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Join the Tribe Gain insights from pros, new content notifications, vendor discount alerts, and more! Want the latest info? Join the Tribe. Subscribe Now. Youtube Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Pinterest. Adventure Awaits. Subscribe now. Most would agree that dry firing a modern gun is not much of a problem. Modern guns are made of better materials: improvements in metallurgy, design and technology mean components have become more robust and longer-lasting.
This means you can pull the trigger and dry fire modern guns with more confidence than older firearms. A modern gun can withstand thousands of instances of dry fire. But why take that chance? Firearms were designed to be fired with a round in the chamber, so every time you dry fire you are taking a risk - even though it's a small one. Firearms are designed for live fire.
The mechanics of a firearm are built around the action of launching the firing pin into the primer, creating the explosive force of ignition that propels the round out the chamber at great speed.
All of this happens in a split second when you pull the trigger. Snap caps allow you to fire almost any gun and eliminates the risk of damage.
Snap caps cushion the firing pin's impact. These dummy rounds substitute the cushioning effect that live rounds provide. They are relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to the hassle of replacing or repairing your firing pin. Most modern centerfire guns are perfectly fine to dry fire if you want to clear the weapon, drop the hammer or striker, or just try out the trigger.
But if you want to be percent certain that you're not damaging your firearm, you should definitely use snap caps. When it comes to rimfire guns, you're taking a big risk if you dry fire them without using dummy rounds made of softer metals like brass or aluminum or snap caps to protect your striker. Of course, it goes without saying that all responsible gun owners only dry fire their firearms when they are certain that the gun is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
If you're handling a firearm at the gun store, or your buddy's gun at the shooting range, it's good practice and good etiquette to ask the owner for permission before you pull the trigger on a gun that has no round in the chamber. Always treat every firearm as though it's loaded with live ammunition. If you're interested in other ways to take care of your gun, be sure to check out our guide to preventing gun rust and the best pistol case for storage.
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