Dry firing

[Chr15topher]

Do you practice dry firing with your firearm? Some "experts" say it's fine while others say not to do it. I really wish I could practice dry firing my 1911 more BUT it's always in the back of my head to not.

Just curious as to what INGO experts have to say...

 

[Coach]

Dry firing a 1911 will not hurt it a bit. Relax and get some good practice in. make sure to leave all ammo out of the area in which you are dry firing.

 

[Chr15topher]

Dry firing a 1911 will not hurt it a bit. Relax and get some good practice in. make sure to leave all ammo out of the area in which you are dry firing.

I was just reading Kimber's site and they say it's ok as well. I've been watching a bunch of Todd Jarret videos and it makes me want to practice more, haha.

 

[strokin7.3]

Ive dry fired the **** out of both my 1911s with no ill effects. You'll be fine!

 

[pudly]

The general rule is that centerfires can be dry fired, but rimfires shouldn't be. That said, there are exceptions on both sides, so it is best to check the manufacturer recommendation if not 100% sure. Coach is a trainer and knows what he's talking about. You should be fine dry firing a 1911. Dry firing can be used for free training and works well for practicing trigger control and full draw to fire practice.

 

[jballs]

I hate to think of how many times I've dry fired my Kimber. It's good practice!

 

[Hookeye]

I used to dry fire the crap out of my Smith 629's (non floating firing pin).
Double action...........yeah that'll work a knot between your thumb and index finger

 

[foszoe]

I buy insurance because it protects me.

I buy snap caps so I don't waste precious time asking myself this question.

 

[gthorne]

I feel that dry firing is very beneficial. Whether it's before a range session or just an extra 5 min. you have while doing things around the house. I've been making an effort recently to shoot better with both eyes open. Whenever I get a chance I'll take 25-50 dry fires either from low ready or holstered. It's made a big difference in my ability to get sights on target.

 

[chezuki]

I buy insurance because it protects me.

I buy snap caps so I don't waste precious time asking myself this question.

Insurance companies make money because more people buy insurance than need it.

Snap Caps even more so.

 

[427TriPowered]

out of all my revolvers and autoloaders the only owners manual that warns against dry firing is my rimfire 22lr beretta 21a... it specifically states dry fire will result in catastrophic damage... so im buying into that centerfire rimfire argument...

 

[foszoe]

Insurance companies make money because more people buy insurance than need it.

Snap Caps even more so.

Could be but they also help train out the flinch. Perfectly happy spending the 10 bucks.

 

[foszoe]

out of all my revolvers and autoloaders the only owners manual that warns against dry firing is my rimfire 22lr beretta 21a... it specifically states dry fire will result in catastrophic damage... so im buying into that centerfire rimfire argument...

Beretta centerfire manuals also specifically warn against dry firing.

 

[nascarfantoo]

I know dry firing helped me with both my 1911 and 92FS. I do use snap caps

 

[kyotekilr]

I think being able to dry fire a weapon is one of the requirements to being a military weapon.

 

[strokin7.3]

so im buying into that centerfire rimfire argument...

Owners manual for my sr22 says that dryfiring is perfectly fine. So really I think it just depends on the gun. I do dryfire all of my guns though and will continue to do so unless something breaks.

 

[Liberty1911]

I'm in the camp that thinks dry firing isn't a problem. In the military, they train you with dry fire exercises (at least 25 years ago they did. ).

I just don't see how it could cause any damage.

 

[David]

I dry fire my 1911s constantly. After a few 10s of thousands of times you might consider some new springs, other than that I wouldn't worry. The manual on my Keltec pf9 says not to dry fire it as it will damage the firing pin and extractor spring screw. I've read that dry firing striker fired guns should be avoided but I can't find anything in my M&P manual saying not to do it. I've heard both yes and no on Glocks.

 

[kyotekilr]

you have to dry fire a glock to disassemble it

 

[Chr15topher]

Lots of good info here!