Mag question

[Marty916]

Is there a recommended limit to the length of time magazines can be left fully loaded while in storage? I assume there is a fatigue life limit to the springs and I would rather not risk damage to the mags by leaving them loaded if this is indeed an issue. TIA.

[geminidglocker]

Most folks will probably tell you to just keep them always loaded until use, but with 28rds ofcourse. I do myself and have been doing it just like I was trained in the Army. You would put more wear and tear on them by unloading and re-loading at some sort or magical interval. The rounds slaming up against the feed lips, as opposed to them harmlessly slamming into the underside of the bolt carrier. I primarily use the Lancers and Beta-C mags. Both even work up here in Vermont wear it gets 30 below in the Winter.:)

[Quib]

I’m not taking any sides to the argument, but the following was the Army’s stance on Mag Springs as of June 2005.

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