The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Break in Period? What does that actually do and mean?

crazy charlie · October 23, 2012, 01:33 PM

I do believe the term'break-in' is over used in forums, unless the manufacturer states it in their users manual. Even then the cost of ammo being what it is the manufacturer should break it in before you buy it, or give you free ammo to break it in yourself.
I'm glad I didn't have to break in a newely issued firearm when I went to Nam'.
I can see it all now. Don't shoot me. I'm just going thru my break in period or taking a non functioning weapon into the armorer and him saying don't worry it is going thru it's break in period. Just keep your head down for the next 200rds. If it doesn't work after that bring it in and I'll see if I can get it back to you in the month or two.

October 23, 2012, 01:33 PM	#81
crazy charlie Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Location: PA Posts: 229	I do believe the term'break-in' is over used in forums, unless the manufacturer states it in their users manual. Even then the cost of ammo being what it is the manufacturer should break it in before you buy it, or give you free ammo to break it in yourself. I'm glad I didn't have to break in a newely issued firearm when I went to Nam'. I can see it all now. Don't shoot me. I'm just going thru my break in period or taking a non functioning weapon into the armorer and him saying don't worry it is going thru it's break in period. Just keep your head down for the next 200rds. If it doesn't work after that bring it in and I'll see if I can get it back to you in the month or two.