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 Magazines - To keep loaded or not
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12/09/15 04:43 PM
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Do you keep your pistol magazines loaded or not. I have heard that you should not keep your magazines loaded because it weakens the springs. What's your take on it.
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Re: Magazines - To keep loaded or not
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12/09/15 04:48 PM
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Loaded, wont hurt a thing. What wears out a magazine spring is the use of loading and unloading.
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Re: Magazines - To keep loaded or not
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I think loading and unloading weakens the springs.
I keep my AR and carry mags loaded.
It ain't easy being me.
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Re: Magazines - To keep loaded or not
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12/09/15 04:55 PM
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loaded...... 
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Re: Magazines - To keep loaded or not
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12/09/15 07:25 PM
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I also keep mine loaded. What prompted my question was a problem with M1 Carbine magazine springs taking a set after being loaded for a long time. I discovered this when I started having problems with double feeds with some of the magazines. When I replaced the springs I noted that the new springs were considerably longer and had more power and the problem went away.
Last edited by Geezer Ranger; 12/09/15 07:27 PM.
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