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Old 05-11-2009, 10:36 PM
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Question Fact or Myth - Leaving Magazines Loaded?

Greetings & Salutations:

I have spoken to a couple of my fellow gun buddies, gun shop workers, LEOs, and looked up information on the internet and could not find any satisfactory information/documentation, but just opinions. Can anyone give me any information whether it is fact or fiction for the following question?

Does leaving a magazine fully loaded for an extended period of time, whether it is a handgun or longgun, wear out and/or damage the spring, components, or magazine? I have heard that the constant loading and unloading causes more damage than just leaving them loaded. Some thoughts from fellow CalCCW folks? Thank you for the input and information.
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