So I know that magazine springs don’t really suffer from memory (loss of spring tension) when left stored. I wonder, however, about keeping a small semi in a holster inside the center co sole of my truck year round. Summer doesn’t worry me - it’s winter up here in NH that is usually very cold for prolonged periods (sub-freezing temps for weeks on end and frequent single digit temps. How would storing a weapon through this type of weather affect the reliability of the firearm. I think next winter I’ll just try it, and take it out and shoot it several times over the winter, but I’d love to hear if anyone has any experience with this issue.
Edit: Added. I live in SW NH where I have no neighbors around. Burglary is virtually absent in my area and people who don’t live on my road just don’t come up unless they have business. I was a NYC LEO for 21 years and I still lock all my doors and Windows and vehicles. Most people don’t. I’m just not as worried about a break in as people think. That said, I have weapons in the house, what I’m looking for really is taking that truck gun with me when I drive and get out of the truck, and leave it in the truck when I get home. Locked up of course. I’m really out in the sticks, a mile up a dead end dirt road.
Edit: Added. I live in SW NH where I have no neighbors around. Burglary is virtually absent in my area and people who don’t live on my road just don’t come up unless they have business. I was a NYC LEO for 21 years and I still lock all my doors and Windows and vehicles. Most people don’t. I’m just not as worried about a break in as people think. That said, I have weapons in the house, what I’m looking for really is taking that truck gun with me when I drive and get out of the truck, and leave it in the truck when I get home. Locked up of course. I’m really out in the sticks, a mile up a dead end dirt road.
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