Is it OK to leave 1911 mags loaded?

Springs fatigue through use – compression/decompression cycles. Leaving a mag loaded will not weaken or adversely affect the spring. When I was in the service I was an armorer for a while, we had thousands of loaded m16 mags that stayed that way forever, never had any issues with them when it came time to use them.

Does Colt still make 38 Super?

38 Super. Colt was discontinuing the long-serving .

How many rounds does a 38 Super 1911 hold?

357 SIG. Ammunition is also being manufactured in the modern hollowpoint style bullet with excellent ballistics for personal defence. A standard single-stack magazine in a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol holds nine to eleven rounds, plus one in the chamber.

Why is ammo so expensive now 2020?

The first, are the COVID-19 lockdowns. People started buying more guns, and when people buy more guns they also buy more ammo. Another factor driving increased demand, and oddly higher prices as well are the huge numbers of new gun owners entering the market.

Does leaving magazines loaded weaken spring?

When left loaded to full capacity and not used, most magazines will very slowly lose some amount of spring tension over time. Some springs may stay loaded for decades and still function, and others might wear out after a much shorter period of time.

Are Colt 1911 Magazines any good?

Colt 1911 Factory Magazines Colt’s 1911 Factory Mags are actually pretty great and will work with any 1911 — whether it’s made by Colt or not. We like the very classic appearance of these magazines and how they resemble the military issue magazines for the 1911 — which makes sense since Colt developed those as well!

What magazines are compatible with Rock Island 1911?

Rock Island 1911 MAGAZINE LOADERS

• Universal magazine loader/unloader.
• Speeds up and simplifies the pistol loading process.
• Makes filling a magazine as easy as flipping a switch.
• Compatible with 9mm, 10mm, 357 40- and 45-caliber mags.

What does 38 Super compare to?

38 Super is a “magnum” 9 mm and that it’s significantly more effective from a terminal-performance standpoint. With common FMJ ammunition you can expect a . 38 Super to generate about 10 percent more velocity and about 20 percent more kinetic energy.

What is the difference between .38 Special and .38 Super?

What are the differences between a 38 Super and 38 Special round? 38 Super is a relatively high pressure auto cartridge, while 38 Special is a black powder era lower pressure revolver cartridge.

Which is better 9mm or 38 super?

9mm vs. . The 9mm velocities from the 3.1-inch SCCY barrel ran 977, 994, 979, 993 and 1,020 feet per second for an average velocity of 992 feet per second and 251 foot-pounds at the muzzle. 38 Super has the ballistic edge in terms of velocity and energy over the 9mm, even when fired from short-barreled handguns.

What 1911 holds the most rounds?

40 PPQs are mid-sized pistols, the . 45 version is definitely a full sized model. The PPQ45 has a capacity of 12+1 rounds, and is one of the most comfortable . 45s on the market to hold today.

Who manufactures 38 Super pistol?

The .38 caliber revolver is a six-shot handgun, made with two and four-inch barrels, manufactured by Colt, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson. The two-inch barrel weapons are used by Criminal Investigation Division and counterintelligence personnel.

What is a Colt Super 38?

The .38 Super was introduced in 1929 in the famous Colt Government Model 1911 auto pistol. At the time of its introduction, the .38 Super was the most powerful auto pistol cartridge in the world.

What is a 38 Auto Pistol?

The .38 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) also known as the .38 Auto was introduced at the turn of the 20th century for the John Browning -designed Colt M1900 . It was first used in Colt’s Model 1897 prototype, which he did not produce. The metric designation for the round is 9×23 mm SR (Semi Rimmed) (not to be confused with the later 9×23mm Winchester).