Question on Magazine Capacity- .40 Shield

Dvan34 · #1 01-19-2015, 08:22 PM

I feel rather foolish asking this question. The .40 Shield has 7 and 6 round capacity. I have not asked it when on the range or when I picked the pistol up. Can or should an extra round be chambered before inserting the magazines. I did this with 1911's.

Bob O · #2 01-19-2015, 08:24 PM

Its possible you could damage the extractor if you slam the slide forward on a round already in the chamber.

I just start with a full mag, insert and rack a round in, then top off the mag with one round.

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SpartyME · #3 01-19-2015, 08:41 PM

Allowing the slide to slam home on a round dropped in the chamber sounds like it could increase the risk of a negligent discharge.

bikendan · #4 01-20-2015, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob O

Its possible you could damage the extractor if you slam the slide forward on a round already in the chamber.

I just start with a full mag, insert and rack a round in, then top off the mag with one round.

Sent via phone

same thing for me!

RJL1 · #5 01-20-2015, 10:23 AM

^^THIS^^ for me too.