r/canadaguns • u/SecureNarwhal • Mar 09 '26

Misc Internal Mags vs Detachable Mags, What's your preference and why?

Just a thought that crossed my mind while the work day comes to any end. Do you prefer internal mags or detachable mags and why?

I've always preferred detachable mags as they make it easy to unload a gun and deal with malfunctions as you got a whole new opening to tackle the issue with.

But there's a lot of guns with internal magazines and magazine tubes. I guess they are lighter and you don't have something protruding out the rifle to snag on a branch, strap or sling. But I don't actually know what the advantages or personal preferences are for them.

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u/jubejubes96 Mar 09 '26

usually detachable, especially with guns like a .22 for target-practice.

i usually load up 4-5 mags before i even go to the range, and then get a lot of shooting in before having to stop to reload.

it’s also slightly relevant with larger calibers i guess, but my tikkas barrel usually needs to cool down anyways, so not as crucial.

i prefer internal on shotguns though