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Posted: 5/15/2004 8:10:00 AM EDT
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I want to keep a couple of mags loaded. My question is ,if you have a 30 round mag, how many rounds can you store in the mag and not adversely effect the efficiiency and reliability of the mag. Joel |
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I store most of mine unloaded in GI mag pouches stacked up in the side of my safe. The thing I would worry about is the feed lips spreading apart over time, then the mag fits tight or dosent drop free. I have seen center industrys LEO mags that were made in 02 that dont drop free, you can fix them easy by squeezing the lips together a little. I cant say for sure what makes the lips spread apart, my guess would be if you leave them loaded a few years. I dont think those leo mags saw much use in 2 years. I woulden't load all of my mags, if someone breaks into your house you should only need 2 mags max. Download the mags to 29 so it will lock in the mag well easyer with the bolt closed, less stress on the mag too. |
The reason they don't drop free is because they are made by different manufacturers. My PWA magwell is generally tighter than all the Colts I have tried. I buy a bunch of mags, then sell the ones that don't drop free. Most of mine are Okays, some Centers. I had to discard some Sanchez that were just too wide, and I had to discard one Labelle because it was obviously welded wrong with the top pushed out. I had to discard another Labelle because it dragged when I dropped it. All the magazines are probably in spec, just depends on how your magwell is. My opinion is that unless the magazine is just too worn out to sell it for a decent amount, don't bother squeezing it in a vice. Just sell it, it will probably work fine in someone elses gun. |
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dont want to hijack this thread but i had the same question, only concerning magazines purchased on the bushmaster site....10 rounds BATF approved (i live in nj). i just received 5k rounds of federal ammo and i have an itch to load my clips. is 2-3 months to long to keep em loaded? thnx for your help. bushy clip |
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