# Why do they still make revolvers when we have automatic guns?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [December 23, 2012, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-still-make-revolvers-when-we-have-automatic-guns/644902 "2012-12-23T06:01:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 26, 2012, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-they-still-make-revolvers-when-we-have-automatic-guns/644902/41 "2012-12-26T13:29:52Z")

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> [@Lumpy](#):
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> Nitpick: I’ve read that that’s not true; it’s constantly compressing and releasing the spring that wears it.

I’ve read a lot of things, but not by mechanical engineers. I’ve also read that the feed lips will deform over time. I’m not sure how reliable a person who is in the business of selling you magazines and springs is. I figure keeping magazines less than fully loaded is safety insurance.

I also wonder how far old ammunition should be trusted? I have a box of Remington hollow points that I bought 20 years ago.

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