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Snap Caps
#169958
04/09/2016 3:39 AM
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4MAG4
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Has anyone ever used snap caps for dry fire training? Specifically with large caliber revolvers. If so, what is your thoughts on this subject matter?
"Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands."
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: 4MAG4]
#169959
04/09/2016 3:24 PM
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junebug
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I try to always have something under the hammer for support.Are they necessary for a revolver? I really don't know but why take the chance of fatigeing the transfer bar and have it fail at the wrong time.I have broken one Ruger transfer bar .Some guns realy need the support like the Encores and G2 Contenders or you damage the firing pin springs.My Savage Striker does not get snapped without a snap cap as I have broken a fireing pin retainer on that one,which locked the bolt shut.I think they are cheap insurance. Just be double cautious dry firing as there are holes in walls,ceilings, floors and mirrows all over the world from snapping an [EMPTY GUN]
Last edited by junebug; 04/09/2016 3:30 PM.
junebug
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: junebug]
#169963
04/09/2016 4:54 PM
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FAH
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I use snap caps for dry practice ( no live ammo) all the time especially with my Freedom Arm's revolvers. Saves on the firing pin and ensures that no live ammo sneaks in there.
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: junebug]
#169964
04/09/2016 4:57 PM
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BBwheelgunner
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yep, Freedom Arms highly suggests them. I have been using the A-Zoom brand and they are red, so also easily identifiable when checking the firearm (I still do this EVERY time even though in my head, I know that I stored it with the snap caps)I don't get to shoot at the range as much as I would like, so I do a lot of dry firing, and I can tell you for certain that it helps you acquire your sight picture faster and easier, and your trigger squeeze and form improves if you don't get sloppy while practicing
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: BBwheelgunner]
#169965
04/09/2016 4:58 PM
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BBwheelgunner
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FAH beat me to the punch! LOL
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: BBwheelgunner]
#170040
04/14/2016 6:11 PM
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bosshawg
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As I wait for the return of my 44 from Ruger......I asked Ruger yesterday regarding snap caps...their opinion was to NOT use plastic primer designed snap caps......they also stated that for Ruger, dry firing sans snap caps is ok...they preferred the dummy loads if snap caps are chosen.
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Re: Snap Caps
[Re: bosshawg]
#170055
04/16/2016 5:41 PM
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