Firing pin damage?
04-04-2005 | 04:51 PM
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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.
04-04-2005 | 05:23 PM
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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.
04-05-2005 | 11:12 AM
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RE: Firing pin damage?
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.
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.
