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Load mag to full capacity, insert and rack slide. Good 'nuff for me to carry.
How many of you carry your gun in full capacity?
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VegasAR15
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Full mag plus one in the chamber, always.
It depends which gun. With single stacks I always load full cap +1. I make sure this works on the range though. With double stacks I usually underload by 1 with one in the chamber. The spring tension just seems to much for comfort. It still works when full, however I feel more comfortable knowing it has a little slack to insure there's not too much tension.
I'm more worried about mag lip deformation because of long term loading rather than spring exhaustion. This is why I underload by HD guns by 2, they are both high cap 9mms. The underloading also makes it easier for my petite wife to rack the slide properly. I still cycle the mags and ammo once a week on the HD guns and unload my carry guns at the end of the day, unless I plan to carry the next day. I don't get to carry often because I'm usually at college or at work.
Just my 0.2. It probably doesn't make a difference in reliability, but I just don't like to feel an excessive amount of tension when inserting the magazine to the gun.
I'm more worried about mag lip deformation because of long term loading rather than spring exhaustion. This is why I underload by HD guns by 2, they are both high cap 9mms. The underloading also makes it easier for my petite wife to rack the slide properly. I still cycle the mags and ammo once a week on the HD guns and unload my carry guns at the end of the day, unless I plan to carry the next day. I don't get to carry often because I'm usually at college or at work.
Just my 0.2. It probably doesn't make a difference in reliability, but I just don't like to feel an excessive amount of tension when inserting the magazine to the gun.
Onward Allusion
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Old habits die hard - I still leave all my mags -1 or -2. It became habit before I learned that springs die from the compression/decompression cycle.
Adam5
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Full mag +1 at all times, unless at the range. At the range I'll normally load 10 rounds at a time to keep me from running though ammo too fast.
JoelSteinbach
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Wilson or Chip Mccormick loaded upmall the way, I keep them and rotate avery month or so
NMPOPS
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Single stacks I load up all the way +1 in the chamber, my Glocks fully loaded, rack the slide, good enough. If I can't take care of the situation in 15 rounds, one more ain't gonna help cause I'm in a world a hurt.
FOOD FOR SERIOUS THOUGHT . . .
Of course you should load all your modern handguns to normal capacity. HOWEVER . . .
I truly hope all you guys with your high cap autos aren't telling the whole story. Hopefully you all understand that those big azz widebodies aren't ALWAYS able to be carried ALWAYS . . . and thus you also have a reliable BUG (Back Up Gun) on you at ALL TIMES.
Frankly, when trouble comes . . . if it ever does . . . the BG will probably not attack you when you are decked out with a 15+1 High Cap .45ACP with a couple of spare magazines on your waist holster!!!
No, if you get surprised . . . er "attacked," it will probably be while you are dashing in the neighborhood convenience store for a loaf of bread, or walking out to the mailbox . . . or sitting in your shorts watching TV. AND . . . your wonder high cap won't be near enough to help at all!!!
It amazes me how many people obsess over minutia concerning the big handguns yet ignore seriously finding an awesome "ALWAYS" pocket rocket that will never jam and will be able to instantly come out and go right into action.
That being said . . .
Yes, I ALWAYS load my ALWAYS handgun fully . . . all 5 shots!!! It will put all five shots into one inch at ten yards and is always going to go bang, regardless. If nothing else, this will probably give me time to either draw the big gun or . . . most likely . . . allow me to run get more firepower . . . either a larger handgun, or the 12 gauge . . . or the AR-15.
Yep . . . here's my ALWAYS gun . . . and the one that almost surely will be the one at hand if someone ever surprises me. Food for thought
Of course you should load all your modern handguns to normal capacity. HOWEVER . . .
I truly hope all you guys with your high cap autos aren't telling the whole story. Hopefully you all understand that those big azz widebodies aren't ALWAYS able to be carried ALWAYS . . . and thus you also have a reliable BUG (Back Up Gun) on you at ALL TIMES.
Frankly, when trouble comes . . . if it ever does . . . the BG will probably not attack you when you are decked out with a 15+1 High Cap .45ACP with a couple of spare magazines on your waist holster!!!
No, if you get surprised . . . er "attacked," it will probably be while you are dashing in the neighborhood convenience store for a loaf of bread, or walking out to the mailbox . . . or sitting in your shorts watching TV. AND . . . your wonder high cap won't be near enough to help at all!!!
It amazes me how many people obsess over minutia concerning the big handguns yet ignore seriously finding an awesome "ALWAYS" pocket rocket that will never jam and will be able to instantly come out and go right into action.
That being said . . .
Yes, I ALWAYS load my ALWAYS handgun fully . . . all 5 shots!!! It will put all five shots into one inch at ten yards and is always going to go bang, regardless. If nothing else, this will probably give me time to either draw the big gun or . . . most likely . . . allow me to run get more firepower . . . either a larger handgun, or the 12 gauge . . . or the AR-15.
Yep . . . here's my ALWAYS gun . . . and the one that almost surely will be the one at hand if someone ever surprises me. Food for thought
wlewisiii
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I always carry 6 rounds in my weapon.
What?
What?
REAPER4206969
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Why wouldn't I have my primary carry? Those that would leave their main fighting pistol home when doing these things have a poor mindset.
content
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Hello friends and neighbors // Yes
Cylinder full with revolvers ////
IWB or pocket carry I prefer a hammerless revolver.
