magazine vs clip rant

[Mr.40]

I work at Gander Mountain in the hunting dept and more than half of the people looking at handguns ask how many CLIPS it comes with. It didn't bother me at first but now its starting to annoy me. next time someone asks how many CLIPS it comes with,I should say none, but it does come with two MAGAZINES. I don't have the time to educate people on magazine vs clip. Would any of you feel frustrated at this or am I just over thinking it? btw, sorry for posting in M&P forum, this is where I always go. Thanks for reading.

 

[Robotech]

I'm sorry, but educating your customers IS part of your job. It's what separates a "counter clerk" or cash register operator from an actual Sales Person.

I would recommend taking the "humor approach" as you suggested in correcting/educating your customers, or simply stating the number of magazines. Unless you can do this, I'd suggest you find a less stressful line of work, as it's going to keep happening.

 

[snubbyfan]

I've got a friend of mine that insists on calling magazines, clips. When I correct him he tells me. "that's what we called them in the Navy."

 

[JPriest]

Best way to handle it is just to roll with it. I wouldn't try to correct anyone by pointing out their mistake, I would just use the correct term myself they'll either get it or they won't.

 

[D Binx]

It bothers me too. I cringe every time I hear them referred to as "clips" on the news.

 

[timn8er]

It just doesn't bother me at all. If they call it a "clip", no sweat. I know what they're talking about. I think a lot of people just need to lighten up. Maybe all the experts can get together & put together a sticky with all the "approved" terminology so every one can refer to it.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

I consider anyone who complains about the misuse of the word "clips" to have too much time on their hands. It's like the spelling police. I don't correct them because it's not important.

 

[BIGMAC116]

I hate to say it, but I kinda automatically stop paying attention to people when they drop a "clip" on me.

 

[JNewell]

Best way to handle it is just to roll with it. I wouldn't try to correct anyone by pointing out their mistake, I would just use the correct term myself they'll either get it or they won't.

Amen. Life is WAY to short to get twisted up over this...

 

[Old cop]

Clips belong on potato chip bags and I was in the Navy and we called them magazines.

 

[k31scout]

I like "clips"; less syllables.
I do like loading my old Mausers and SKS from a clip. One push and they're all in there.

 

[LimaCharlie]

Clips belong on potato chip bags and I was in the Navy and we called them magazines.

When I was in the Navy, we kept the projectiles and powder for the big naval guns in the magazine.

Life is too short to get your panties in a bunch over terminology. Use it as a teaching moment or ignore it.

 

[MichiganScott]

I load my M1 Garands with eight round en-bloc clips.

 

[Smitty357]

Yeah i hate it that most people park on driveways and drive on parkways. But it doesnt matter in the end.

 

[meaneyedcatz]

Dont let it bother you. There are bigger fish to fry. As long as they can operate a firearm safely its not a biggie.
Those who arent experts or at least knowledgeable can call them what they want.
You could always say " It does not come with any clips but it does come with two magazines". Said with a smile it would educate and defuse the situation.
I inspect wrecked vehicles for a living and I tend to be very specific on terminology. When someone called a fender a quarter panel or a tire a wheel it bugged me but in the big scheme of things who cares, so what, it does not matter. Just let them talk.

If your coworker did this it might be different but.

 

[Jim Watson]

It kind of amazes and amuses me that a lot of Internet Experts who are so quick to straighten me out on "clip" vs "magazine" still think .357" is the bore diameter of their Model 10.

 

[sodacan]

As a salesman, you can't sweat the small stuff. When you know what the customer is actually asking for, just roll with it and answer the question. You don't have to show off how much you know, but sharing information can be a rewarding part of your job. Your job is to create long term customer relationships, not just sales. Your's is not a mag vs. clip issue, it's a need for an attitude adjustment. Ask yourself how you expect to be treated when the tables are turned. You'll enjoy your job more, and you may even have a little fun.

 

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[Smitty357]

How about those customers who ask the popular question "Do you have any .708 ammo?

You tell them yes we do in fact have some 7mm-08 ammo. Then they tell you, no I i'm not looking for 7mm-08 ammo. I'm looking for some .708 ammo.......UGH!!!!!!!!!

 

[Skunkhome]

?..."that's what we called them in the Navy."

I doubt that! Unless..... They were still using Garands. Seem like my brother was still "carrying" a Garand while I was carrying M16A1.

 

[OpsMgr]

 

[laskt9]

There's a guy at my work that says clips and will argue with you if you try to tell him otherwise.

I also don't like when people say shells for anything other than shotgun ammo.

Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Ransom]

I work at Gander Mountain in the hunting dept and more than half of the people looking at handguns ask how many CLIPS it comes with. It didn't bother me at first but now its starting to annoy me.

Chill, dude. Just reply in your most helpful voice, "It comes with two magazines." If they want to pursue mag vs clip, then you have an opportunity to educate further.

 

[timn8er]

Meaneyedcat, I know what you mean. I used to write estimates, too. And I admit that whenever I heard someone use the term "front quarter panel", it was like fingernails on a chalkboard. You know what they mean, but still...You hear the term used on the judge shows all the time. Another "favorite" of mine was when people would refer to a rebuilt bumper cover as a "re-chrome", even though there was no chroming involved.

 

[Skunkhome]

They usually compound the assault on the shooters lexicon by saying "I want a "clip" that holds 30 "bullets"".
Just about as annoying as "irregardless", "you've got mail" and "my bad".

 

[swampersand]

Removable Box Magazine,

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Clip Fed Box Magazine,

(pointy part goes forward)

 

[Skunkhome]

And I admit that whenever I heard someone use the term "front quarter panel"...

Not to get too far off topic but please educate me, as googling the term doesn't help and I don't want to sound like a dufus.

 

[Cal44]

You read magazines, and put clips on sheets of paper.

Seriously, I think a sales person probably doesn't get very far correcting customers or showing he is anoyed with them or making them feel stupid.

I suggest you just roll with this.

But, use the terms correctly yourself and perhaps they will learn the correct terminology by listening to you.

 

[shawn mccarver]

I work at Gander Mountain in the hunting dept and more than half of the people looking at handguns ask how many CLIPS it comes with. It didn't bother me at first but now its starting to annoy me. next time someone asks how many CLIPS it comes with,I should say none, but it does come with two MAGAZINES. I don't have the time to educate people on magazine vs clip. Would any of you feel frustrated at this or am I just over thinking it? btw, sorry for posting in M&P forum, this is where I always go. Thanks for reading.

It is not a trivial matter. There are such things as "clips," and they are different than "magazines."

Now, people are free to be as imprecise as they wish, but a person who cannot manage to use the correct terminology on a subject involving deadly weapons should be considered suspect on other aspects of shooting, such as safety.

Calling a magazine a clip shows the same level of knowledge about firearms as a sub-par journalist who refers to a cartridge as a bullet. It also marks the speaker as an illiterate who cannot or will not become well-read or well-versed on his subject matter.

Just because your customer is an idiot, does not mean you should "dumb down" to his level. I agree with the poster who says to use the correct terminology and hopefully, the customer will "catch on."

 

[uechikid]

I think this has and is blown out of proportion, but I agree with Robotech, part of your job is to educate your customers. You can do it in a way that's not offensive if you stop letting it bother you.