I've been shooting for 45 years. Never owned a snap cap until this year, because of Kel Tec. I've always used spent shells. Never had a problem with firing pins etc. I bought 9mm snap caps for the Kel Tec and it hit the plunger so hard it drove it in so deep it would not reset. What's the concensus on using spent shells? I use them until they look bad then swith to another. I don't dry fire without something in the chamber. Either a spent shell or snap cap. I know there are exceptions, but exceptions confuse me and I stick to one rule.
concensus on snap caps vs spent shells
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sipowicz
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I like caps....once you indent the casing, your pin may be hitting air...also, caps have a nose for easier feeding into an auto....and I like the red color...
Really no need to use them on centerfire guns. Rimfire yes.
If you prefer to use them, you can make your own for any caliber. Take a empty case and pop the primer, cut small pieces of eraser from a pencil and epoxy into the primer pocket. Trim with a razor blade.
If you prefer to use them, you can make your own for any caliber. Take a empty case and pop the primer, cut small pieces of eraser from a pencil and epoxy into the primer pocket. Trim with a razor blade.
Spotteddog
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Though the factory knows best, I've seen enough bad outcomes with other highly tempered parts smacking into one another over the years, to make me uneasy with the concept.
Count me in the camp that won't W/O something under it.
YMMV?
Count me in the camp that won't W/O something under it.
YMMV?
Jack Flash
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I always use snap caps. Even if they are a waste of money, the cost is insignificant compared to the cost of the firearms.
Jim Shugart
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I just use snap caps for .22's (rimfires) to keep from damaging the firing pin or denting the rim of the chambers.
A possible problem with using 'empties' is confusing them with live ammo.
I've dryfired both wheel guns and semiauto's many, many times with nothing in the chamber(s). Never a problem.
A possible problem with using 'empties' is confusing them with live ammo.
I've dryfired both wheel guns and semiauto's many, many times with nothing in the chamber(s). Never a problem.
Once a centerfire round has fired, the indent is there in the primer. Dry firing on top of that, the firing pin is just going in the same indent or hole, so it really is not hitting anything.
What purpose does it serve? There is no longer any resistance. Same with a rimfire unless you turn the empty each time so it strikes a different part of the rim.
What purpose does it serve? There is no longer any resistance. Same with a rimfire unless you turn the empty each time so it strikes a different part of the rim.
Spotteddog
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For the same reason a pinion snubber was mounted above the nose of a differential, or on the top of the frame rail below the upper control arm on an automobile. To lessen the possible adverse effects of unintended over travel.
Spotteddog
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More than 2 moving parts on machines and all? Whether car, airplane, or gun moving parts are what they are. And usually react predictably to certain actions that occur? I think that there's a premium line of snap caps, (but I can't recall who makes them at the moment) that are all metal and have brass or aluminum spring loaded "primers"? I figure one set for .38/.357, one for 9X19(etc.) wouldn't break the bank expense wise?
BTW: I told you the first time I wrote to you when you joined. Yours was actually the more appropriate handle for ME, than the one I actually use! Now you see how true that really is!
BTW: I told you the first time I wrote to you when you joined. Yours was actually the more appropriate handle for ME, than the one I actually use! Now you see how true that really is!
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