How often do you replace your CCW ammo?

[Darqhelmet]

That's what the exact backup training gun is for - takes the wear and tear on dryfire, training sessions, and doesn't need to be cleaned as frequently and can stay unloaded so the carry version stays fully loaded at all times and pristine.

Well I need another VP9sk and p09c then. .

 

[Gawernator]

I'm not buying 5 more HK's of the same exact model lol

 

[Darqhelmet]

I'm not buying 5 more HK's of the same exact model lol

 

[RustyIron]

so you use it long before you worry about it failing?

And I’m not sure why I always see so many people unload and reload every time they holster.

I shoot a magazine full of expensive ammo about once a year, maybe twice. It's not that I worry about the ammo failing. I just like to confirm functionality. It's like testing your smoke detectors, flashlights, or fire extinguisher. Periodic testing makes good sense.

Who knows why people do things? In my opinion, if you do serious things, you need to be deliberate and precise in your actions. You need to KNOW what you are doing and why you're doing it. For those who have adopted such a mentality, there will not be confusion about whether their gun is loaded, round chambered, or unloaded.

 

[RustyIron]

Ammo will easily last 5-10+ years without issue.

If it's 5-10 years old, it's my "new" ammo. I have some .22 LR that I bought as a kid in 1979. Yes, I've always scribbled the date on my ammo. I still have a couple boxes remaining of French .45ACP from 1956. It was originally packed in cardboard boxes and I can feel variation in the ignition. It's past its prime. Similarly aged ammo that was packaged in spam cans is fine, though.

 

[Darqhelmet]

If it's 5-10 years old, it's my "new" ammo. I have some .22 LR that I bought as a kid in 1979. Yes, I've always scribbled the date on my ammo. I still have a couple boxes remaining of French .45ACP from 1956. It was originally packed in cardboard boxes and I can feel variation in the ignition. It's past its prime. Similarly aged ammo that was packaged in spam cans is fine, though.

Watch out for the old greek .308 if you have any. That is loaded hot. I’m still shooting 80/90’s .22lr, .38 special, and all my shotgun stuff is old. I had some 16 gauge hang fire on me last time we shot clays so that was fun…

 

[homeslice]

1.

1. No unless I am practicing live fire with it
2. I don't
3. Annually
4. Ammo doesn't degrade but the casings may corrode if you're using cheap stuff and you're sweaty. Buy high quality sealed defense rounds with nickel plating

 

[joefrank64k]

 

[Gawernator]

HAHAHA. Exactly.

 

[Hindsight]

I'm not buying 5 more HK's of the same exact model lol

100% not needed. I’m just OCD about having contingencies for everything and also hate being out something because I don’t have a spare or backup in my range bag or kit.

 

[Gawernator]

100% not needed. I’m just OCD about having contingencies for everything and also hate being out something because I don’t have a spare or backup in my range bag or kit.

Are you retired? or just a baller

 

[Hindsight]

Are you retired? or just a baller

Just a normal dude. Not retired lol.

 

[Darqhelmet]

Just a normal dude. Not retired lol.

 

[9Cal_OC]

No, stop it. get help