How long is too long

[09hemi]

How long can I keep a mag loaded with out hurting the spring?

The mag is question is for a 9mm handgun

Thanks in advance.

 

[indykid]

According to Beretta, their mags will last forever when loaded fully. It is the loading and unloading that works and weakens the spring.

 

[THard6]

The same for Glock.. So i have been told. i tend to keep most of my revolvers loaded but other than the gun i am carrying the rest are unloaded.

 

[Jtgarner]

According to Beretta, their mags will last forever when loaded fully. It is the loading and unloading that works and weakens the spring.

Correct. Mags can stay loaded forever. Springs weaken with use, not from storage.

 

[printcraft]

. It is the loading and unloading that works and weakens the spring.

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[EvilKidsMeal]

thats what she asked??? sorry couldn't help it.


but like others said it supposedly takes a heck of a lot longer for the mag to show any kind of functional wear when it is kept loaded.

 

[09hemi]

thats what she asked??? sorry couldn't help it.

I am really surprised that it took that long to take this dirty, my mind might have been in the gutter while coming up with the title haha

 

[indykid]

I love how a good thread can turn!

 

[esrice]

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[M67]

Yup, I've heard the same before, the springs don't get worn out by storage but by use.

But doesn't keeping a loaded mag hurt the feed lips?

Isn't that one of the reasons for dust covers on PMags?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

But doesn't keeping a loaded mag hurt the feed lips?

It CAN do that, yes. Depending on the magazine make/model/manufacturer.

I'd bet that a KCI/Kahn Glock mag loaded up to full capacity would show issues like this much much much more soon than would a Glock factory mag.

Fully charged and stored mags doesn't hurt the magazine spring, but other parts can show wear!