dry fire

collier281 · 03-13-2010, 11:19 PM

i have been told by c/c instructors that you dry fire any hand gun/rifle/shotgun except a .22 cal.(no snap caps needed except .22)
this doesn't seem to have been told to me by other people
can anyone give me an answer as to whether this is true
thank you
bill

deth502 · 03-13-2010, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collier281

i have been told by c/c instructors that you dry fire any hand gun/rifle/shotgun except a .22 cal.

how does your instructor know how i handle my firearms??

i would not be afraid to dry fire most any firearm, including most 22's, without snap caps. but any firearm, rimfire or not, is better off if you do use one, especially if you plan on doing a lot of dry fire exercises.

**stalkingbear** · 03-13-2010, 11:34 PM

I always recommend snap caps if possible to prevent wear and/or breakage of firing pins-especially on handguns. Sure you can get by without them but it just makes good sense to use snap caps if you're going to be extensively dry firing as part of training. Dry firing .22s will eventually peen the chamber.

JonM · 03-13-2010, 11:38 PM

the only .22 pistol i know is safe to the firearm to dry fire is the ruger mk1-3 series. part of the disassmebly is dryfiring. the bolt has a firing pin overtravel stop preventing chamber to pin contact.

**lonyaeger** · 03-13-2010, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deth502

how does your instructor know how i handle my firearms??

Is this you?

**WDB** · 03-14-2010, 03:57 AM

Snap caps are cheap and I've never heard of them damaging a firearm. Cheap insurance and peace of mind when dry firing.

My 2C

pioneer461 · 03-16-2010, 11:49 PM

I have seen .22 rimfire firing pins damaged by dry firing. If you are in doubt, check with the firearm maker's customer service techs. It is a very common question. Better to be safe and protect your investment.

03-13-2010, 11:19 PM	#1
collier281 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	dry fire i have been told by c/c instructors that you dry fire any hand gun/rifle/shotgun except a .22 cal.(no snap caps needed except .22) this doesn't seem to have been told to me by other people can anyone give me an answer as to whether this is true thank you bill Last edited by collier281; 03-13-2010 at 11:22 PM.

03-14-2010, 03:57 AM	#6
WDB Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 2,933	Snap caps are cheap and I've never heard of them damaging a firearm. Cheap insurance and peace of mind when dry firing. My 2C __________________ Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson

03-16-2010, 11:49 PM	#7
pioneer461 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 679	I have seen .22 rimfire firing pins damaged by dry firing. If you are in doubt, check with the firearm maker's customer service techs. It is a very common question. Better to be safe and protect your investment. __________________ Sui Juris NRA Life Member Retired Police Detective '71-'01 / HR-218 Certified Naval Aviation Veteran '65-'69 United States Constitution (c) 1791 All Rights Reserved

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03-13-2010, 11:38 PM	#4
JonM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 467	the only .22 pistol i know is safe to the firearm to dry fire is the ruger mk1-3 series. part of the disassmebly is dryfiring. the bolt has a firing pin overtravel stop preventing chamber to pin contact.