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Posted: 4/5/2006 12:24:58 PM EDT
[#1]
The usual advice is 200-500.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:05:36 PM EDT
[#2]
I put 400 rounds of my carry ammo (Fed. HST) through it in the first 2 days I got my last carry gun, and 100 more each month of them. And if I shoot any more than that then shoot American Eagle.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:07:36 PM EDT
[#3]
500 problem-free rounds, including 100 rounds of carry ammo before it is considered OK.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:07:38 PM EDT
[#4]
200+
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:08:51 PM EDT
[#5]
I usually put about 200 to 300 through it at the range for break in and as long as it runs smoothly with no problems I have no problem carrying it.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:11:42 PM EDT
[#6]
No need, I carry Glocks...
 Seriously, 400-500 for a primary and at least 200 for a pocket/BUG. |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:15:14 PM EDT
[#7]
500 trouble free rounds is a minimum.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:22:56 PM EDT
[#8]
I was told by a friend that is a gun nut that he puts 250 trouble free rounds through his. He then puts 150 trouble free duty/carry rounds through it. He then cleans it and looks for any abnormal wear, if none he then sees it fit for carry.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:31:38 PM EDT
[#9]
100 no problems.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 1:43:30 PM EDT
[#10]
I do a 100 round break-in with all my new guns where I figure out that it doesnt like this ammo, or that mag ect. After the break-in session I like to fire 300 rounds without cleaning , doesnt have to be in one sitting. If it will fire 300 rounds accross 2 or 3 sessions without cleaning and without failures, I call i t good enough to carry.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 2:03:55 PM EDT
[#11]
At least 500.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 2:07:13 PM EDT
[#12]
My old carry gun got about 1000 through it before I carried it, but it wasn't necessarily for break in as much for fun and because I hadn't done much with semi-auto's at the time. My new one will probably get 200 until I can afford more.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 2:12:28 PM EDT
[#13]
If it's new . 200 break in , then I want to see at least
400 without any mechanical failures . |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 2:19:18 PM EDT
[#14]
3 mags of carry ammo and I'm set. I'll never have more then three mags on me so being able to fire 200+ rounds in one sitting isn't that important to me.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 2:20:49 PM EDT
[#15]
200 + and 4 or 5 mags.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 3:04:40 PM EDT
[#16]
344 on my most recent carry gun - 50rnds of that was carry ammo(185gr GoldDot JHP +P). the 8th round(last round in the first mag) FTE. it was a hiccup that i attribute to my grip - after that ZERO malfunctions. God bless H&K!!
i ran about 50rnds through my jframe and a little less through my P3AT |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 4:12:09 PM EDT
[#17]
I like at least 500 rounds for break in. Then 100 minimum trouble free carry rounds.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 4:36:10 PM EDT
[#18]
MarkM started it with the answer to stupid questions....Then every idiot after him started using it for everything involving numbers, If anyone post just 87 they should be banned at least for a month.
Its all personal opinion on round count. I think 1000 ball rounds 100-200 carry rounds with no problems is what i go by. (note) i do not have my CPL yet but in a month I should get the call. |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 4:50:50 PM EDT
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Answering that as asked won't help you much, so I'll modify it.
"How many rounds need I feed for me to trust the CCW?" I start with 500+ ball ammo. I carry 1911s and that's how many you should have min before you break the gun down. No probs there and I am confident. Next I move to HP. If I can fire a few boxes without fail I'm fully confident the pistol will function as per my needs. I carry a clean pistol and I'd be out of ammo after 26 rds MAX (7+1, 8, 10) if not 16 so on avg, the Clean pistol need only cycle a box of ammo per SHTF. If HPs were problematic I would send the pistol back and repeat as nec, but assuming I needed to delay for some bizarre reason, I would go with Pow R Balls or RBCD and see if it could go the distance woth those. Yes? Use that. No? use Ball until I can send it in. I have rarely if ever had a problem dumping a box of defense ammo from a clean pistol. Naturally, the more rounds that accrue the more confidence I have. |
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Posted: 4/5/2006 4:51:12 PM EDT
[#20]
No need, I carry CZs.
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Posted: 4/5/2006 7:28:11 PM EDT
[#21]
250 rounds of FMJ and 100 rounds of carry ammo works for me.
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Posted: 4/6/2006 4:11:25 AM EDT
[#22]
..........eighty....seven....rounds...........sounds about right.......
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Posted: 4/6/2006 4:19:51 AM EDT
[#23]
A case (1000 rounds)
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Posted: 4/6/2006 4:35:52 AM EDT
[#24]
I shoot a few hundred rounds and if I experience no failures I'll call it good. I do make sure of those rounds that 50-100 are intended carry rounds. As a follow up I'll put a box or two of my carry rounds through the pistol every couple months.
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Posted: 4/6/2006 11:17:13 AM EDT
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The number of rounds fired is not as Important as how well you Know the gun. Examples from me. Taurus .357 mag revolver bought new. Clean , inspect , 50 round function test. (various ammo) Clean , inspect , 50 rounds practice. ( proposed carry ammo) Clean , inspect , sight in with carry loads . No problems - I'm good to go. Sig P226 .40SW- like new CPO (Factory refurbished) Clean , inspect , 50 round function test Clean , inspect , Shot 3 boxes of different loads (was havin fun  )Clean , inspect , picked carry load and shot 2 boxes / sighted in Had no problems - but want to practice some more before I carry it.  Springer GI .45 (new)- Pretty much Same routine , but had a couple FTF/FTEs Did a Fluff and Buff - shot some more Hard Ball Will shoot it some more before I feel comfortable 
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Posted: 4/6/2006 11:37:12 AM EDT
[#26]
100 of practice ammo. Then 20 of my carry ammo to verify it feeds. But I use HK so feed isn't ever a problem.
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Posted: 4/6/2006 12:34:40 PM EDT
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Couple hundred practice and 50 carry rounds is all I've ever needed to be confident in my HK's. Wheelguns get about a 50-50 split of practice and carry before being deemed good to go.
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Posted: 4/7/2006 10:42:55 AM EDT
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Revolvers- I use only Colts and have no issues. Revolvers don't generally have malfunctions due to break-in. However, many revolvers (read RUGER) will function a lot more smoothly after at least 1000 rds have been fired through it.
Automatics- Depends on the pistol. Some autos (1911's esp.) deserve a fair break-in before you can necessarily expect perfect function...I don't get concerned about a hiccup for the first 500 rds. Many modern designs don't need as much break-in. If an auto eats up it's first 200 rds with no problems whatsoever, I think it can be trusted. |
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Posted: 4/7/2006 10:56:30 PM EDT
[#29]
I’ll go with about 300 rounds with absolutely no problems and I’m happy.
That’ll include maybe 40 rounds of street ammo, both to confirm reliability and to verify point of impact. I’d prefer to shoot more of the street ammo, but it’s just too expensive. |
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Posted: 4/8/2006 3:23:44 PM EDT
[#30]
This is about right for me. |
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Posted: 4/8/2006 5:00:49 PM EDT
[#31]
beat me to it... :) |
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Posted: 4/8/2006 5:15:41 PM EDT
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200-300 problem free rounds makes me feel pretty good about the function. In reality, that really only applies to the first week or so....by the time I have owned something for any longer it has been to the range several times and has seen at least 500 rounds through it....by that point I know if there will be anything to worry about. As others stated....a few boxes of the actual carry ammo is a must.....WWB proves that WWB works...that doesnt mean that 10,000 round fired reliably gaurantees a single JHP will feed correctly.
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