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Unread 06-24-2007, 07:58 AM   #9
Dwight Gruber
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Originally posted by badsnakeii
Would a spent case work ok, or is it bad to use also?
I just would prefer not havting to buy one, but if i do i can.
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Jarrod M
Jarrod,

Go with the snap cap. The problem with dry-firing a Luger is the egregious slamming of the stiker into the back of the breech face. A snap cap is a spring-loaded device, and so will cushion the striker tip and reduce or eliminate this blow. A spent case may do so for a few dry-fires, but eventually the striker tip may beat the primer in to the point that it will no longer soften the striker movement.

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