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  1. 12-07-2007, 04:25 AM #1
    Chuck Hawkins
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    Loaded Magazines

    I have a Walther P22 and like to keep the magazines loaded all the time. Use the gun every day, for self protection when walking. Will keeping the magazines loaded have a major impact on the reliability of the pistol?
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  3. 12-07-2007, 07:22 AM #2
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    JeffWard
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    Yes.

    An unloaded magazine will reliably be as useful as a small metal stick for defense. And an unloaded gun makes for a great paperweight...

    Sorry... hahah

    Constantly loading and unloading of the rounds in a mag will wear down the spring. Leaving a mag loaded will not. Springs fatigue through "cycling", not constant loading.

    Leave them loaded, and in a safe place. A strong spring is a reliable spring. A reliable mag leads to a reliable gun, as most Failures to Fire (FTF) are mag-related.

    Then get a nice matching 9mm or bigger for defense, and practice a lot with the P22.

    Jeff
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  4. 12-09-2007, 03:05 AM #3
    Chuck Hawkins
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    Thanks for the information. I fell better now about leaving the magazines loaded.
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