I just got a maverick 88 8 shot 12 gauge pump to leave next to the bed. I think it's useless to buy it for home defense and not keep it loaded. I have been practicing using it in the "cruiser ready" with muzzle down. My fear is that if I leave this loaded up for long periods of time the mag spring will not function as intended. I was wondering does anyone have any maintenance tricks to share that would lengthen the life of the mag spring?