Question on leaving a round chambered

[Xander]

I reduce my concern about bullet setback and the chore of cycling my SD ammo by top-loading the first round, i.e. the round is manually inserted into the chamber with the slide back, the slide is then closed and the magazine inserted. ... Tell me about any problems you see with this procedure.

Using that method, there is a potential to damage or break the extractor, giving you a one-shooter when it counts. I don't know how risky it is for Glocks, specifically. There may not be a much risk, but I don't think I'd do it.

[Pinkycatcher]

I reduce my concern about bullet setback and the chore of cycling my SD ammo by top-loading the first round, i.e. the round is manually inserted into the chamber with the slide back, the slide is then closed and the magazine inserted. ... Tell me about any problems you see with this procedure.

Using that method, there is a potential to damage or break the extractor, giving you a one-shooter when it counts. I don't know how risky it is for Glocks, specifically. There may not be a much risk, but I don't think I'd do it.

Whenever I try that, the slide won't fully close on my G19

[TacoMalo]

You could probably check the gun out every 3 or 4 months and clean it that should keep you pretty well at ease with the condition/readiness of your handgun.