I'm new to dry firing and handguns and firing. What should I consider in order to prevent any damage on my Glock 42? I read an older thread saying that Glock recommends snap caps since it has more give so it's easier on the firing pin. What else should I consider?
What is best for dry firing? dummy rounds, snap caps, or laser training cartridge bullet
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I'm new to dry firing and handguns and firing. What should I consider in order to prevent any damage on my Glock 42? I read an older thread saying that Glock recommends snap caps since it has more give so it's easier on the firing pin. What else should I consider?
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I have used both, and think there is a place for both:
1)snap caps/dummy rounds are the cheapest but not really necessary. Watch your sights when the trigger is pulled, keep them steady through out the trigger pull.
2) laser cartridges are pretty cool and allows you to see wear you are hitting, to a degree. It indexes from the barrel instead of the sights. But still effective. I have a Matris Laser Academy setup and it’s pretty good. Helped me with rehab when my shoulder was replaced two years ago and continues to aid me as I use it twice a week at least. I also use just a laser cartridge when I’m too lazy to set up the system.
1)snap caps/dummy rounds are the cheapest but not really necessary. Watch your sights when the trigger is pulled, keep them steady through out the trigger pull.
2) laser cartridges are pretty cool and allows you to see wear you are hitting, to a degree. It indexes from the barrel instead of the sights. But still effective. I have a Matris Laser Academy setup and it’s pretty good. Helped me with rehab when my shoulder was replaced two years ago and continues to aid me as I use it twice a week at least. I also use just a laser cartridge when I’m too lazy to set up the system.
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I have / use both. Dummy rounds for function and safety testing.
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Also use dummy rounds for dry fire. I have a laser cartridge and a "universal" muzzle laser for dry fire practice, too. It depends on what I'm doing.
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For snap-caps / dummy rounds, I've tried many. By far, the best are "B's Dummy's."
www.dryfiresnapcaps.com
These are all my own pics from a review I wrote up on my forum.
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They use actual brass and lead bullets. So, the weight is pretty much identical to real ammo.
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They don't chip up and wear like others (made of plastic or aluminum).
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Once they get boogered up like this (where are the chips going??)... There can be problems with consistent extraction.
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Perfect for SAFELY function testing at home after disassembly / reassembly or installation of parts or accessories.
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For 9-mm, I ended up getting another box, so I could have one in my range bag and another for my bench. They are available in a variety of color combos.
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At the range, they come in handy for "ball & dummy" drills. Great way to work on diagnosing and correcting a "flinch."
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Also use dummy rounds for dry fire. I have a laser cartridge and a "universal" muzzle laser for dry fire practice, too. It depends on what I'm doing.
For snap-caps / dummy rounds, I've tried many. By far, the best are "B's Dummy's."
B's Dry Fire Snap Caps | Dummy Rounds
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www.dryfiresnapcaps.com
These are all my own pics from a review I wrote up on my forum.
They use actual brass and lead bullets. So, the weight is pretty much identical to real ammo.
They don't chip up and wear like others (made of plastic or aluminum).
Once they get boogered up like this (where are the chips going??)... There can be problems with consistent extraction.
Perfect for SAFELY function testing at home after disassembly / reassembly or installation of parts or accessories.
For 9-mm, I ended up getting another box, so I could have one in my range bag and another for my bench. They are available in a variety of color combos.
At the range, they come in handy for "ball & dummy" drills. Great way to work on diagnosing and correcting a "flinch."
I only have them in 12G but don't doubt it for pistol rounds too. The 12G ones I have are excellent.
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Once you've tried the B's snap caps, you can't go back to the others. Huge difference. While it seems that it would be trivial... the difference is noticeable.
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I mostly use the Tipton snap caps. They seem to last quite a while, I can usually get at least 1,000 snaps out of each one.
I picked up a dry fire mag recently, it required a lot of adjustment but it sort of accurately mimics the trigger press with a heavier spring installed to the mag. I may switch over to that.
I picked up a dry fire mag recently, it required a lot of adjustment but it sort of accurately mimics the trigger press with a heavier spring installed to the mag. I may switch over to that.
Dry fire mags so you don’t have to keep racking your slide after each shot
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Dry Fire Training | Practice Shooting at Home | DryFireMag
Enhance your shooting skills at home with DryFireMag. Experience effective dry fire training and practice shooting safely without live ammo.
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If you're only ever going to buy one dry firing accessory, this would be it.Dry fire mags so you don’t have to keep racking your slide after each shot
Dry Fire Training | Practice Shooting at Home | DryFireMag
Enhance your shooting skills at home with DryFireMag. Experience effective dry fire training and practice shooting safely without live ammo.
As a competition shooter, last year I transitioned from M&Ps to Sig P320s and used a DryFireMag for tactile trigger practice without live fire. Without consuming excessive amounts of ammunition, I finished the shooting season in 4th place nationally in Production Optics Division (the top three were shooting Shadow 2s).
For Glock use I have a TTrigger, which competes with the DryFireMag. Both are awesome products for learning correct triggering.
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I like the Coolfire trainer to use to simulate recoil and to use in my match pistol. #coolfire #coolfiretrainer #short #subscribe #fun #dryfire #simulatedrecoil #shorts #shootingsoft
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On my G42: I grind off part of the extractor groove on the rim on my snap caps (usually AZoom) so they don't try to extract when I rack the slide to reset the trigger. Punch out with a cleaning road if required.
On my G48: Use the Dry Fire mag. I too had to install one of the heavier springs to get the pull identical to actually firing the gun, but it's great now.
On my G48: Use the Dry Fire mag. I too had to install one of the heavier springs to get the pull identical to actually firing the gun, but it's great now.
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I'm aware of cracked breechfaces on Glock OEM slides due to dryfiring without a snap cap. Do a Google search and you'll see photos.
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