Snap Caps

[LLDJR]

Being new to hand guns I figure I would pose this ?? to the INGO crowd.

Are snap caps necessary for the Glock 19?

I assume they are for the Ruger LCP, Ruger says they are not for other Ruger hand guns but not specifically the LCP.

[redneckmedic]

My understanding is they are good for bolt actions, single actions, single double true actions (no transfer bar) and I have hear that dry firing the AR-15 style sear is bad for it too. I'm sure out of all those something is a mis and hopefully INGO can show the truth.

[wally05]

Glock has stated that dry firing their weapon will not hurt it. For other guns, I'd get a set for each caliber. It doesn't hurt. I use them in my beretta.

NEVER dry fire a rimfire gun (.22lr)

[pudly]

Dry firing is not a problem in general for center-fire guns. Still, it is always best to check the manual or support site. The LCP is fine to dry fire.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

That said, I have snap-caps in all of my caliber sizes. I use them for loading drills, failure drills, etc.

[SC_Shooter]

You will not need them for the G19, but having a set of dummunition is great for practice. It's nice to have a training partner slip one (or more) into a mag so you can get some FTF reps in.

Dry fire away!

[bwframe]

Originally Posted by SC_Shooter

...having a set of dummunition is great for practice. It's nice to have a training partner slip one (or more) into a mag so you can get some FTF reps in.

Dry fire away!

True. The snap caps also do very well in protecting your mags lips from the mag well and concrete floor when dry fire practicing mag changes.

Originally Posted by wally05

NEVER dry fire a rimfire gun (.22lr)

Ruger 10/22s and MK II/III pistols can be dry fired without worry as per the owners manual.

[Jack Ryan]

I would NOT own them in any calibre for any gun.

I don't play with guns. When I pull the trigger on one, I expect it to shoot.

[groovatron]

Practice doesn't always equal playing. Practice makes perfect and hittin' up the range isn't always an option.

[Jack Ryan]

Originally Posted by groovatron

Practice doesn't always equal playing. Practice makes perfect and hittin' up the range isn't always an option.

Yeah yeah yeah SWAT teams do this or that, what ever. Seen this goat roped a hundred times before.

If you are not shooting, you are not practicing. You are playing. Guns are not toys.

[wally05]

Originally Posted by Jack Ryan

Yeah yeah yeah SWAT teams do this or that, what ever. Seen this goat roped a hundred times before.

If you are not shooting, you are not practicing. You are playing. Guns are not toys.

Dry firing is practicing... I don't see what your point is. If you're just sitting there jerking the trigger, you are playing. If you are working on trigger control so the front sight doesn't move, it's practice. Dry-firing has been a way to practice trigger control for new shooters for awhile.