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MKA 1919 - Loading single rounds


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I was at the range yesterday sighting in the red dot on my MKA 1919 for a new batch of slugs when I wondered if loading a single round at a time and lowering or dropping the bolt on the loaded chamber would cause problems. (I have the titanium firing pin.)

 

A lot of what I learned about guns was taught to me over 50 years ago.  I'm sure much of it still applies but things change. With new technology and designs, some of my old thoughts no longer apply.

 

On all my semi-auto firearms, I've always chambered rounds by stripping them off of a magazine.  I was under the impression that on 1911/2011 pistols not using a magazine would cause problems over time with the extractor.  So since it was the best procedure for the 1911/2011, I further assumed it was best for all my guns.

 

Does it do no harm or it does damage the extractor slowly over time?

 

Some think its worth it.  The competitors that use a "Match Saver" on their shotgun don't seem too concerned.  In my case it would speed up loading during matches.  Now I chamber a round and top off the magazine.  Pop one into the chamber and then insert the magazine would speed things up slightly.

 

Thanks.

 

Bill

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Slowly closing the bolt will work just fine.  As long as it will not damage the extractor or something else, I'm golden.

 

I thought the titanuim firing pin was developed to stop slam fires.  Am I mistaken?

 

Thanks Jim.

I did design the TI pin to reduce the risk of a slam fire.

but thats no reason to poke the bear so to speak

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