I do have range mags, separate from my SD mags. Historically, in IDPA we had to shoot max 10 rounders. Thus, when the AWB sunsetted, I bought very cheap a bunch of 10 Glock mags, just for the matches. Now, 10 round Glock mags have a spotted reputation with HP, but not so with FMJ, so they were dedicated range mags. That difference is moot in my ban state but I do keep the SD mags separate. I do load enough mags for a match, as loading at a match is a pain.
Do you have dedicated mags just for range?
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Double Naught Spy
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I guess I do. For my rifle, I have some low cap mags (not sure where they came from) that the only time I can see using them is at the range due to a lack of capacity.
Contrary to that, I have some mags that are dedicated carry/SD mags.
Contrary to that, I have some mags that are dedicated carry/SD mags.
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I've run into shooters who have never cleaned their mags. I guess if you shoot indoors or outdoors but never let your mag hit the ground you might get away with it. Some of the ranges I shoot matches had have a fine powdery sand that your mag can sink into and get silt inside. In the winter the ground is firmer.
My 1911 mags can handle a little dirt but double stack extended mags can easily bind up with a little dirt inside. Sometimes at matches there is wet mud. I have enough 1911 mags to just set dirty ones aside and pull out a clean one for a match. Doublestack mags may need cleaning between stages.
rabid wombat
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New ===> Carry ===> Practice ===> Replace / Repair ===> Practice
The life cycle of a magazine…obviously, carry are proven mags - not just new mags….
The life cycle of a magazine…obviously, carry are proven mags - not just new mags….
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mondocomputerman
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I like to test my magazines also
nettlle
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I have been thinking about this. I have 24 mags, rifle and pistol, and different calibers. I am mag poor. Thank goodness I have never bought any cheap ones that I have to keep track of.
I guess you have never had a paperweight because of lack of purchasable magazines?
I have more than that for just for single guns.
I've literally dumped rocks out of my FAL mags. All my mags get used. Nothing gets babied. I keep them clean but that usually means just making sure there is no dirt or rocks in them.
Ignition Override
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Not at all.
Never even thought of such a notion.
All of mags remain fairly clean, no matter when they are used-
except for the mags used in my roller-delayed Blowback .308 rifles,
which blast residue rearwards like Pompeii Italy’s Mt. Vesuvius in 76 AD..
There’s .000001 chance that I will be in a “fantasy-land” Miami FBI-style shootout, or any Other, even with a handgun. Too much Amazon Prime.
Never even thought of such a notion.
All of mags remain fairly clean, no matter when they are used-
except for the mags used in my roller-delayed Blowback .308 rifles,
which blast residue rearwards like Pompeii Italy’s Mt. Vesuvius in 76 AD..
There’s .000001 chance that I will be in a “fantasy-land” Miami FBI-style shootout, or any Other, even with a handgun. Too much Amazon Prime.
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Yes and no. I have mags dedicated to specific ammo, "self defense ammo", if that's what we want to call it. I fire that ammo as often as I can afford it in their dedicated mags. Most of that ammo has 1 or 2 spare mags that also are dedicated to their particular ammunition.
Range ammo has their dedicated mags and, if I can, I will keep them loaded until my next range trip.
While some people like multiple guns, I like 1 platform with multiple options.
Glock 30S
EDC/HD 2 10rd and 1 13rd with 135gr Underwood Xtreme Defenders
Woods 1 10rd and 1 17rd with 200gr Underwood Xtreme Penetrators
Deep Conceal 1 9rd with 78gr Liberty Civil Defense
I have more of the same mags and extended mags but I can't afford to fill them with quality ammo.
Range ammo has their dedicated mags and, if I can, I will keep them loaded until my next range trip.
While some people like multiple guns, I like 1 platform with multiple options.
Glock 30S
EDC/HD 2 10rd and 1 13rd with 135gr Underwood Xtreme Defenders
Woods 1 10rd and 1 17rd with 200gr Underwood Xtreme Penetrators
Deep Conceal 1 9rd with 78gr Liberty Civil Defense
I have more of the same mags and extended mags but I can't afford to fill them with quality ammo.
jar
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A couple Wilson 720s. They simply can't be inserted without pushing the mag release.
mcb
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Those matches were you're looking for the deepest puddle to wash out the magazine that accidentally got stomped into the mud... I have a magazine brush and keep a rag or two in my shooting bag just for cleaning out magazine that get dropped in the mud.
