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Pelon · New Member

Dukemeister, you've provided the best answer to the perennial argument about spring failure that I have ever seen. Thank you! I'm new to airguns and most of my shooting has been handguns. Most of my handgunning has been with a 1911 and I have kept some of my mags loaded for several years at a time, with no apparent failure.

Now that I'm getting into airgun hunting, I'm finding lots of dire warnings about leaving my spring/piston rifle cocked between shots. For me, you've laid that old wives tale to rest!

In the 30's and 40's lots of Spanish pistols were imported to the States and they developed a poor reputation for reliability. Spring technology was still evolving in America back then and Spanish metallurgy was even worse. After reading the Rockford Spring Co. article, I feel that my views on the subject have been justified.

Those who feel that they don't want to take a chance on spring failure should certainly feel free to leave their spring/piston guns uncocked until they have a shot. The rest of us can be ready for any shot that presents itself.

Thanks again!