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[–] Kromulent 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Load them up and don't worry about it. The springs will not take a set.

Some older magazines (antiques) may have a problem because metallurgy was not as well understood at the time. Modern springs are designed for this and will not take a set.

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[–] cinderblock 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Extra mags, rotate them out if you're concerned about spring wear.

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[–] JunOS 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I do this. 2 mags for each pistol (minimum) One is loaded and the other is empty. Every month or 2 I switch the bullets from one mag to the other to let the compressed mag 'breathe'.

I don't leave one in the chamber because if someone hears me racking my gun then that's warning enough. The sound of a gun slide cocking back is distinct enough. If anyone hears the slide lock, and proceeds, then they made that decision for the next event to happen.

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[–] drakesdoom 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

For defensive weapons leave them fully loaded with spare magazines. If appropriate for the weapon load the chamber to.

The springs might fail to load the last round in 10 to 20 years. How much does a new spring cost? How much will you want a fully loaded magazine when you grab your gun?

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[–] uptherepubic [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

My thoughts exactly. My response to the article was to buy two more magazines for the two pistols that only had one. I have an easily accessible gun safe in my bedroom, and could have a loaded weapon in my hand in seconds. Or I could have an unloaded on. This struck me as an easy choice, and it also may me wonder how some folks look at self protection.

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[–] OldTrux ago 

Try reloading a magazine with your system full of adrenaline. It doesn't work.

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[–] Jasoman 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

If he really wanted the best reliability he should just get a high capacity revolver.

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[–] drakesdoom 1 point 1 point (+2|-1) ago 

No if he really wanted the best reliability he would get a sword.

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[–] OldTrux 0 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago 

Most good springs will not "take a set" either fully loaded or empty pretty much indefinitely. They will begin to weaken as you cycle them over and over. It is cycles that wear them out, not leaving them alone. Back when I was doing a few hundred rounds a week, I had magazines with several hundred cycles that still worked fine. The springs were noticeably shorter/compressed than a brand new one once removed, but if did not seem to affect function.

That said I would keep newer spring sets in the magazines that were used in competition and carry just for piece of mind.

The magazines I used were also high quality magazines from Wilson Combat. I would expect the same results from any modern manufacturer.

Don't over think it.

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[–] ilikeskittles 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is what I was told. I called Magpul about it, they said exactly what you said above. I keep half a dozen AR-15 Mag's loaded all the time in a ready bag. They told me that was not a problem at all.

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[–] OldTrux ago 

I'm sure they did. Magpul makes a good product and I'm sure their standards are very high.

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[–] MaxBoivin 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

That is the correct answer. Springs get used (and wear off) when they contract or expand, not when they remain contracted or expanded.