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10-23-2006, 08:53 PM
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Gun locks and firing pin springs
I'm keeping my new XD-40 loaded with a full mag and a cable-type lock (through the barrel and out the ejection port). In this configuration, the firing pin will locked back with the spring compressed. How long can I leave it like this and still expect it to fire reliably?
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10-24-2006, 08:28 AM
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Oh, about 100 years
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10-24-2006, 09:20 AM
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Actually Jack is optomistic. You can only leave it thataway for about 94 years. . . .
Just an FYI  sorry Jack I had ta do it GoodOlBoy
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10-24-2006, 10:29 AM
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Jack & GoodOlBoy,
Youse guys need to recalculate your sums... Everybody knows the correct answer is 150 years. LOL. Adam
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10-25-2006, 08:05 PM
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GOB, Adam, thanks for having the latest research
 I always stunk at math, anyway.
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10-27-2006, 09:09 AM
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Adam ya forgot ta calculate fer global warmin again. . . .
GoodOlBoy
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10-28-2006, 02:35 PM
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GoodOlBoy,
Pardon me. Yes, I just reread your paper on "The Coefficent of Linear Expansion and the Effects of Global Warming On Gun Springs." I must agree your prediction of 94 years does, in fact, check out. Be well. Adam
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