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AndyWest · November 19, 2012, 05:45 AM

A helpful discussion. Thanks, all. After cleaning I normally (used to) hand-chamber a round, close the slide, and insert mag for +1. Now I'm thinking it's better to just discard one round per monthly-ish cleaning and never re-chamber. That way, no potential added setback or claw wear.

November 19, 2012, 05:45 AM	#24
AndyWest Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 627	A helpful discussion. Thanks, all. After cleaning I normally (used to) hand-chamber a round, close the slide, and insert mag for +1. Now I'm thinking it's better to just discard one round per monthly-ish cleaning and never re-chamber. That way, no potential added setback or claw wear. __________________ Shoot smart. Shoot S-Mart.