Is it bad to leave your magazines loaded long term?

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[@txjm7965]

I can only speak for Glock model 22 springs circa 1996. Recently shot 3 mags that have been loaded since 2001(old duty mags I found stowed away in back of closet) and they worked flawlessly. I would imagine .22 cal springs would be weaker in general and more prone to failure.

[@GunWebsites]

i unload each mag every night, in case there is an earthquake

[@Portuguese-linguica]

I've had this happen with AR magazines twice. But they where 13.00 California approved magazines. Now my 1911 10 rounder magazine ( chip McCormick )and the and the stock 8 round armscor . I've left them loaded for years now with no issues . Chip McCormick was 45.00 Dollars .
( EDIT ) nice F40.

[@nelson0110]

Older used mags yes, new mags no. I just leave them empty and use stripper clips.

[@bonjovi2757]

Your test case was one of the worst pieces of garbage guns ever made. No wonder you had issues.