Noob question re: filling clips

[doc540]

First Glock, first visit to the range today.

Range owner suggested that I not completely fill a stock, 10 round clip due to completely compressing the spring.

What's the expert advice around here.

[EDIT]The above reference to magazines as "clips" is the sole responsibility of the uninitiated, uninformed, and uncool gun owner. The range owner's only grievous offense was not immediately correcting said gun owner and, thereby, protecting him from the scorn and derision of online gun forums.[EDIT] :tongueout:

[Brass Nazi]

:popcorn:

[doc540]

Oh, crap. Is this another catalyst for a shltstorm?


NEVERRRRRMIIIIINNNND

http://www.eiaonline.com/uploaded_images/Emily_Litella-792387.jpg

[GRR]

Fill 'em up. Cycling the spring in the magazine (load/unloading) is what wears a spring out. Keeping magazines fully loaded does not.

[iparent]

also if you're just starting out try only putting 5 rounds in your gun... so you don't shoot too fast
You'll be able to cycle the clips through more often, and wont get tired as quickly

[Steve Koski]

Better yet, move back down to a Crossman BB pistol, that way you won't have to show ID to purchase real ammo.

Seriously - tell your "expert" to buzz off.

[SBM]

Originally posted by doc540
First Glock, first visit to the range today.

Range owner suggested that I not completely fill a stock, 10 round clip due to completely compressing the spring.

What's the expert advice around here.


Where the hell did you find Glock CLIPS? :animlol:
:upeyes: Did your....range owner, call em clips too?

[glock_2007]

Originally posted by SBM
Where the hell did you find Glock CLIPS? :animlol:
:upeyes: Did your....range owner, call em clips too?


YEA! Clips are what girls wear in there hair. All BS aside. If your range guy called it a clip, what does he know about spring tension. Sounds like he just wanted to strike up a little "know it all range guy" conversation. Blow him off!

[doc540]

No, I called them "clips".

I may not know the lingo, but I can't stand Janet Reno.

Does that get me out of the penalty box?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/images/reno_031799twp.jpg

[glock_2007]

Yup! Your out of the penalty box. Go play! Be safe!

[RemSp10]

Congrats on the new Glock. But you forgot one very important piece of info, what did you get?????when you tell us that than you will have i credit to use .just in case you need it.
On the serious side enjoy you new glock.:banana:

[doc540]

Model 26 to be loaded with HST's, and I'm still studying carry options.

It came with three, 10 round magazines. :thumbsup:

[rich52us]

Congrats on the your G26. Load the MAGS all the way. Did you know you can use G19 and G17 mags in your G26? Enjoy and be safe:thumbsup: