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dry firing on empties

bwabwa Member Posts: 224 ✭✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
I'd like to demonstrate the operation of a DA revolver to the lady in my life, and would rather not have to get 'snap caps' or whatever else they may be called. Can a revolver be dry fired on spent cases without harm to the gun? Pardon me if this betrays laughable ignorance; I just want to protect my considerable investment.
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  • Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    Yes, actually, most (all?) modern revolvers with a transfer bar system can be dry fired without harm (but I still use snap caps anyway, why take any chance). However, be VERY careful that the empties are EMPTY. I prefer the bright orange or red of a snap cap as an additional visual assurance that it ain't gonna go BANG!
    Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis[This message has been edited by Shootist3006 (edited 03-07-2002).]
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  • chelsea-antiqueschelsea-antiques Member Posts: 16 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree, most modern firearms (except for .22's) can be dry fired occasionally without harm. Spent cases can be used in a pinch, but snaps are better.
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