2007-12-31 09:59:11 · 15 answers · asked by blackpug_99 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
This is a hotly contested item that few can agree on. For what it is worth, I will add my two cents also. Magazine springs WILL develop a set over time. That means you will fire the first round or two and then the spring will not push the next bullet up. As some have said here, it is best to have several mags and rotate them on a monthly basis. I may be wrong, but I am not willing to take that kind of chance. I DO rotate magazines. I hope this helps you.
2007-12-31 15:29:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, you pays your money and you takes your chances. I've heard folks talk of using magazines that had been loaded 50 years or more with nary a hiccup. Then again, I had magazine springs take a set in no more than six months. Some of these gents have said that compression and release is what causes magazine spring failure. I don't agree with them. Compressing a spring and leaving it compressed can cause spring failure. Perhaps frequent compression and release can cause spring fatigue, but I've never seen that as a problem. These days, I leave my magazines one cartridge light, and I rotate them on a regular basis so that they are not left compressed for an extensive period of time. Doc
2016-05-28 07:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old clips were known for the springs taking a set when left loaded for extended periods of time. Newer ones are claimed not to take a set. I don't know if this is true so I don't leave mine loaded for long periods. I have several clips for each of my semi-auto handguns and will rotate the clips so that each one has time to rest. This applies only to the ones that I use for concealed carry. There is no reason to leave the others loaded so I don't do it.
2008-01-01 00:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The clip is made to hold ammo. A gun is made to hold the clips for use on targets, hunting or self-defense...This is a silly question. Load the magazines, keep them loaded and enjoy the security in knowing you are ready of all circumstances provided you have practiced with the arm.
2007-12-31 15:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that will weaken the springs is constant use. If left under tension long enough they will eventually take a set, however I have shot pistols that I left loaded for years and they still functioned fine.
If in doubt by a stiffer spring set when you feel like it.
2007-12-31 12:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by sgtabester 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I put 5 shots in each 7 shot clips. That way when I look in the cartridge box there is an even row missing. If a shell is missing I find it or the spent casing. I never keep a round in the chamber.
I think this is the safest way I can be and still be adequately protected.
2007-12-31 12:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.*
2007-12-31 11:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Steel springs do not weaken, or "take a set", when left under tension for prolonged periods. What may cause a malfunction is dirt, wear, of pushing it beyond its design limits (particularly through recreational disassembly and tinkering.
2007-12-31 10:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you bought it for a specific defensive purpose, then a spring problem should be the least of your worries. Get an extra clip. If you do have it for defensive purposes, then you should be on the range at least once a month. There is little reason in having a fine firearm and not firing on occasion or doing a regular cleaning of the clip and the ammo. Nothing is less graceless than having a situation where it is needed and having it jam from a faulty round while an adversary is plundering your nether garment drawer.
2007-12-31 10:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by Lantern Bearer 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can, but it takes a long time for this to happen. I rotate my magazines every couple of months.
2007-12-31 10:09:08 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