Loaded mags

[PGM449]

This has probably been done to death but here goes. What is the general consensus on storing mags loaded or empty? Will keeping them loaded in the safe wreck the springs over time? Thanks in advance guys

 

[Tron]

keep em loaded....won't hurt them at all.

 

[jetrefueller]

Haven't had a problem yet. I usually load up all my mags at least four days before going to the range and have kept some loaded for a couple of months with no probs.

 

[easyrider604]

Same as above replies with one qualifier.

Storing mags loaded will not affect good quality mags. Poorly manufactured mags with sub-standard springs will take a "set" that will result in reduced "spring power" over time.

As mentioned in past threads, good quality springs are worn out by thousands of cycles, not by one single long term loading.

 

[Katana]

I have a loaded mag with Winchester Black Talons on top of my pistol safe at all time, just in case.

PS: don't leave s loaded mag in your safe

 

[CeeZer]

It is legal to store loaded mag 1" away from a gun if they are in a safe or a vault.

 

[NAA]

keep em loaded....won't hurt them at all.

+1

This has been my experience as well.

NAA.

 

[pizdets17]

as in one inch?

It is legal to store loaded mag 1" away from a gun if they are in a safe or a vault.

 

[angrysoldier]

left my jungle carbine loaded for months, no problems.

 

[liberal-hater]

I have had a mag loaded continuously for 17 years now, since an....incident occurred. Check it once or twice a year, the spring tension is good as ever. A quality American made magazine.

 

[CeeZer]

as in one inch?

Yes, legal, as long as the mag is not in the gun. Also, we are talking safe or vault, not a metal cabinet.

 

[PGM449]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[outoftowner]

Yes, legal, as long as the mag is not in the gun. Also, we are talking safe or vault, not a metal cabinet.

What about one of those little ones that hold just a pistol? (Of course it would be mounted to the wall studs or the floor or something)

 

[Kveldulf]

Never, never, never leave a magazine loaded! And always park your car with the frame jacked up until the wheels clear the pavement so the car springs don't "take a set".

 

[CeeZer]

As long as the safe is designed and sold as a 'gun safe' as opposed to cabinet, yes, legal.
Are you talking about GunVault safes? The box they come in and manual state that it's a safe and complies with California reqs., that are stricter than others. That's your proof it's a safe, designed and made for guns' storage.

 

[Can Can]

PS: don't leave s loaded mag in your safe

Based on what? Please don't spread misinformation.

For the record, it is NOT illegal to store a loaded mag in your gun safe.

Paul

 

[Katana]

What misinformation??? I never said it was against the law, it was based on personal preference.

I find it very hard to stick both hands in to get the pistol AND the mag when your in a hurry. Much easier if it was left on top.

 

[1 ozzy]

mag springs don't wear out from being compressed. They wear out from cycling( compressing and relaxing the spring). They can be left loaded indefinately. My personal prefrence is to keep them loaded,ready and handy for what ever may develop.