Decocking or Dry Firing...

John Sabato · 06-28-2006, 04:56 PM

TAC, as you have requested this oft asked question and answer is now STUCK to the top of this discussion forum...

Now I have a request,

Fabian, would you please modify or replace your avatar with one that is similar in size to TAC so that the frame for you posts is similar to all others. Thanks.

JS

Arminius · 10-17-2014, 04:22 PM

Is dry firing with a dummy round/snap cap intended to cushion the striker´s fall in any way harmful?

Hermann

Doubs · 07-04-2019, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arminius

Is dry firing with a dummy round/snap cap intended to cushion the striker´s fall in any way harmful?

Hermann

Not if your snap cap does it's job and cushion the striker.

You can make your own snap cap using an empty case and filling the primer pocket with silicone rubber. Trim the rubber even with the face of the base.

Sergio Natali · 07-04-2019, 05:09 AM

I've always used snap caps, in the past I tried several ways of making my own snap caps, until I finally learned that proper snap caps are not expensive and work while mine sometimes did not.

Good Indepenence Day to all of you!

06-28-2006, 04:56 PM	#1
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10-17-2014, 04:22 PM	#2
Arminius User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austria Posts: 48 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Is dry firing with a dummy round/snap cap intended to cushion the striker´s fall in any way harmful? Hermann