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Mark IV Series 80 · June 9, 2001, 09:07 PM

About 10 years ago, an engineer did a study on this subject and wrote it up in one of the magazines.

As I recall, he recommended downloading the staggered-column magazines by 10% - 2 rounds in a 15 to 20 round magazine.

He personally had two Glock 17 magazines fail to function after leaving them fully loaded for 3 months.

He also observed that the single column magazine springs were less affected....... I remember hearing about a 1911-A1 magazine that was left loaded in an attic right after WWII, and it fired the 7 loaded rounds perfectly after it was found!

If someone still has this article, please speak-up.

Thanks,

Mk.IV

June 9, 2001, 09:07 PM	#7
Mark IV Series 80 Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Posts: 540	Magazine springs taking a "set"...... About 10 years ago, an engineer did a study on this subject and wrote it up in one of the magazines. As I recall, he recommended downloading the staggered-column magazines by 10% - 2 rounds in a 15 to 20 round magazine. He personally had two Glock 17 magazines fail to function after leaving them fully loaded for 3 months. He also observed that the single column magazine springs were less affected....... I remember hearing about a 1911-A1 magazine that was left loaded in an attic right after WWII, and it fired the 7 loaded rounds perfectly after it was found! If someone still has this article, please speak-up. Thanks, Mk.IV