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Old 10-09-2010, 11:12 AM
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Got to shoot for the first time yesterday, little under 100 rounds. They had some reallly stupid rules about 6 rounds max per magazine, eventually i'd lose track of what was left, and a couple times i didn't notice the bolt lock open or feel the change in the trigger coming back. Why would that happen? I did end up dry firing it twice, so i wanted to check for damage and was wondering where it would show up, if it were there.
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Old 10-09-2010, 12:06 PM
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Damage owuld be just outside the barrel from where the rd chambers.
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Old 10-09-2010, 02:09 PM
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Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong because I'm not a firearms expert, but I think if you dry fired after the last round of a magazine you have bigger problems than damage caused by dry firing. That means the bolt didn't stay open on the last round. If the bolt did stay back, I don't think you could have dry fired.
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If it was open could there still be trigger pull? I don't remember exactly but I do know I pulled the trigger and heard it.
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I just checked on mine. I could only get a full trigger pull with the bolt about half-way back; any further than that and the hammer wouldn't release (same trigger feel as squeezing the trigger with the safety on).

*edit: Also, I've accidentally dry-fired mine with the bolt closed a few times and I haven't noticed any damage to the chamber wall. I don't think it causes any damage to the 15-22, but it's not something I'd do on a regular basis.
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Maybe you guys already know this, just throwing it out there for info. From the S&W website:

Can I dry fire my S&W handgun?
Q: Can I dry fire my Smith & Wesson?

A: Yes, except for the .22 caliber pistols which includes models 22A, 22S, 422, 2206, 2214, 2213 and 41.

.22 caliber revolvers such as models 17, 43, 63, 317 and 617 also should not be dry fired.

Q: Why can't I dry fire my .22 pistol or revolver?

A: Dry firing a S&W .22 pistol or revolver will cause damage to the firing pin.

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Q: Why can't I dry fire my .22 pistol or revolver?

A: Dry firing a S&W .22 pistol or revolver will cause damage to the firing pin.

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It won't hurt the firing pin - it hurts the cylinder where you can't put a round into it.
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Dry fire damage is HIGHLY over rated. Most target shooter dry fire their rimfire rifles more than they fire live ammo out of it.

My 15-22 has been dry fired probably about 200 times while I was adgusting a new trigger I put in it. THere is no noticable marks from this on the firing pin or the barrel.

DOn't worry about it - just go shoot!
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Dry fire damage is HIGHLY over rated. Most target shooter dry fire their rimfire rifles more than they fire live ammo out of it.

My 15-22 has been dry fired probably about 200 times while I was adgusting a new trigger I put in it. THere is no noticable marks from this on the firing pin or the barrel.

DOn't worry about it - just go shoot!
most match guns are setup witha short firing pin like the m&p it cant reach the chamber to damage it so dont worry about it..

the bolt hold open problem is more than likely dew to needing to be cleaned if any grit gets in the slot with the bolt release button it will not work... a bad mag can cause this problem also or even weak ammo... clean it good and make sure the bolt release is working smoothly and inspect the follower in the mag for damage.. hope this helps.. most of the time it is not a good idea to dry fire any weapon.. ive worked on a bolt action rifle because a father had let his kid dry fire it for practice and the firing pin lodged forward which wasnt a problem till he bolted a live rd in the gun and it went off... good for him the locks had started to engage and the gun didnt blow up but he could have killed someone just as easily.. just dont do it on purpose...
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