Snap caps for 442?

[chesterdog]

I'm new to revolvers and want to know if I need to use snap caps when practicing/dry firing my 442.
What damage if any can occur from dry firing?
I thought only rimfires have this problem.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[chesterdog]

I'm new to revolvers and want to know if I need to use snap caps when practicing/dry firing my 442.
What damage if any can occur from dry firing?
I thought only rimfires have this problem.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[skeezix]

Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum.

You'll probably get more responses if you'll ask this question in the "1945 to Present" section above.

But......since I'm already here......

Here's a thread about snap caps and the 642 - same as the 442, just silver.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5301039...3572#8521013572color.

Generally speaking, you don't need snap caps for a moderate amount of dry firing with a centerfire revolver. However, just to be on the safe side, I use fired cases with the spent primers still intact. That way I don't have to buy a bunch of different calibers of snap caps.

 

[walnutred]

I make my own snap caps. Take a fired case and knock the primer out. Fill the primer hole with a drop of RTV silicone sealant. Once the sealer is dry cut it flush with the case using a razor blade.

Some of the stuff I shoot snap caps are simply not available.

 

[chesterdog]

Ooops, bad clicky I thought I was in 1945 to present. Thanks for the tips though.

Steve