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Mike01

04-04-2005 04:51 PM

Firing pin damage?

I had wanted to practice dry firing, but I heard that dry firing without any shell in chamber can cause damage to the firing pin. My question is, is it all right to dry fire using fired shell brass. Theres already a dimple in the primer from the first shot, but is this all right, and safe for the firing pin? Thanks for any replies.

Sniper151

04-04-2005 05:23 PM

RE: Firing pin damage?

I would recommend a snap cap rather than an expended shell. Most quality snap caps have a heavy spring under a plastic primer. This will provide some resistance for the firing pin.

PaJack

04-05-2005 11:12 AM

RE: Firing pin damage?

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Sniper151

I would recommend a snap cap rather than an expended shell. Most quality snap caps have a heavy spring under a plastic primer. This will provide some resistance for the firing pin.

That's what I use...;)

vangunsmith

04-05-2005 08:46 PM

RE: Firing pin damage?

Snap caps a great,but if you have a fired round as you stated thats ok to use,its better than nothing. vangunsmith

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