Dry fire 2011 question.

[Forester]

I'm new to the 2011 platform. From my research I understand that it is not advised to drop the slide on an empty chamber.
To practice reloads, I plan to use plastic dummy rounds. My logic is that if a live round is safe to drop the slide on, then a dummy round should be hood to go.

Anything I'm missing here?

Thanks in advance

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[Mopar82]

Always dry fired with no issues. Dummy rounds should be used like live rounds full cycle or full pull and release style threw magazine feed. Full cycle/pull on AR platforms is advised! The BCG must cycle properly to work. If you don't do a full pull it might not seat down all the way.... I'm trying to post more an help more round here!
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[Koda]

I'm new to the 2011 platform. From my research I understand that it is not advised to drop the slide on an empty chamber.

On 1911s (same thing...) the answer is, it depends: If you have a custom or light trigger the extra vibration caused by dropping the slide on an empty chamber can cause sear damage, over time. If you have a "production level" or heavier trigger pull the extra impact of the slide abruptly closing is not likely to cause the sear/hammer engagement to bounce.

 

[Forester]

On 1911s (same thing...) the answer is, it depends: If you have a custom or light trigger the extra vibration caused by dropping the slide on an empty chamber can cause sear damage, over time. If you have a "production level" or heavier trigger pull the extra impact of the slide abruptly closing is not likely to cause the sear/hammer engagement to bounce.

Staccato C no aftermarket modifications

 

[Koda]

Staccato C no aftermarket modifications

Ive never handled anything STI but my impression is they are not low end "production" guns and probably have a 4lb or lighter trigger pull. I would probably limit any empty chamber closures for type 3 malfunction drills only (I dont think it would hurt the gun to do it very sporadically IMO).

 

[Nosferatu]

1911's headspace off the back of the cartridge, which is why you should never slam it home on an empty chamber.

Dry firing without a snap-cap is fine on modern guns. I still use one though, just 'cause, why not?

 

[Forester]

1911's headspace off the back of the cartridge, which is why you should never slam it home on an empty chamber.

Dry firing without a snap-cap is fine on modern guns. I still use one though, just 'cause, why not?

Thanks for the info. So dropping slide on a snap cap is acceptable?

Thanks

 

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for the info. So dropping slide on a snap cap is acceptable?

Thanks

Correct.

 

[Forester]

Correct.

 

[Pepe-lepew]

My STI Trojans were dry fired more than live fire. Never used a snap cap. I rode the slide when resetting the trigger. I don't drop a slide on empty pistols except when training new shooters.

I did use dummy rounds for mag change drills. The weight of a full mag of rounds was important.

 

[Forester]

My STI Trojans were dry fired more than live fire. Never used a snap cap. I rode the slide when resetting the trigger. I don't drop a slide on empty pistols except when training new shooters.

I did use dummy rounds for mag change drills. The weight of a full mag of rounds was important.

mag change drills is what I am looking to use the snap caps for. I appreciate your info.

thanks