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XDinNC · 07-06-2007, 08:15 AM

Maybe this issue needs a sticky. I see it at least once a month.

shipwreck · 07-06-2007, 11:24 AM

Well, this argument goes round and round forever. I only keep 1 mag loaded for each gun - but I underload by 1. There is an eternal argument about the springs wearing out by straight compression, or from the expending/contracting of use.

I've seen mags over the years that have had the springs worn out. By underloading them by 1, I've never had a problem. So, that's my preference. In the 1990s, the majority of the people online did this that I saw. I still do it.

**agalindo** · 07-06-2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

An EMPTY mag is USELESS

And a half empty mag is only half as useful as an full mag.

I had a S&W M59 that has been kept with the mags loaded for over 20 years. Yes I would shoot it but as soon as I cleaned it, I reload it and keep it loaded in the house. No problem with the original factory mags. I gave to Htown and the mags are still going.

HTOWN stunna · 07-06-2007, 12:06 PM

yup havent had any problems with the mags, not even the 32 rounder i bought for it

Ishpeck · 07-06-2007, 12:08 PM

Yeah, like they said: Leaving a magazine full won't hurt it enough to be perceptible inside about fifteen years. And if you neglect your gun that long, you've got more problems than a weak magazine spring.

Also, if you're really that worried about it, just go get a .357Magnum revolver and leave that loaded. Promise, it won't hurt any springs.

Sweendog · 07-06-2007, 02:44 PM

I currently have my S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum loaded and ready for action. I was just curious about any problems with magazines. I really didn't think there was anything to it, just wanted to hear what everyone else thought about it. I have already loaded the mags with Federal 230 grain hydrashocks.

qrb912 · 07-06-2007, 02:58 PM

I have been storing mine unloaded for a long time because I have always been told that leaving them loaded will swell the mag and make it hard to get in and out of the receiver. The XD came with nice Stainless Steel mags. I have not worried about that due to the construction of the mags. Before my Xd I used to just keel my 12ga loaded with 7 rounds to guard the castle with.

niteranger68 · 07-06-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipwreck

Well, this argument goes round and round forever. I only keep 1 mag loaded for each gun - but I underload by 1. There is an eternal argument about the springs wearing out by straight compression, or from the expending/contracting of use.

I've seen mags over the years that have had the springs worn out. By underloading them by 1, I've never had a problem. So, that's my preference. In the 1990s, the majority of the people online did this that I saw. I still do it.

+1 on the -1

07-06-2007, 11:24 AM	#12
shipwreck XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,326	Well, this argument goes round and round forever. I only keep 1 mag loaded for each gun - but I underload by 1. There is an eternal argument about the springs wearing out by straight compression, or from the expending/contracting of use. I've seen mags over the years that have had the springs worn out. By underloading them by 1, I've never had a problem. So, that's my preference. In the 1990s, the majority of the people online did this that I saw. I still do it. __________________ - Visit: http://www.fnforum.net The ULTIMATE FN site!

07-06-2007, 12:06 PM	#14
HTOWN stunna XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine Texas Posts: 1,534	yup havent had any problems with the mags, not even the 32 rounder i bought for it __________________ The world is populated in the main by people who should not exist. - George Bernard Shaw

07-06-2007, 12:08 PM	#15
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,037	Yeah, like they said: Leaving a magazine full won't hurt it enough to be perceptible inside about fifteen years. And if you neglect your gun that long, you've got more problems than a weak magazine spring. Also, if you're really that worried about it, just go get a .357Magnum revolver and leave that loaded. Promise, it won't hurt any springs. __________________ When given a chance to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Bin Laden, Congress voted against it and instead, voted the Patriot Act into law. Tells you who they think their real enemies are. http://www.ishpeck.net/

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07-06-2007, 08:15 AM	#11
XDinNC XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,120	Maybe this issue needs a sticky. I see it at least once a month.

07-06-2007, 02:44 PM	#16
Sweendog XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10	I currently have my S&W Model 19 Combat Magnum loaded and ready for action. I was just curious about any problems with magazines. I really didn't think there was anything to it, just wanted to hear what everyone else thought about it. I have already loaded the mags with Federal 230 grain hydrashocks.

07-06-2007, 02:58 PM	#17
qrb912 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 134	I have been storing mine unloaded for a long time because I have always been told that leaving them loaded will swell the mag and make it hard to get in and out of the receiver. The XD came with nice Stainless Steel mags. I have not worried about that due to the construction of the mags. Before my Xd I used to just keel my 12ga loaded with 7 rounds to guard the castle with.