Loaded magazine question

Griff · 01-10-2013, 04:12 AM

I've been told that keeping a magazine loaded for an extended amount of time damages the magazine spring.

I'm new to firearms so I don't know especially what is true and what is myth.

Can anyone confirm or deny?

If true, what kind of time frame are we talking about that will cause damage?

I have a new 2022 9mm and would like to keep the magazine loaded for home defense. Currently I only have one magazine because everyone is sold out.

Thanks for any help.
-Griff

Kenny D · 01-10-2013, 04:22 AM

It will not damage your spring. It is the constant cycling that wears them out. Even then it would take many cycles to cause wear. Go ahead and keep it full.

Go Sig or Go Home

Griff · 01-11-2013, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny D

It will not damage your spring. It is the constant cycling that wears them out. Even then it would take many cycles to cause wear. Go ahead and keep it full.

Go Sig or Go Home

Thanks

bearone2 · 01-11-2013, 12:15 PM

& never stretch the mag spring.

Malicious Compliance · 01-29-2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny D

It will not damage your spring. It is the constant cycling that wears them out. Even then it would take many cycles to cause wear. Go ahead and keep it full.

+1

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01-10-2013, 04:12 AM	#1
Griff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 12	Loaded magazine question I've been told that keeping a magazine loaded for an extended amount of time damages the magazine spring. I'm new to firearms so I don't know especially what is true and what is myth. Can anyone confirm or deny? If true, what kind of time frame are we talking about that will cause damage? I have a new 2022 9mm and would like to keep the magazine loaded for home defense. Currently I only have one magazine because everyone is sold out. Thanks for any help. -Griff

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01-10-2013, 04:22 AM	#2
Kenny D Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 2,242	It will not damage your spring. It is the constant cycling that wears them out. Even then it would take many cycles to cause wear. Go ahead and keep it full. Go Sig or Go Home

01-11-2013, 12:15 PM	#4
bearone2 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 6,339	& never stretch the mag spring.

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