Dry firing a 1911, yea or nay? - Page 2

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Dry firing a 1911, yea or nay? (Page 2 of 2)

Posted: 12/7/2016 6:53:32 PM EDT

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OP, I use snap caps. They're cheap, and I figure if nothing else, it won't hurt.

ETA: I hate the new websites' lack of "page views" and "replies". How are you supposed to know to add "Page 2 ownage!

Posted: 12/8/2016 8:42:56 AM EDT

[#2]

There is no reason to use a snap cap in a 1911. This fact is validated by numerous national champions, record holders, US AMU, USMC Pistol Team, and the gunsmiths that built their 1911s.

Without a snap cap or magazine, there is no confusion over loaded or unloaded.

The military teams dry fire numerous times per every live round. They do not use snap caps.

Posted: 12/8/2016 9:04:14 AM EDT

[#3]

Never broke any of mine dry firing them.

Posted: 12/8/2016 9:19:59 AM EDT

[#4]

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It's not noticeable but the drag of loading a fresh round slows the slide a little.

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If that's the theory, then a stronger recoil spring would also damage the sear engagement surface.

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