Question on 642

[got2hav1]

Will I harm the revolver in any way by dry firing the 642. No snap caps, just pulling the trigger on the unloaded revolver. I would like to accelerate the break in and hopefully make the trigger pull a little smoother. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[TACC1]

I don't have the definitive answer, but here's what I did, and why.
On this forum, you will find that dry-firing won't hurt the 642. I've
always worried that a lot of dry-firing might cause the firing-pin
bushing/aperture to get peened to a larger size. That's why I got
a set of snap-caps for it, and fired merrily away. I don't know if I
just got used to the trigger pull, or if it actually improved.
All I know, is that I can shoot it better than when I got it, and I'm
now a big fan of snap-caps. Just an amateur's viewpoint. TACC1

 

[got2hav1]

I don't have the definitive answer, but here's what I did, and why.
On this forum, you will find that dry-firing won't hurt the 642. I've
always worried that a lot of dry-firing might cause the firing-pin
bushing/aperture to get peened to a larger size. That's why I got
a set of snap-caps for it, and fired merrily away. I don't know if I
just got used to the trigger pull, or if it actually improved.
All I know, is that I can shoot it better than when I got it, and I'm
now a big fan of snap-caps. Just an amateur's viewpoint. TACC1

Yes thats an option I guess. If I don't hear from anyone who has done a lot of dry fires with no ill effects I guess I will look for some snap caps. Thanks for your reply.

 

[watzittoya]

Another option if you don't want to buy snapcaps is punch out the primer from spent shells and fill the primer opening with RTV (silicone sealer).

Anything to absorb the impact, even if only a little.

 

[got2hav1]

Dry fire

I did a search on another forum and got my answer. Dry fire all you want , no problem... I'll let you know if I find out differently.