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[beachwalker]

Is it OK to dry fire a Ruger LCP? Wife wanted one, ( she now had Glock 26 and thought it was too heavy for her purse), bought it and now she can't get used to l-0-n-g pull of the trigger. I tend to agree with her.

Thought if she could dry fire it numerous times between trips to range it might help.

Thanks!

 

[sanerkeki]

no gun is really ok to dry fire. As far as LCp I had nothing but bad luck with it, had to send it back few times and each time they replaiced it and the replaicment was not any better. Let her look at a Barretta 84 short9 mm or bersa.

 

[Mike J]

I don't know if the LCP is ok to dry fire or not. I seem to remember someone posting about a broken firing pin from that when they first came out. There has been a recall since then though. You could get some snap caps & know you're safe. Have you read the owners manual? It usually says in there whether it is ok to or not.

 

[Pappy109]

Is it OK to dry fire a Ruger LCP? Wife wanted one, ( she now had Glock 26 and thought it was too heavy for her purse), bought it and now she can't get used to l-0-n-g pull of the trigger. I tend to agree with her.

Thought if she could dry fire it numerous times between trips to range it might help.

Thanks!

That long trigger pull is a design concept and actually functions as a safety device.

I sincerely doubt it will get any shorter by dry firing. It is great for preventing an accidental discharge when rolling around in a purse or pocket though!

Regards,
Pappy

 

[Walkalong]

Dry firing often smooths things up on triggers, but will not change the length of pull etc.

 

[chuckusaret]

I just read the Instruction Manual for the Ruger LCP and it did not make any mention of not dry firing the weapon. I also checked the instruction manual on my LCR and it states that it can be dry fired without damage to the weapon. My wife has been dry firing the LCP each and every time she practices with it prior to a range visit, so far no problem.

 

[rellascout]

no gun is really ok to dry fire.

Simply not true.....

 

[Pappy109]

I just read the Instruction Manual for the Ruger LCP and it did not make any mention of not dry firing the weapon. I also checked the instruction manual on my LCR and it states that it can be dry fired without damage to the weapon. My wife has been dry firing the LCP each and every time she practices with it prior to a range visit, so far no problem.

Public observance of her practice could pose some interesting questions at the Mall or Grocery store.........LOL

 

[beachwalker]

Thanks very much. I didn't think dry firing it would change length of pull, only serve as a way to get used to it. Thanks again everyone.

I still like the Glock better....but don't want to give up on Ruger without a legitimate try. Steve

 

[Pappy109]

Thanks very much. I didn't think dry firing it would change length of pull, only serve as a way to get used to it. Thanks again everyone.

I still like the Glock better....but don't want to give up on Ruger without a legitimate try. Steve

My pleasure ...psssst....between you and me I don't think that Glock is going anywhere soon except in a holster on your belt..

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I can't say for sure without firsthand knowledge, but using snap caps should render the question moot. You can buy them, or make them yourself by taking a spent case, removing the primer and filling its pocket with RTV silicone sealant, bathtub caulk, Shoe Goo or some similar substance. Be careful not to mix or mistake snap caps for live ammo (or vice versa).

 

[trigga]

a glock 26 too heavy? first time i heard that one. i first told myself the opposite and said my glock 22 was too light to be any good. felt like a toy. im not a big fan of glock's trigger pull myself but i can live with it and i dry fire it after unloading all the time. (not on purpose or because i feel like it) snap caps are the way to go.