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This has been discussed many, many times before. A quick search will bring up multiple threads dealing with this exact question.
The answer is that it doesn't matter how long you keep springs compressed for, since it's actually the constant compression/expansion of them metal that wears a spring out. Keeping a mag loaded forever would not affect it in any meaningful way in regards to function.
And you don't need to uncock that pump gun for the same reason. Springs aren't alive, they don't get tired.
If you must uncock, and don't want to drop the hammer without the cushion of a round to soften the blow*, then you need a snap-cap. Which reminds me, I need to throw some more snap-caps in my Midway cart.
*(not a concern with most centerfire and many rimfire guns, consult your manual)
Welcome to the forum! You've kind of built three threads out of this one. But, I'll try to help:
1) You can leave your magazines loaded indefinitely. My duty magazines have been loaded for many years on end, and they function every time I need them to do so.
2) I've never uncocked my pump shotguns, for the same reason, as others have already mentioned. It simply isn't an issue.
3) I won't venture to say that I'm familiar with all firearms, but most modern centerfire rifles/pistols/shotguns can be safely dry-fired. Dry fire practice sessions are pretty common among dedicated shooters, and some of my pistols (duty/competition use) have been dry fired thousands of times.
As Colorado mentioned, it's usually best to create a new thread for each question you have, (after you do a search on it first of course) becuase it can become very confusing, very fast.
That said - In regards to dry-firing various firearms, Colorado nailed it in that most centerfire arms are fine to dry-fire. Rimfires, however, can sometimes be damaged during dry-firing due to their firing pins having the tendency to impact the chamber face when the trigger is pulled.
As with all things, read the manual for the particular firearm you're working with at the time for the definitive answer.
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