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J0SH · 01-11-2007, 09:42 AM

When I carry, I prefer to not have one in the chamber. Will it hurt the gun (XD 45acp) to have a full mag in the gun with no bullet in the chamber?

anhiciano · 01-11-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by J0SH

Will it hurt the gun (XD 45acp) to have a full mag in the gun with no bullet in the chamber?

Not at all...Why would it??

Miguel · 01-11-2007, 09:45 AM

Yes, it will increase the chances of it being stolen by a BG.

Seriously, it will not harm it one bit, although I don't like the feel of the 13th round against the slide, so I prefer 12+1. But many Carry 13+1 w/out any issues.

Trace · 01-11-2007, 09:45 AM

Nope, but it may be the difference between life and death.

Miguel · 01-11-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by anhiciano

Not at all...Why would it??

IN a XD45, when you load a full mag, and don't rack the slide (13+0), it sure looks and feels like the srping is botomed out, and the top round hitting the slide. But many here carry 13+1, and report no issues. Not to mention SA would be crazy to advertize 13+1 if it was an issue with the weapon.

jdavionic · 01-11-2007, 09:54 AM

As others said, no. And as others have said, why would you carry if you don't have 1 in the pipe? Do you think you're actually going to have time to chamber a round? If you're not confident yet and are working your way up to it, I would understand. If you feel you'll never be confident carrying a chambered round with this gun, then I'd suggest finding another carry gun that increases your confidence.

josh · 01-11-2007, 02:56 PM

Remember if you are not willing to use it why carry it?

qballwill · 01-11-2007, 02:57 PM

one way I look at carrying without one in the pipe is if I do have to use the gun to protect myself, If i have time to rack the slide before I fire, will the judge, jury, prosecution see the use of deadly force really necessary... just one more thing the prosecution could use against you.... could I have not used the fraction of a second to take cover, run, or avoid the situation.... I dont agree with that way of thinking, but you know some people do....

slugger6 · 01-11-2007, 02:57 PM

It won't hurt the gun, but it could kill you!

Petrolero · 01-11-2007, 03:08 PM

'scuse me, Mr. Criminal, stop shooting me while I rack my slide and shoot you back!

Who cares if it harms the gun - it's a stupid way to carry.

01-11-2007, 09:42 AM	#1
J0SH XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Full mag with nothing in chamber? When I carry, I prefer to not have one in the chamber. Will it hurt the gun (XD 45acp) to have a full mag in the gun with no bullet in the chamber?

01-11-2007, 09:45 AM	#3
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	Yes, it will increase the chances of it being stolen by a BG. Seriously, it will not harm it one bit, although I don't like the feel of the 13th round against the slide, so I prefer 12+1. But many Carry 13+1 w/out any issues. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

01-11-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Nope, but it may be the difference between life and death. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-11-2007, 02:56 PM	#7
josh XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 48	Remember if you are not willing to use it why carry it? __________________ Joshua Combs http://www.streamlinewebsolutions.com Smith and Wesson SW99 9mm

01-11-2007, 02:57 PM	#8
qballwill XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Port Bolivar, Tx Posts: 235	one way I look at carrying without one in the pipe is if I do have to use the gun to protect myself, If i have time to rack the slide before I fire, will the judge, jury, prosecution see the use of deadly force really necessary... just one more thing the prosecution could use against you.... could I have not used the fraction of a second to take cover, run, or avoid the situation.... I dont agree with that way of thinking, but you know some people do.... __________________ XD-9 Bitone / XD45ACP Springfield Lt Wt Bitone 1911 S&W first model of 1899 / S&W M&P S&W 10,17,19,27,29,65,625,629,646,686x2 Kel Tec Sub 2000 Bushmaster AR15 M4 Winchester 1300 Defender Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

01-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#6
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	As others said, no. And as others have said, why would you carry if you don't have 1 in the pipe? Do you think you're actually going to have time to chamber a round? If you're not confident yet and are working your way up to it, I would understand. If you feel you'll never be confident carrying a chambered round with this gun, then I'd suggest finding another carry gun that increases your confidence.

01-11-2007, 02:57 PM	#9
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,067	It won't hurt the gun, but it could kill you!

01-11-2007, 03:08 PM	#10
Petrolero XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 283	'scuse me, Mr. Criminal, stop shooting me while I rack my slide and shoot you back! Who cares if it harms the gun - it's a stupid way to carry.

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