Andymospit Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I accidently caught the trigger whilst cleaning my gun and caused it to dry fire, will this damage the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I accidently caught the trigger whilst cleaning my gun and caused it to dry fire, will this damage the gun? No, unlikely mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 What sort of gun? With most its bad practice, but shouldn't do any lasting damage (as long as the PIN hasn't broken or flown out!) as a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymospit Posted May 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 What sort of gun? With most its bad practice, but shouldn't do any lasting damage (as long as the PIN hasn't broken or flown out!) as a one off. Beretta Silver Pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 I dry-fired my Lanber O/U, and a 1/2" section of firing pin flew out the end of the barrel and across the floor. Wouldn't advise doing it regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 No it won't be damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Dont make a habit of it (get some snap caps) but should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 When you say gun i assume it`s shotgun so as above it isn`t like to cause any damage, the same goes for centrefire rifles, however don`t dryfire a rimfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearandnoidea Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 When you say gun i assume it`s shotgun so as above it isn`t like to cause any damage, the same goes for centrefire rifles, however don`t dryfire a rimfire. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Why not? Because the firing pin is at the edge of the chamber and can strike the face of the chamber and cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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