[randrew379]

I have an experiment brewing.I have two mags that I've kept loaded for 10+years.
I'll let you know.

[Orive 8]

I'm one of those that rotates his carry mags. On the first of each month my carry mags & my wife's, get rotated.

Have been doing so since the mid-80s.

[dajcarroll]

Originally Posted by metroplex

FYI No such thing as a 33rd G17/G19 mag. There is, however, factory made 31rd +2 (7151) G18 mags.

The G18 33rd mag will fit and function properly in a G17/19... so yes there is such a thing as 33rd mags for G17/19. I have one.


Glock 19 - Gen 3

[trey5955]

Awesome article! I'll reference this if I ever get into a conversation about this topic.

[victormikelima]

Good info, thanks for sharing!

[Bello]

Originally Posted by dajcarroll

The G18 33rd mag will fit and function properly in a G17/19... so yes there is such a thing as 33rd mags for G17/19. I have one.


Glock 19 - Gen 3

No worries metroplex is being a smart ass and knows damn well they are factory 33 rounders

[wildmanjeff]

I agree-- magazine is not just something to hold ammo-it is part of a firearm. you can shoot and drop a mag without having to "train doing the same thing because of muscle memory" in an emergency without having to worry about dirt or whatever in your mag, damage, etc. (the whole uncertainty factor-how many times have we found something out after the fact that affects reliability etc.).

not to mention you have to shoot a few mags just to make sure they function reliably--granted it is practice, but that money could be invested in mags or other needed gear/guns --to be honest I reload and cannot afford to test all my mags (I have that many)

My dad used to tell me "take care of your tools they will take care of you" glock may be able to handle abuse, buried, thrown, dragged behind a truck in a rocky desert--but you really want to take a chance and have it click when you need it to go BANG?

[Motorcyclist72]

I once read that Glock suggested unloading them while you cleaned your gun.


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[PBR Sailor]

Originally Posted by Motorcyclist72

I once read that Glock suggested unloading them while you cleaned your gun.


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That is what I was told at the last Glock Armorer recertification course.

[Stock Perfection]

please delete this post

[Stoy]

Great Article.

[Baumeister]

Last weekend, I made it to the range for the first time in over 10 years and fired my AA serial # Glock 17 pencil barrel. A +2 magazine(19) had been fully loaded in 2001 and not touched since. (I had complex nerve injuries that severely impeded my ability to keep a steady hand, the guns have been in the safe since). I did rotate the rounds and refilled it before using it. I went through a few hundred rounds with no FTF, and my thumbs will testify to the spring strength. I was able to keep a fairly steady hand for about 90 minutes...glad to be back in the game!

[Stock Perfection]

[QUOTE=Baumeister;20112750]Last weekend, I made it to the range for the first time in over 10 years

Welcome back!!! Not exactly like a bicycle, but I bet it came back pretty quick?
Ammunition stored properly will last a very long time, as your story shows. Shoot all you can. And remember, if that pistol ever starts feeling a little heavy, todays .380s will serve you well in a self defense situation for a fraction of the weight.

[Baumeister]

Originally Posted by Stock Perfection

And remember, if that pistol ever starts feeling a little heavy, todays .380s will serve you well in a self defense situation for a fraction of the weight.

Thanks! I am taking a second look at .380s now. I picked up a H&K USP Compact in .40 last month for a potential CCW. I used to be of the opinion that a 9mm was 'just enough gun' and .40S&W was probably ideal. But today's loads and designs really make the difference. My wife of 10 years has finally decided she'd like to learn to shoot, so smaller calibers(just picked up a single-action .22) have been on my mind.

Shooting the Glock came back to me quite easily, although not as on target as I'd wanted. Practice,practice, practice.
The H&K felt good in my hands but I'll need some work to be proficient with it.

[JackMac]

I have some that were loaded for over a decade, when used, they were totally functional. I did not intend to leave them loaded that long. Had them in a safe and had other stuff to do for 10 years. They worked just fine. 223 and 45 acp mags.

[AXaxiom]

My 19 Mag was kept loaded to the max for 13 years and still acts like a Glock. I had to buy a Sig to experience a FTE