Does dry firing mp40 shield produce a noise?
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B0308
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Step 1: Positively ensure that the magazine is out and the chamber clear.
Step 2: Point in a safe direction and pull the trigger, dry firing should yield an audible click.
If it's a very loud bang, you failed step one
Best of luck with your new pistol.
Step 2: Point in a safe direction and pull the trigger, dry firing should yield an audible click.
If it's a very loud bang, you failed step one
Best of luck with your new pistol.
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bigggbbruce
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If it's a very loud bang, you failed step one
Now that's funny right there, and I don't care who you are.
Not if you are doing it right!
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The striker (aka "firing pin") has to generate enough force with spring tension to set off the primer; when it reaches the end of its forward travel it makes a noise. If you filled the channel in which the pin travels with grease it will not move, and there will be no noise; not recommended.
By the way, it is perfectly safe to dry fire the gun as it will not damage it, with B0308's warning above in mind. Enjoy and be safe!
By the way, it is perfectly safe to dry fire the gun as it will not damage it, with B0308's warning above in mind. Enjoy and be safe!
Sigsavvy
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As was mentioned, an audible click will be heard (and felt). Advice I adhere to is to ensure that when dry firing you are in a separate room from any live ammo. Check and recheck that the gun is not loaded before dry firing of course. Never assume the gun is not loaded.
It's a great way to work on trigger control and even to smooth out new triggers a bit. I dry fire whenever possible to work on keeping the gun completely still when the trigger breaks (harder than it sounds).
I also use snap caps from time to time just to practice clearing and slide work, etc.
As Bob O mentioned, after you pull the trigger you actually only need to move the slide back about 1/2" to reset everything to dry fire again. A bit of a pain but not too bad.
Just be safe, dry fire in a room that contains no live ammo and check one more time than you think is necessary!
It's a great way to work on trigger control and even to smooth out new triggers a bit. I dry fire whenever possible to work on keeping the gun completely still when the trigger breaks (harder than it sounds).
I also use snap caps from time to time just to practice clearing and slide work, etc.
As Bob O mentioned, after you pull the trigger you actually only need to move the slide back about 1/2" to reset everything to dry fire again. A bit of a pain but not too bad.
Just be safe, dry fire in a room that contains no live ammo and check one more time than you think is necessary!
Is the ammo going to jump into the gun?
I practice dry firing all the time. I do wall drills a LOT. Pretty much 100% of the time it is in a room where live ammo is no less than 3 feet away, the humanity!
When starting dry fire drills, do a conscious check of the firearm. Start your drills, and don't handle live ammo until you are done.
0% risk of an issue if you follow that one simple rule.
It is really not that hard to press check a gun before you put your booger hook in the trigger guard. The real issue isn't with live ammo being in the room, it's a complacent gun owner.
Just be conscious in your actions.
Arik
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Yes there will be a click.
Sigsavvy
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All good points. If you look up dry fire practice, most of the returns will list out the recommended way to conduct dry fire drills. The ones I have read clearly stated to remove live ammo from the area when dry firing. From Sig Sauer Academy documentation:
"To get started, you will need to make your weapon
clear and safe. Remove all live ammunition from the
area or room in which you are practicing. Select a
safe direction to point your weapon and hang your
targets. Set your timer and conduct a visual and
physical inspection of your weapon again. Then,
perform the scheduled session. Just like any other
skill development, consistent training is the key to
success.
Handguns magazine:
"So you must begin with a verified safe and empty handgun, ammo separate from the gun and preferably put in another room. Next, you need a location where you will not be interrupted by anyone. Once established, most of your "downrange" area must be able to stop an accidental live round."
People can dry fire any way they want of course. I only shared what I have found to be a good suggestion (especially to someone new to handguns).
I do appreciate the feedback and the good natured response tho and I agree the best resource is a responsible gun owner!
"To get started, you will need to make your weapon
clear and safe. Remove all live ammunition from the
area or room in which you are practicing. Select a
safe direction to point your weapon and hang your
targets. Set your timer and conduct a visual and
physical inspection of your weapon again. Then,
perform the scheduled session. Just like any other
skill development, consistent training is the key to
success.
Handguns magazine:
"So you must begin with a verified safe and empty handgun, ammo separate from the gun and preferably put in another room. Next, you need a location where you will not be interrupted by anyone. Once established, most of your "downrange" area must be able to stop an accidental live round."
People can dry fire any way they want of course. I only shared what I have found to be a good suggestion (especially to someone new to handguns).
I do appreciate the feedback and the good natured response tho and I agree the best resource is a responsible gun owner!
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