Dry Fire Question

[Hayduke]

Hi,

I like using snap caps but hate chasing them around my room/garage after ejecting.

Of course I can load one snap cap and just pull back the trigger instead of racking the slide…right?

This wouldn't be dis-advised would it?

Thanks,

14

[Insta-Gator]

Originally Posted by Hayduke Hi, I like using snap caps but hate chasing them around my room/garage after ejecting. Of course I can load one snap cap and just pull back the hammer instead of racking the slide…right? This wouldn't be dis-advised would it? Thanks, 14

I pull the hammer back also.

[v35b]

You only need to pull the hammer back without the slide being moved unless you have a double action Kimber.

[Islander]

I knew you meant hammer. You'll be fine doing it that way!

[Chuck43]

You don't need to use snap caps it is safe to dry fire a Kimber 1911.

[Gmountain]

Originally Posted by Chuck43 You don't need to use snap caps it is safe to dry fire a Kimber 1911.

True dat!!

[Chuck43]

Direct from Kimbers FAQ page

Can I dry-fire my pistol?

It is safe to dry-fire our centerfire pistols.

[Dude22]

Always knew that but I still use a snap cap. Old habits die hard, especially with old farts like me.

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Islander I knew you meant hammer. You'll be fine doing it that way!

Yea…

The hammer...

Geez..

Thanks,

Hayduke

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Dude22 Always knew that but I still use a snap cap. Old habits die hard, especially with old farts like me.

Well,

Mine's a new habit and it still seems like a good idea to absorb some of the energy somewhere.

I figure the snap cap kind of takes some of the impact off the hammer so it's not impacting the firing pin stop full force.

I've heard of hammers breaking…

That said I use a snap cap ~1/2 the time.

Thanks,

Hayduke