14 and the CZ-97 both fit flush, save the plastic floorplate.
The CZ-97 magazines hold 10 rounds. They're not castrated as near as I can tell. Also, the grip of the CZ-97 is longer, but it doesn't feel as wide as a P14, USP45, or other double stack .45. (I believe the length of the grip has a lot to do with the massive amounts of steel in this sturdy pistol).
The P14 has a wider grip, but it's not any longer as near as I can recall (been awhile since I've handled one). Yet it's magazine holds 14 rounds.
Another example are the 9mm vs. .40 guns. Most 9mms hold 15 rounds. The Ruger P94, for example, holds 15. The Ruger P94/.40 holds 11. The Beretta 92 holds 15, and the Beretta 96 holds eleven.
However, the Sig P226 holds 15. The 226/.40 holds 12.
So, what's the deal? Are the P14/Glock21/etc. magazines wider than the CZ-97, thus allowing more rounds for a given length? Is that how that works?
Thanks. Just curious.
For example, let's compare the CZ-97B and either the Springfield or Para Ordnance double stack 1911s (they take the same 14 round magazines).
The magazines on the P14 and the CZ-97 both fit flush, save the plastic floorplate.
The CZ-97 magazines hold 10 rounds. They're not castrated as near as I can tell. Also, the grip of the CZ-97 is longer, but it doesn't feel as wide as a P14, USP45, or other double stack .45. (I believe the length of the grip has a lot to do with the massive amounts of steel in this sturdy pistol).
The P14 has a wider grip, but it's not any longer as near as I can recall (been awhile since I've handled one). Yet it's magazine holds 14 rounds.
Another example are the 9mm vs. .40 guns. Most 9mms hold 15 rounds. The Ruger P94, for example, holds 15. The Ruger P94/.40 holds 11. The Beretta 92 holds 15, and the Beretta 96 holds eleven.
However, the Sig P226 holds 15. The 226/.40 holds 12.
So, what's the deal? Are the P14/Glock21/etc. magazines wider than the CZ-97, thus allowing more rounds for a given length? Is that how that works?
Thanks. Just curious.