I don't keep a completely full mag. Actually I change the number of rounds in the gun every week or two. I do this to keep the spring good.I keep one in the chamber for sure.

I read a stat that says the average gun fight is only good for 2.2 rounds. It was a number pretty close to that anyway. So in my 13 round baretta I carry between 8 and 12 on any given week.

Tom