To Snap or Not To Snap

Edward Tinker · 01-07-2020, 04:08 PM

I personally think that the 'stress' on a spring is very little - many reports of folks keeping a mag loaded for many years and it still worked fine (as an example). Not that it shouldn't be a consideration, but I think some folks worry too much about it.

I imagine that the locking bolt (take-down lever) spring retainer and the holdopen are broken the most, they are small and under pressure constantly, especially the locking bolt.

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01-07-2020, 04:08 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I personally think that the 'stress' on a spring is very little - many reports of folks keeping a mag loaded for many years and it still worked fine (as an example). Not that it shouldn't be a consideration, but I think some folks worry too much about it. I imagine that the locking bolt (take-down lever) spring retainer and the holdopen are broken the most, they are small and under pressure constantly, especially the locking bolt.