[Adam Helmer]

Who tests their CCW pistol's magazines with your carry ammo before you hit the street?

I just got some new magazines for the P-38, the S&W 645 (45 ACP) and the 1911. I ran a few magazines of ammo through each gun and culled out one magazine out of 4 that did not make the CCW cut for each gun. About halfway through the test, I realized why I still have a fondness for revolvers. I returned the culls for a refund.

I like semi-auto pistols and will say many malfunctions are due to the magazine. Another possible problem is the ammo; some ammo feeds better than others so go to the bench and do the research. With semi-auto pistols, it is safest to assume nothing until the mags have been proofed with the CCW ammo.

Adam