Mag full +1 chambered with semi auto handguns ////
I prefer a high retention holster with the handgun safety off, hammer at half cock the holster strap prevents the hammer from going to full cock.
Draw and pull the trigger just like a revolver, I am hoping this will help utilize muscle memory built up using revolvers for years.
Full tube +1 with pump shotguns (no warning rack here )
The same applies when I am hunting if Regulations allow.
Cylinder full with revolvers ////
IWB or pocket carry I prefer a hammerless revolver.
Mag full +1 chambered with semi auto handguns ////
I prefer a high retention holster with the handgun safety off, hammer at half cock the holster strap prevents the hammer from going to full cock.
Draw and pull the trigger just like a revolver, I am hoping this will help utilize muscle memory built up using revolvers for years.
Full tube +1 with pump shotguns (no warning rack here )
The same applies when I am hunting if Regulations allow.
oldfool
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5 and 6 shot guns, full cylinders, always (don't own no old style SAAs)
pistolas, full magazine count, but tube empty or not, never +1
If I ever felt any "need" of +1, I would just carry something else higher cap
(mostly, 5 to 7 rounds suits me ok, I live a pretty quiet life)
Never did worry much about magazines wearing out whilst being "unused" though; I will swap out magazines maybe once or twice a year
Springs really don't take a "set" unless overstressed, not an issue IMO with any decent quality gear
(then again, would not find it real hard to believe that some mag capacities might just be stretched a tad further than prudent, by the manufacturers in their zeal to "one up" each other)
when range shooting hi cap pistols, I never bother loading 'em to max, nohow; I prefer the pause that refreshes every 5 to 10 rounds
(besides, 5x10, or 10x5, equals one 50 rd box... it's a numerology thang, doncha' know)
pistolas, full magazine count, but tube empty or not, never +1
If I ever felt any "need" of +1, I would just carry something else higher cap
(mostly, 5 to 7 rounds suits me ok, I live a pretty quiet life)
Never did worry much about magazines wearing out whilst being "unused" though; I will swap out magazines maybe once or twice a year
Springs really don't take a "set" unless overstressed, not an issue IMO with any decent quality gear
(then again, would not find it real hard to believe that some mag capacities might just be stretched a tad further than prudent, by the manufacturers in their zeal to "one up" each other)
when range shooting hi cap pistols, I never bother loading 'em to max, nohow; I prefer the pause that refreshes every 5 to 10 rounds
(besides, 5x10, or 10x5, equals one 50 rd box... it's a numerology thang, doncha' know)
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Double Naught Spy
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LOL, the +1 isn't so much about additional capacity as it it about having a gun that is ready to be used.
Which is the most fun.
weisse52
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+1 in my auto's
+5 if you consider the LCR / 642 in my pocket...
+5 if you consider the LCR / 642 in my pocket...
EmbarkChief
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Like most here in single stack's I'll always "top off", hi cap 9mm's I don't bother.
I think this whole "leave one out" buisness may stem from the practice of loading 30 round M16/AR15 mags with only 28 to aleviate feeding problems "back in the day". Its not an issue anymore with the green followers but the practice may still be followed.
I think this whole "leave one out" buisness may stem from the practice of loading 30 round M16/AR15 mags with only 28 to aleviate feeding problems "back in the day". Its not an issue anymore with the green followers but the practice may still be followed.
Interesting thread. I recently purchased a new to me Browning Hi Power built in 1982. I took it to the range yesterday to shoot both FMJ and JHP. FMJ's functioned just fine, but if I loaded the mag full of 13 rounds of JHP's, the first round would hang up when racking the slide. 12 in the mag wasn't a problem.
One of the issues with my older BHP may have to do with the humped feed ramp. Apparently, it's notorious for having difficulty with JHP's. No matter. The gun is a beauty and I should be able to get the job done with 12 rounds.
One of the issues with my older BHP may have to do with the humped feed ramp. Apparently, it's notorious for having difficulty with JHP's. No matter. The gun is a beauty and I should be able to get the job done with 12 rounds.
leadcounsel
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Empty cylinder/chamber if I'm jogging with it (I don't fully trust the drop safety) just in case it falls, or the constant jarring... Otherwise full +1
wow6599
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Read this post by rcmodel........it's why I keep all my hi-cap mags -2
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5116487&postcount=16
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http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=5116487&postcount=16
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As I don't have my CCW yet (talk about slow processing time) nor my CC piece (being broke sucks but layaway helps) I can't say one way or the other for certain. I think it's important to do as advised a couple times already: test at the range and see what you're comfortable with. Considering my CC firearm will be a single stack .45 ACP I will likely load it to capacity with one in the pipe.
rscalzo
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We have magazines for our second and third gen. S&W's loaded since the mid 80's and they are still just fine. I've found many stiff when new. Some require a decent amount of force to get them fully loaded.
As proven by our real world experience. In fact we have had more frames fail than magazines unless physically damaged.
Well, not always. Back in 75 we have a string of failures with Colts Trooper Mk.III. I personally had malfunctions with a new from the dealer Model 66. Anything mechanical can and will fail at one time or another. Having a backup plan always was a good thing to have. That plan should always consider the total failure of any available firearms.
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I thought I was the only one to do that. If I go running with a loaded chamber all I can think about is getting shot in the leg because of some freak accidental release of the firing pin. It may seem illogical, but it does make me uncomfortable at a time when I should be enjoying myself.
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