handguns that use clips

A fine point, but I own a M1896 Mauser 9mm ("Red 9"), that loads with stripper clips.
Called a Red 9 because the grips had a number 9 carved into them and filled with red paint. Otherwise, a 7.62 Mauser round would just rattle down the bore.
 
While not originally made that way...

Don't forget the many .455 Webleys that were converted to use .45acp brass with half moon clips.
 
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This image shows the (full-moon) clip holding the 5 rounds of 9mm for the S&w 940.
 
Don't forget the many .455 Webleys that were converted to use .45acp brass with half moon clips.
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While correct, it should be noted that the use of normal .45 ACP ammo in such revolvers is highly inadvisable as standard .45 ACP is roughly equivalent to a .455 Webley Mk. II proof load. Also, even if they've been converted, only the Webley Mk. V and Mk. VI should be used with smokeless powder while all earlier models are best limited to black powder or a BP substitute (this applies to .455 models only, the .38 caliber Mk. IV is perfectly fine with smokeless powder).

Other revolvers that use moonclips include a few Ruger SP101 and "Six" series DA revolvers in 9mm. Also, while I've never seen one in person, I have seen listings in old catalogs for Dan Wesson revolvers in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP which probably use moonclips.
 
In the 1990s Feather Industries Guardian Angel: multi-caliber (.22 LR/.22 WMR) 2-shot derringer-look-alike. (Uses a 2-round firing block that pops out like a magazine. Avail. in both sizes.) Double-action, 2" barrel, 5" long. Matte stainless steel, w/ black composition grips.

Don't know if this would be classified as a clip like the moonlips.
 
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