If the weapon's slide is cocked and locked with the safety on, doesn't that position place a continuing, undue and damaging strain on the spring?
Mark
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If the weapon's slide is cocked and locked with the safety on, doesn't that position place a continuing, undue and damaging strain on the spring?
Mark
Nope.
Leaving springs compressed does not weaken them. Movement of the spring (compression or release) is what causes "weakening".
Got it.
One more question. I ordinarily keep Federal Hydra-Shok JHP in the weapon and spare magazines. However, I use a regular full metal jacket cartridge for target shooting. I was told by a gunsmith at Bass Pro Shops that I should periodically use the Hydra-Shok. Doing so had something to do with the interior of the barrel. That didn't make a ton of common sense at the time. Is there any consensus on what the guy told me?
Mark
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I was told by a gunsmith at Bass Pro Shops that I should periodically use the Hydra-Shok. Doing so had something to do with the interior of the barrel.
I think its a good idea to shoot your defensive ammo once in a while so you know what to expect from it (recoil, point of impact) and to make sure the gun still functions with it, but other than that...
I've got a couple of Mustangs and a Gov't .380 and I agree with Bruce on all points.
I don't know what the heck the smith is talking about regarding using the Hydra-Shoks pertaining to the barrel.