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Dannyl · August 11, 2009, 02:21 AM

HI,
First, a quote from another post
"Always +1 with my semi autos, tried to do it with the revolvers but the round just wouldn't fit.

Thanks for a great laugh

As for topping up the mag, this is a habit I got into from the days when I was in the army, and have never seen a reason to change it.
My procedure is always to chamber a round from the mag, then drop it, add a round and re-insert the mag.

I also carry a spare mag on me, and a box of 20 rounds in my car.

Regarding the concern for mag springs wearing out from being compressed? I dont consider this a problem.
Again, in the army all your mags are always full except for when you empty them for inspection, (which takes a few minutes )and then fill them up again. or you are busy shooting. In civilian life, I have kept mags loaded for years (except when shooting them) and have never had problems with any of them (Browning HP, Glock 22, Colt 1911, S&W 4006, Whalter PPK .380, Berret 72, Berreta 92FS)

Cheers,
Danny

August 11, 2009, 02:21 AM	#38
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	Always have, always will HI, First, a quote from another post "Always +1 with my semi autos, tried to do it with the revolvers but the round just wouldn't fit. Thanks for a great laugh As for topping up the mag, this is a habit I got into from the days when I was in the army, and have never seen a reason to change it. My procedure is always to chamber a round from the mag, then drop it, add a round and re-insert the mag. I also carry a spare mag on me, and a box of 20 rounds in my car. Regarding the concern for mag springs wearing out from being compressed? I dont consider this a problem. Again, in the army all your mags are always full except for when you empty them for inspection, (which takes a few minutes )and then fill them up again. or you are busy shooting. In civilian life, I have kept mags loaded for years (except when shooting them) and have never had problems with any of them (Browning HP, Glock 22, Colt 1911, S&W 4006, Whalter PPK .380, Berret 72, Berreta 92FS) Cheers, Danny Last edited by Dannyl; August 11, 2009 at 02:30 AM. Reason: added a comment