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Posted: 9/5/2006 1:07:36 AM EDT
| I dismantled my magazines for routine cleaning and noticed that the magazine springs of the older magazines are about 1 1/2 inch shorter than the new ones. How would you know it's time for new magazine springs? I keep my magazines loaded all the time, is that bad for the mags? |
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You will get FTF issues when the spring is to weak to push rounds up. These springs will be shorter, as you describe. Two schools of thought on spring selection. Some use the ~$7+ aftermarket springs (Wolff, etc.). I use the ~$1 USGI with the same results. Loaded or unloaded mags? Again, two schools of thought. Both sides will post scientific and/or empirical claims. For me, spring replacement is a small price to pay for preparedness. Whether it costs $1 or $7, I'd rather have a full mag instead of empty. |
It's not just how long they are. It's more of a function of how strong they are. Stainless Steel vs. Chrome Silicone This same company sells replacement kits for as low as $2.10 per 3 pack. And you can find SS springs on the EE for ~$12 per 12 pack. |
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