[dixieland]

I have a Wilson Combat mag, about 6 months old. How long before I need to replace the mag? Also, how long between recoil spring replacements? I have a Kimber Ultra Carry.

Thanks for advice on this.

 

[eljay45]

your mag should last you a lifetime unless you do something really bad to it. Wilson mags have a lifetime warranty. Leaving it loaded is not a bad thing.

As far as your recoil spring on your Ultra, Kimber recommends changing it every 1800 rounds.

www.gunsprings.com

 

[sikhed]

Sure, you can rotate the magazines if you want. But it's not necessary.

I have 4 magazines for my 1911. 2 Wilsons & 2 factory Springfields. When going shooting, I load 3 of them up with WWB and shoot around 200 rounds. Last off, I shoot up the magazine that has the carry ammo in it. (and reload with fresh carry ammo when leaving the range)

That way you can rotate your carry ammo/magazines and shoot your duty loadings once in a while.

 

[dixieland]

thanks, guys. I just started worrying about that. I feel better having heard your comments.

 

[mark1174]

Magazine Springs

From what I have read, magazine springs don't take a "set" from being stored loaded (or unloaded). They only experience wear when they are actually used, i.e., when the magazine is loaded with rounds or is discharging rounds and the spring is being flexed or un-flexed. I cannot categorically state that this is the truth, but I've read it enough places to believe it. So it's a good idea not to use one magazine exclusively for shooting, but from what I have read it doesn't hurt to leave them loaded between shooting sessions. If other shooters have more accurate information on this point, I would welcome it.