Am receiving conflicting info concerning dryfiring my Shield 9mm. Can someone definitively answer this for me. Can I dryfire it without damaging it or not? Same question regarding my Shield .22LR Compact. (Not seeking opinions-- I have plenty already. Need authoritative, expert guidance.) Thanks!
Dryfire OK or not????
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bigwheelzip
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No dry fire with rimfire
Optional dryfire with centerfire
Optional dryfire with centerfire
For expert opinions, read your factory manual. 
If you have any concern about dry firing a center fire cartridge, use a snap cap. I know of no rimfire manufacturer that approves of the process, but again, their manual should answer that question. To my knowledge, S&W says it's a no-no with all their .22's.
If you have any concern about dry firing a center fire cartridge, use a snap cap. I know of no rimfire manufacturer that approves of the process, but again, their manual should answer that question. To my knowledge, S&W says it's a no-no with all their .22's.
MichiganScott
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When in doubt, got to the source. From the S&W FAQs;
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.
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.
Arik
Member
Center fire YES.
Rim fire NO
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Rim fire NO
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MWater
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For expert opinions, read your factory manual.
If you have any concern about dry firing a center fire cartridge, use a snap cap. I know of no rimfire manufacturer that approves of the process, but again, their manual should answer that question. To my knowledge, S&W says it's a no-no with all their .22's.
It's not impossible to design a rimfire that's okay to dry-fire. Everyone's favorite 22, for example:
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