Originally Posted by DrakeOwens

I have a Model 41 7 3/8" with muzzle brake made in 1958 that I take to the range twice a week. When I'm finished shooting I dry fire the pistol to uncock it and take pressure off the springs. I also do that after I clean it. I recently read that one should never dry fire a rimfire pistol because it might damage either the firing pin or the port but I don't know any way to uncock this pistol other than with a dry fire. I'd be very interested in whatever advice I could get. Thanks!