Snap Caps - Brass vs A-Zoom

Luke · 08-06-2005, 06:32 PM

I have been using the brass snap caps from Brownells for some time, but the spring-loaded "primer" is badly dented such that I suspect it no longer provides adequate protection for the firing pin.

Recently I saw an ad for A-Zoom snap caps machined from aluminum and utilizing some sort of plastic primer component. They are not cheap; about $16.00 for five pieces.

Does anyone know which of these are better and more durable?

Thanks,
Luke

policeluger · 08-06-2005, 07:32 PM

I used de-primed cases, re-sized and fill the primer holes with RTV....

Luke · 08-06-2005, 08:35 PM

That should work well. RTV will never wear out.

Thanks,
Luke

Hugh · 08-06-2005, 10:27 PM

RTV, is this a new type of ??? terrain vehicle???

Ron Wood · 08-07-2005, 01:27 AM

Really Tough Vinyl?

Sieger · 08-07-2005, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hugh
RTV, is this a new type of ??? terrain vehicle???

Hugh:

I was going to ask the same question, but I thought RTV may be some new kind of morning after birth control pill. Ha!!

Sieger

Luke · 08-07-2005, 02:11 PM

OK, guys. RTV was the original nomenclature used to describe what is today known as silicone rubber. Not sure, but I think that either GE or Dow Corning first used this description. Also not sure what RTV actually stood for; probably some chemical shortcut name.

Some of us old-timers still remember the original tag.

Luke

Pete Ebbink · 08-07-2005, 05:11 PM

RTV Silicone = Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone

I remember the original stuff from the early 1970's as being a brick red colour...

Luke · 08-07-2005, 06:52 PM

Thanks, Pete.

Are we off track, or what?

policeluger · 08-07-2005, 07:18 PM

I guess I've been dated....now what day does the Helm's bread truck deliver??

08-06-2005, 06:32 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Snap Caps - Brass vs A-Zoom I have been using the brass snap caps from Brownells for some time, but the spring-loaded "primer" is badly dented such that I suspect it no longer provides adequate protection for the firing pin. Recently I saw an ad for A-Zoom snap caps machined from aluminum and utilizing some sort of plastic primer component. They are not cheap; about $16.00 for five pieces. Does anyone know which of these are better and more durable? Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-06-2005, 08:35 PM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	That should work well. RTV will never wear out. Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-06-2005, 10:27 PM	#4
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	RTV, is this a new type of ??? terrain vehicle??? __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-07-2005, 01:27 AM	#5
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Really Tough Vinyl? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-07-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	OK, guys. RTV was the original nomenclature used to describe what is today known as silicone rubber. Not sure, but I think that either GE or Dow Corning first used this description. Also not sure what RTV actually stood for; probably some chemical shortcut name. Some of us old-timers still remember the original tag. Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-06-2005, 07:32 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I used de-primed cases, re-sized and fill the primer holes with RTV....

08-07-2005, 05:11 PM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	RTV Silicone = Room Temperature Vulcanized Silicone I remember the original stuff from the early 1970's as being a brick red colour...

08-07-2005, 06:52 PM	#9
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks, Pete. Are we off track, or what? __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther

08-07-2005, 07:18 PM	#10
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I guess I've been dated....now what day does the Helm's bread truck deliver??