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05-16-2008, 04:39 PM
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Is it safe to leave the gun cocked all the time?
Will it weaken the spring?
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05-16-2008, 04:42 PM
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the only thing that will weaken the spring is constant cycling( loading unloading ). My guns are ways loaded.
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05-16-2008, 04:52 PM
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05-16-2008, 06:35 PM
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^^ LOL
I didn't know I was beating a dead horse.  Does it mean opinions are divided over this? |
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05-16-2008, 06:45 PM
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No. Opinions are unanimous here. Loaded is ok. Springs dont fatigue from being compressed. They fatigue from cyclic action.
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05-16-2008, 07:04 PM
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05-16-2008, 07:28 PM
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I guess we need a metallurgist here to answer this (these) questions. Are we talking about days/weeks or months/years?
I'm not a metallurgist, but I can't imagine any problem with days or weeks. Months or years is a different story -- who on this forum goes months or years without shooting and then expects a working weapon? Don't clean it for months and then expect it to work when you need it? I don't see how it is possible to practice and still have this question? You either shoot it or you don't. I always assumed that we also cycled our magazines throught practice and carry ammo. |
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05-16-2008, 08:37 PM
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As long as you keep your gun clean after using it, you don't typically need to clean it in between shooting. my dad has a few guns that rarely see range time, and they work flawlessly after being in the safe for a year or two straight.
When I'm transporting my XD9 it's always uncocked, however when it's loaded it's obviously cocked.
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05-16-2008, 09:14 PM
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Dry firing is more damaging than leaving it loaded/cocked
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05-16-2008, 09:20 PM
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Wait.... does this mean that I can leave my magazines loaded????
kidding 
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