Thread: Is dry firing a S&W with a hammer mounted firing pin ok?
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Old 07-12-2016, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Double-O-Dave View Post
As far as revolvers go, the S&W factory indicates that all revolvers, with the exception of rimfires (.22cal.) can be dry-fired without ill effect. My understanding is that you can dry fire a rimfire revolver on occasion, but that it should be the exception, rather than the rule.

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Dave
Never dry fire any rimfire, even with empty cases. If you hit the a point that has been contacted, you can still damage the chamber or firing pin.
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