Videos tagged with Spring Fatigue

This YouTube video title, "Deixei esse carregador cheio por mais de um ano! Veja o que aconteceu" (I left this magazine full for over a year! See what happened), strongly suggests a test of long-term magazine reliability with ammunition. The focus is likely on whether leaving a firearm magazine fully loaded for an extended period affects its functionality, potentially impacting the springs or ammunition. Viewers can expect to see the results of this experiment, which could inform best practices for firearm storage and maintenance.

This video debunks the myth that leaving a firearm magazine loaded for extended periods (over a year) negatively impacts reliability. Live fire tests with a Steyr AUG magazine loaded for 12 months showed no failures to feed or cycle during slow and rapid fire. The test concluded that long-term magazine loading does not degrade spring tension or firearm performance.

Leaving magazines loaded for extended periods does not significantly degrade spring performance due to static compression; spring wear primarily occurs through cycling. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning every 5-6 months, is crucial to prevent feeding issues caused by debris. Polymer magazines, like Magpul PMAGs, benefit from dust covers that relieve pressure on feed lips, preventing deformation over time.

This YouTube Short addresses the common myth that storing firearm magazines fully loaded will degrade their reliability. Brownells Guntech Caleb Savant, a former military armorer, explains that the quality of the magazine springs is the primary factor. High-quality springs, he asserts, can withstand being stored loaded indefinitely without significant spring fatigue, citing well-functioning WWII magazines as evidence. While rotating magazines is an option, it's deemed unnecessary for those with quality components.