An advantage of moonclips, assuming you have enough, you never reuse a moonclip at a match. If it get dropped in the mud it goes in the brass bag and gets cleaned at home.
Just all my 40S&W magazine moonclips (well loaded moonclips).
Robbins290
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Yes, I have a pile of Pmags for the glock, just for range use.
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How would I ever be able to gain trust through use? My “range” mag would become the one I wanted to carry, if it’s the only one I ever used.
Unused = untrusted. Same reason I’d trust a semiauto that had 50k through it more than a new one in the box, known entity.
Unused = untrusted. Same reason I’d trust a semiauto that had 50k through it more than a new one in the box, known entity.
Corpral_Agarn
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This is the answer. Buy quality buy for life!
now I will say I do prefer the plastic magpul feed ramp and non tilt follower these days despite they are not “for life” items, because even though they are more likely to outright break than a metal feed ramp they are less likely to be damaged in a way that causes a malfunction and they are afforded to replace. (At least for the AR)
You don’t need to worry about a small dent in the feed ramp causing a malfunction, it is either completely broken or it works there is no in between.
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No.
I only use the same mags I’d trust for defense or hunting, and rotate them to ensure all are functioning properly.
If a magazine is cheap and only good for use as a “range mag”, I’d rather not own it.
I only use the same mags I’d trust for defense or hunting, and rotate them to ensure all are functioning properly.
If a magazine is cheap and only good for use as a “range mag”, I’d rather not own it.
Roc_my_tims
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No I dont,, I rotate all I have.
You playing dominos?No, but being able to ID a particular one when a magazine starts acting up is why I mark them.
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I generally only run one magazine at the range. I have spares. But I like to reload as I go.
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fastbolt
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Not anymore.
Many years ago, yes.
Now all my carry mags get assigned and rotated through range work.
RetiredUSNChief
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I don't know that I'd call them "dedicated" to the range, but yes...I have extra magazines for range shooting.
My general rule of thumb for any pistol/rifle that takes a magazine is to have enough to allow me to load up an entire 50-round box of ammunition at one time. This is a matter of range convenience when shooting: I like to spend more time shooting and less time reloading.
My wife questioned why I bought several extra magazines for her bolt action .22 LR. I said "Do you want to spend your time shooting 7 rounds at a time, stopping to remove the magazine, reload it, install the magazine, and then go back to shooting? Or do you want to load up a full box of ammo at one time, then simply swap magazines while you're shooting?"
"Hey...that's actually pretty smart!"
I do have some pretty good ideas sometimes!
It also means range preparations ahead of time can include loading up all the magazines before leaving the house. Shooting starts as soon as the range setup is done.
If I go squirrel hunting with a .22 that has detachable magazines...I'll happily grab several out of the range can. And I don't have a problem using my extra magazines in my carry weapons, either, because I don't put up with ANY magazine problems, range or carry...so it doesn't matter.
My general rule of thumb for any pistol/rifle that takes a magazine is to have enough to allow me to load up an entire 50-round box of ammunition at one time. This is a matter of range convenience when shooting: I like to spend more time shooting and less time reloading.
My wife questioned why I bought several extra magazines for her bolt action .22 LR. I said "Do you want to spend your time shooting 7 rounds at a time, stopping to remove the magazine, reload it, install the magazine, and then go back to shooting? Or do you want to load up a full box of ammo at one time, then simply swap magazines while you're shooting?"
"Hey...that's actually pretty smart!"
I do have some pretty good ideas sometimes!
It also means range preparations ahead of time can include loading up all the magazines before leaving the house. Shooting starts as soon as the range setup is done.
If I go squirrel hunting with a .22 that has detachable magazines...I'll happily grab several out of the range can. And I don't have a problem using my extra magazines in my carry weapons, either, because I don't put up with ANY magazine problems, range or carry...so it doesn't matter.
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