Theres absolutely nothing wrong with working on accuracy, speed, the draw, reloads, discipline, etc.
However, its equally important to double-check all of your equipment is in good working order.
Theres nothing more important than reliability.
Should you test your pistol magazines? If so, do you have a standardized way of evaluating their reliability?
It may be a magazine issue, or it may be me.
Typically for me, this malfunction happens when I shoot strong hand only and support hand only.
The mags dont lock the slide open [usually] because Im not holding on tightly enough.
Magazines are a potential point of failure in any handgun. If the lips are bent or the springs weak, malfunctions may happen.
This elaborate testing procedure may sound like a lot of work, and it is!
I do not incorporate new equipment until Ive tested it thoroughly.
Magazines matter they are a critical component of your firearms reliability.
Shooting one-handed is more likely to cause reliability issues than two-handed. Incorporate shooting with a single hand when testing the reliability of your pistol mags.
Never just assume your magazines will work, because in the end, your life could rely on them.
Is a Mag Test a Waste of Ammunition?
So always put up a target or two and use the test session as a quality training session!
What level of reliability do you expect from your defensive pistol? Is this the same as you have for a competition gun?
Is It a Waste of Money?
You get what you pay for.
Like firearms, ammo, holsters, etc., all magazines are not created equally.
Always ensure that your magazines will lock the slide open after firing the last round.
My ego, my life and my family are worth the extra time and dollars.
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