I haven't tried loading less than 10. I will try tomorrow. I did purchase another clip, I'll see if it does the same with that one as well. Can I "pretend" to chamber a round, then put the clip in? Dry fire and see if it chambers the 1st round in the clip? If so, I'll see if it does the same with that top round. I haven't used any snap caps. Thanks for the quick response!