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I have recently purchased a semi-auto and I was thinking of leaving one magazine loaded.
Question is how long will the spring last fully compressed or should I leave it half-way compressed for extended storage?
Its an non-issue with a revolver and that's why I'm asking for those who have semi-autos and know. Thank you for taking the time.
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With my Wilson 47 mags it doesn't seem to matter. The 47 mags are 7-rounders for a 1911 so maybe it doesn't affect them being compressed.
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I keep mine loaded for years before changing springs in the mags. They work fine.
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You can leave them loaded for years.
your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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I was thinking of leaving one magazine loaded. I keep 'em all loaded.
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Load all you need to their full capacity. If your mags can't take it, get better mags.
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I was thinking of leaving one magazine loaded. I keep 'em all loaded. This
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