[bluedog46]

When I first got my pistol and rifle I was told you should periodically rotate the magazines that you keep loaded. I have heard everything from one month to six months. There are also some people I have talked to that said they never rotate their mags. I often roate mine once per month or every two months.

I was curious if anyone has a thought on that. The other question is regarding ar-15 mags. They dont seem to be as easy to unload as say a glock mag since the bullet appears to sit lower, so I was wondering how often people rotate their ar-15 mags. I was figuring I will probably keep at least 4 loaded in case of need like SHTF or the dead rising.

Thanks.

[myopicvisionary]

I keep my 20 Magpul Pmags loaded with the storage covers on.

[BigJoe]

I keep mine loaded without worries. I have a couple of beretta mags that have been loaded for the better part of 14 years. Most mag issues I've encountered can be attributed to lack of cleaning and maintenance.

[bluedog46]

So how often should you clean a mag and maintain it?

[BigJoe]

The correct answer is "whenever you clean your weapon". Reality is much less often, once a year maybe. Check the follower if it doesn't drop evenly clean your mags.

[bluedog46]

somehing tells me I am going have to take these apart.

[jslacker]

There not that bad/hard the Glock ones are kind of a pain but can still be done.

[Dr. Eastwood]

Simply using them is easier than changing them out every other month.