Storing clips

FinsnFur · August 19, 2009, 05:58:51 PM

I've always wondered this.
How many people here have numerous clips that they store full?

I've always been leary about it, because I cant help but to think it weakens the springs.
Is it possible?
Anyone keep their clips full and eventually have feed problems?

pitw · August 19, 2009, 06:08:11 PM

Jim I am a lazy man as you know so I leave my clips loaded pretty much all the time

. I shoot such junk guns that noticing a feed problem because of a weakened spring just ain't gonna happen.

CCP · August 19, 2009, 06:13:34 PM

QuoteJim I am a lazy man as you know so I leave my clips loaded pretty much all the time innocentwhistle. I shoot such junk guns that noticing a feed problem because of a weakened spring just ain't gonna happen.

I am even lazier than this guy I usually leave them not completely full like short a few rounds.

straycat · August 19, 2009, 06:24:41 PM

I take it that your talking about magazines?

I leave a bunch loaded all the time and haven't had a problem I could honestly say was the result of that. IMHO if ya have quality mags you shouldn't have a problem.

coyote101 · August 19, 2009, 06:36:22 PM

Quote from: straycat on August 19, 2009, 06:24:41 PM

I take it that your talking about magazines? I leave a bunch loaded all the time and haven't had a problem I could honestly say was the result of that. IMHO if ya have quality mags you shouldn't have a problem.

I agree with Straycat. The only time the magazines for my duty pistol are unloaded is when I go to the range. They stay fully loaded all of the time and I have never had a failure to feed caused by a weakened spring, that I am aware of.

Pat

KySongDog · August 19, 2009, 06:48:46 PM

I've never had a problem with a weak spring in a Glock magazine and I keep two or three loaded all the time. Springs are pretty easy and cheap to replace. But I've never had to replace one yet.

slagmaker · August 19, 2009, 07:07:45 PM

I got a picture somewhere that would fit this post so perfectley...

found it

FinsnFur · August 19, 2009, 07:53:43 PM

Yeah ~~clip~~ magazine

Luckily you dont have to be total rookie to misinterpret those two.

These are Ruger magazines. Factory made. I'm looking into picking up more, but like I said, always wondered how hard it was on them to be stored full.

straycat · August 19, 2009, 08:04:20 PM

Should be ok.Jim. There have been documented accounts of mags loaded for years with no ill effects.

slagmaker · August 19, 2009, 08:27:36 PM

My ruger pistols have there mags loaded always "except for range time" and I have never had a problem in the 12 years I have had them

alscalls · August 19, 2009, 08:44:01 PM

If not on me beside me most of the time my .45 mags stay loaded year round and have been for years...
Only once did I have a feed problem and it was due to a poorly reloaded round......

....By Me...

My rifle ones are unloaded.....No reason I just have always done that.....

Hawks Feather · August 19, 2009, 08:59:16 PM

I have not had any feeding problems, but I usually only keep the magazines aka clips half full. I figure it I can't hit someone in the hallway with five shots I will drop the mag and feed another. I did watch a Glock armorer stretching and replacing springs. I believe he said that you can usually stretch them out a couple of times before they need to be replaced. What I don't know is what kind of shooting the people that had the replacements were doing. I would think that if they were a competition shooter it might take a toll a little quicker.

Jerry

FinsnFur · August 19, 2009, 10:20:56 PM

Thats interesting Jerry. Why might I ask that you only keep them half full though?

It's funny, because when I first bought this pistol years ago, it was on my headboard loaded 24/7. But I only kept three rounds in it. My theory was if it gets taken away from me at any point, I know where I stand.

Or even better, where NOT to stand

weedwalker · August 19, 2009, 10:27:16 PM

Quote from: FinsnFur on August 19, 2009, 10:20:56 PM
Thats interesting Jerry. Why might I ask that you only keep them half full though?

It's funny, because when I first bought this pistol years ago, it was on my headboard loaded 24/7. But I only kept three rounds in it. My theory was if it gets taken away from me at any point, I know where I stand.

Or even better, where NOT to stand

Jim, leave an empty gun close to the door they come in, and keep the fully loaded one on the headboard by you.

Mine are always loaded.

FinsnFur · August 19, 2009, 10:32:10 PM

Hey that's a clever idea.

"C'mon in Charlie...what'cha got there? Oh boy...you do not to want to point that at me"

Hawks Feather · August 20, 2009, 09:26:30 AM

Jim,

I actually have four that are half loaded. If I open the gun safe there is one gun in there with one in the chamber and 5 in the mag. Right beside the gun are the other mags so it is pretty simple to grab the gun and an extra mag or two. As for the reason, I just don't want to run the risk of needing a spring with pressure and not having one. In the small hallway I am pretty sure I could hit a person sized target with a couple of rounds out of 6, but if I am limited to only 1 who knows. I also have a couple of loaded revolvers in there that if I really heard someone in the house would probably take along for the walk to the hall.

Jerry

FinsnFur · August 20, 2009, 04:02:14 PM

Ahhhhhh so the spring theory HAS crossed your mind

JohnP · August 20, 2009, 05:49:27 PM

All my mag's are loaded to max and ready to go if need be, never had a problem.

5 SHOTS · August 20, 2009, 08:34:26 PM

Quote from: JohnP on August 20, 2009, 05:49:27 PM
All my mag's are loaded to max and ready to go if need be, never had a problem.

Same here.

HaMeR · August 21, 2009, 05:05:41 AM

Quote from: CCP on August 19, 2009, 06:13:34 PM
QuoteJim I am a lazy man as you know so I leave my clips loaded pretty much all the time innocentwhistle. I shoot such junk guns that noticing a feed problem because of a weakened spring just ain't gonna happen.

I am even lazier than this guy I usually leave them not completely full like short a few rounds.

I might be able to do one better. I only put in 2 rds when I'm out groundhoggin.

I do have a Ruger MKII tho & I keep one mag full & the chamber empty. It's just a matter of flipping off the safety. Hopefully the bolt closing will give them the idea they've been seen/heard. I really don't WANT to shoot anybody but I will if need be.