DeepSouth
Random Guy
First off I'll admit I always keep all my mags loaded, fully loaded. I figure an unloaded mag is a useless one, so I keep them all loaded. Whether it's a pistol mag, an AK mag, or a hunting rifle mag it doesn't matter. To me an empty (and therefore useless) mag means I need more more ammo. I have heard the age old "the springs are going to get weak" argument many, many times and obviously I disagree.
But anyway I had someone tell me I shouldn't leave mags loaded because the pressure from the spring pressing the top round into the feed lips can eventually bend the feed lips and make the mag have feeding issues. I'm not saying I don't believe it (yet) but when I look at most feed lips this argument doesn't seem too likely. Especially with my AK and 1911 mags, I just don't see it. Even with my other mags it just doesn't look likely.
Just wondering what ya'll think. Ever had feed lips damaged by leaving a mag loaded, ever heard of it happening? I don't see me unloading my mags anytime soon.
But anyway I had someone tell me I shouldn't leave mags loaded because the pressure from the spring pressing the top round into the feed lips can eventually bend the feed lips and make the mag have feeding issues. I'm not saying I don't believe it (yet) but when I look at most feed lips this argument doesn't seem too likely. Especially with my AK and 1911 mags, I just don't see it. Even with my other mags it just doesn't look likely.
Just wondering what ya'll think. Ever had feed lips damaged by leaving a mag loaded, ever heard of it happening? I don't see me unloading my mags anytime soon.