kd7nqb
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I noticed my carry ammo has developed a new "feature" it has a new crimp in it. Looking at it, I dont think it has lost any overall length. I have always tried to make sure that I rotate my ammo around a bit so I dont end up chambering and rechambering the same round. Out of the 16rnds I carry at least 3 have developed these new crimps.
For reference my ammo is 40 S&W HYDRA-SHOK JHP 135gr they are loaded into a .40s&w M&P. I carry pretty much everyday and only load/ unload once per day. I dont leave a round chambered at night when I put the gun away but I do keep the loaded magazine in it.
I am particularly worried because I know .40s&w is already a high pressure round so I dont want to risk a ka-boom.
My questions are,
Is this ammo safe to shoot?
Should I find myself a pair of calipers and measure OAL if so what is a safe OAL?
Should I switch brands of carry ammo?
Is there a better way to avoid this issue in the future without just leaving a round in the pipe.
For reference my ammo is 40 S&W HYDRA-SHOK JHP 135gr they are loaded into a .40s&w M&P. I carry pretty much everyday and only load/ unload once per day. I dont leave a round chambered at night when I put the gun away but I do keep the loaded magazine in it.
I am particularly worried because I know .40s&w is already a high pressure round so I dont want to risk a ka-boom.
My questions are,
Is this ammo safe to shoot?
Should I find myself a pair of calipers and measure OAL if so what is a safe OAL?
Should I switch brands of carry ammo?
Is there a better way to avoid this issue in the future without just leaving a round in the pipe.