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  • AKM47

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    I bought some new mags for my Girsan Regard (KCI Beretta 92FS 9mm 30-Round) and would like to keep the number of rounds for testing at a minimum due to ammo cost

    What would be a minimum for a good test of each mag
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    Grumps21

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    I make it a point to use any new mags I get on the next trip to the range (the farm really). After that I call it good. I’d say a couple of mags worth would be fine, but why stop there? Shooting is fun! Only time I’ve had problems is when I rapid fire. 33 rd Glock sticks have done it in my Glock but not in my PC carbine for some reason. My 10/22 will do it with the 2x25 mag.
     

    Tnhawk

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    I expect a new mag to complete 2 or 3 cycles without a problem before i consider it reliable. If I change ammunition I run a mag or two of the new ammo.
     

    Axxe55

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    I think everyone has their own criteria of what constitutes the minimum amount of rounds through a gun, or magazines, to be able to place their confidence in that gun for whatever use they decide it's needed for.
     

    kbaxter60

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    Absolute minimum for me on any new mag would be two fully loaded with zero malfunctions. But if it was a 30 round mag, I might be tempted to just do one mag if I was short on ammo.
    About the same for this peep.
    For a bonus test, load up with a mix of ammo brands/types.
     
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