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**Aguila Blanca** · June 23, 2013, 10:03 AM

It's safe, but IMHO it's not a good idea to make a practice of it. The firing pin is typically held in the hammer by a very small locking pin. Too much dry firing can shear that pin. Snap caps are never a bad idea.

June 23, 2013, 10:03 AM	#5
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,471	It's safe, but IMHO it's not a good idea to make a practice of it. The firing pin is typically held in the hammer by a very small locking pin. Too much dry firing can shear that pin. Snap caps are never a bad idea.