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AzShooter · May 9, 2022, 11:07 PM

I've dry fired my Rough Rider a number of times with the safety on. It will not hurt the gun.

I would not try it without the safety because the firing pin would then hit the cylinder and you will see an indentation on it in no time which will hinder extraction of your cases.

May 9, 2022, 11:07 PM	#2
AzShooter Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Surprise, Az. Posts: 749	I've dry fired my Rough Rider a number of times with the safety on. It will not hurt the gun. I would not try it without the safety because the firing pin would then hit the cylinder and you will see an indentation on it in no time which will hinder extraction of your cases.