[tapehoser]

I keep my magazines full to capacity ALL the time and keep 2 mags on my person at all times. That's 24 rounds of .45 ACP 24x7.

My reason: If I'm in a firefight with someone I want to be able to look at my gun and magazine and know EXACTLY the number of rounds I discharged. I keep them full because there won't be any question in my mind or the minds of the responding LEO's.

Besides, magazines are cheap-ish.

 

[tapehoser]

Yeah, I don't use my easy loader dealy that came with my XD's. However, I find that if I place the magazine butt on a hard surface, I can easily load the full 13 rounds. Unless it's after a cold day of shooting, then my fingers are hamburger.