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5.56mm and 7.62mm (both NATO) in stripper clips are still standard issue formats used for reloading non-disposable magazines, and weapons that allow clip reloading of an installed magazine are not rare on the ground. The Garand was only unusual in that the clip was inserted into the weapon and not removed prior to firing.


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