Been wondering what the answer is to this question. I'm looking for a revolver now and am wondering if I dry fire one... will it damage the cylinder?
I came across this answer on Yahoo Answers, which seems to be inline with things I'd read here previously:
Is that the general rule? OK to dry fire centerfire handgun (with some exceptions to the rule); NEVER dry fire rimfire handgun!!
Does the design of a revolver work well with this general rule?
I came across this answer on Yahoo Answers, which seems to be inline with things I'd read here previously:
NEVER dry fire any rimfire. Over time the firing pin will leave a permanent knick on the breech face. Never dry fire a CZ52 unless it has a new manufactired firing pin. Never dry fire certain shotguns where the manufacturer specifically states not to dry fire. Most modern centerfire weapons are safe to dry fire without damage, but just to be safe, get snap caps.
Is that the general rule? OK to dry fire centerfire handgun (with some exceptions to the rule); NEVER dry fire rimfire handgun!!
Does the design of a revolver work well with this general rule?