Forgive me if this has been covered ad nauseum before, and I'm pretty sure it has, but I looked and looked for a thread and couldn't find it.
I am new to shooting in the past year. I have 4 handguns, no long guns or shotguns. Went to my CHL class, but have not yet received my plastic.
My guns: Citadel 1911 .45 - Taurus 708 slim 9mm - Beretta .32 - Para Ord 1911 .45 3.5"
My question is: Are these guns okay to dry fire while practicing sighting and trigger pull at home?
I have asked a gunsmith with 30 years experience and he says they're all okay to dry fire. The owners manuals say they're not.
Seems like everyone I ask gives a different answer.
I have been told to get snap caps, but the gunsmith at the store where I almost bought the snapcaps told me I would never harm the guns by dry firing them. (He looked at each gun while I was there)
Anyone want to clue me in on this?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I am new to shooting in the past year. I have 4 handguns, no long guns or shotguns. Went to my CHL class, but have not yet received my plastic.
My guns: Citadel 1911 .45 - Taurus 708 slim 9mm - Beretta .32 - Para Ord 1911 .45 3.5"
My question is: Are these guns okay to dry fire while practicing sighting and trigger pull at home?
I have asked a gunsmith with 30 years experience and he says they're all okay to dry fire. The owners manuals say they're not.
Seems like everyone I ask gives a different answer.
I have been told to get snap caps, but the gunsmith at the store where I almost bought the snapcaps told me I would never harm the guns by dry firing them. (He looked at each gun while I was there)
Anyone want to clue me in on this?
Thanks in advance for your help!