kmow all about how to keep the clipsand you are right about how to store them and how to keep them ready. but ive owned all kinds of high dollar autos and i still prefer revolvers. i had a .45 that was kept in good condition and that sucker jammed on me one nite when it could have cost me my life. from that day forward ive only toted revolvers.never had one jam up.but i did have one pull my pants down one nite.lol true..