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Originally Posted by Leozinho
I think my point was missed. Even IF placing the magazine on the ground effects barrel harmonics (I'll let you guys argue that), the benefits of a stable position that comes from the mag on the ground will far outweigh the negatives of any harmonics issue (if there are any.)
I personally think the 'mags on ground induces failures' is not true, based on my personal experience and the opinion of others that I trust. I don't doubt it was once based on some truth, but I don't know what happened in Vietnam, and none of my mags are from that era. I inspect them religiously and consider them expendable. (I also crush them when the lips start to spread or crack. You can write "bad" or draw a big X on them and throw them away, but some dumbass will fish them out of the trash and put them back in rotation).
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No, your point is not missed and you are correct in your statement. The unit I am in conducted an extensive assessment of this and actually at one point in time did MTTs to conventional units, teaching this as part of the course. I too grew up with the urban myth that it induced malfunctions but after seeing it proven wrong so extensively over time and circumstances, have changed my opinion on it and now am a strong advocate of it. It works, it doesn't cause issues and it increases the shooters performance/groups at the target. The bullet doesn't lie.