Originally Posted by DrivingMissDD
Lots of spare clips and cycle them full in your pistol, then empty and at rest in your drawer. Just like storing your hot rod for any length of time, relax the springs(valve) lets them live longer.
Absolutely. And just because it will hold 16 rounds, never fully load it unless you are getting to shot it.
For storage (self defense) load 12 and change mags monthly. Go thru your entire set and next rotation schedule load 11 or 13. Get it?
JMO from an HK instructor.