I am currently waiting for my new bbl to arrive from Del-Ton and would like to know if it is ok to dry fire an AR-15 without the barrel attached?
Posted: 4/23/2008 7:06:32 AM EDT
[#1]
I would not do it. Somewhere that energy is transferred. No need to risk it.
Posted: 4/23/2008 7:09:18 AM EDT
[#2]
It is okay to dry fire so long as you are catching the hammer, otherwise it can damage the lower and/or the bolt catch.
Posted: 4/23/2008 7:13:32 AM EDT
[#3]
You do not want the hammer to strike the receiver.
edit A+ for dedication
Posted: 4/23/2008 8:42:31 AM EDT
[#4]
I have the upper on the gun, just no barrel. the hammer is still striking the fireing pin.
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:05:48 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted: I have the upper on the gun, just no barrel. the hammer is still striking the fireing pin.
But withtout the barrel to stop the forward motion of the bolt carrier the hammer may be hitting more than just the firing pin.
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:15:56 AM EDT
[#6]
that's what I was wondering. guess I will just have to wait.
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:23:41 AM EDT
[#7]
If the rifle has no barrel there's nothing to cause the bolt to rotate. The cam pin won't pivot into it's recess in the side of the upper receiver. So it doesn't sound like something I would advise you to do.
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:28:02 AM EDT
[#8]
put rubber band around the hammer
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:49:37 AM EDT
[#9]
Also don't cycle the action without a barrel or it will ruin the catch on your charging handle. Without the extension to stop the bolt, it will bend it out of shape with steel hitting aluminum.
