For collector-grade pieces, I will fire 2-5 rounds through each before they go into my safe.
This is after I have cycled 6-8 dummy rounds through the gun.
I know the inherent risks...but I will not have a gun I keep that I know will not still do what the gun was intended for...
So far...no breakages...even with M1900's.
Not doing so...I would feel like I spent top-dollar on a "de-activated" pistol...
But for regular range-shooting, take your shooters out and work on your marksmanship. My shooters get 100-500 rounds each year...
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