BarneyFife
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Just curious if you have a rule about how many rounds you will put through your carry gun before you put it in to carry duty.
How many rounds do you shoot with your carry gun, before you trust it for carry?
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leadslinger972
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1,000 minimum.
This includes mixed defensive loads.
This includes mixed defensive loads.
I voted 3-400. I figure if I can throw 3-400rnds of mixed/random ammo through it, and it fires/functions reliably, its good to go. That is plenty of time for it to screw up if its going to do so.
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Now this is just me. I think it really depends on the firearm. Now all I have are Glocks and Springer 1911's.
My Glocks, I'll run between 100/200 of my reloads, then a box or 2 of the defense ammo i carry. If I don't have any issues in those 200 / 300 rds then onto my hip it goes.
Now my Springer 1911's, it's usually 500+ rds. A couple boxes of factory off the shelf ammo, then onto my reloads, then a couple boxes of defense ammo carry. Then onto my hip it goes.
My Glocks, I'll run between 100/200 of my reloads, then a box or 2 of the defense ammo i carry. If I don't have any issues in those 200 / 300 rds then onto my hip it goes.
Now my Springer 1911's, it's usually 500+ rds. A couple boxes of factory off the shelf ammo, then onto my reloads, then a couple boxes of defense ammo carry. Then onto my hip it goes.
machinedrummer
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I carry a Glock. No need to break it in. Why would you want to carry a pistol with 1k rounds through it? Most pistols after 1k rounds they are worn out. I like to carry a brand new one to ensure it works. Why is it almost every gun for sale says only test fired or less than 500 rounds through it? Lol just joking. I like to run a class with the one that is going into the carry rotation before I trust it. Depending on the class 400+ rounds of brass and steel.
BarneyFife
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Lol! You got me. I was already preparing to reply to the *wore out at 1000 rounds* part. Good one!
RaleighReloader
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1,000 rounds. Period. Anything less is negligence in my opinion.
I typically run 500-600 rounds of FMJ and then I proceed to cycle my defensive ammo. 20rd boxes typically cut the mustard. I like to shoot a mag from each new box because over the years I have found ammo to seldom be consistent. I also try to buy from the same lot so I can expect similar results.
ca survivor
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for me it depends on the weapon HKs, Glock or S&W MPs, 50 to 100 rounds, Sig Sauer, 100 to 300 rounds, a new 1911, 500 to a 1,000 + rounds, just because I like shooting 1911s 
My general rule is 1000. 700 range rounds and 300 of what I carry. There are a few exceptions to this rule. My Seecamp has seen far fewer rounds, but I really don't carry it anymore. Also, I haven't put this many rounds through my airweight revolvers. No need to subject them to the wear and tear. I'm much more confident in the function of a revolver, anyway. I guess it comes down to what you feel comfortable with.
leadslinger972
*Banned*
I do not remember if they were 82 or 85 but they were made by Taurus.
When I was shooting Colt, S&W, Ruger revolvers before switching to semi auto pistols I never had one fail and I shot them a lot.
SpeedRacer
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Like machinedrummer said, 500+ rounds preferably at a class before I’d trust something to carry. Not gonna lie though, I’ve carried brand new Glocks (albeit degreased and lubed) a few times and wasn’t even skurred.
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