Question about shotguns

mossbergman500 · 11-21-2009, 04:42 PM

I was just wondering is it okay to dry fire shotguns or not ? Some people say it is fine and others say that you should not dry fire at all because it will damage the firing pin, just wondering what your take is on this .

Capt'n Mil Coll · 11-21-2009, 04:52 PM

I do it a little but I would not do it a lot.
Most say dont do it at all.
How do you learn the shotgun rifle handgun if you dont practice dry fireing it?
Before I ever go to a range I have taken my firearms apart and put them back together and cleaned any new or used firearm. I hold them fire them use the safety.
Generaly know them inside and out.

mossbergman500 · 11-21-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks

mossbergman500 · 11-21-2009, 05:48 PM

thanks for the advice

Midas · 11-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Yes, it is fine to dry fire them, in fact it makes for good practice while sitting in front of the TV!

ArkansasHunter · 11-21-2009, 06:55 PM

I do it when no one is around LOL But not rimfires.

nathangdad · 11-21-2009, 07:28 PM

I do not dry fire any of my guns. I do realize differing points of view exist on this matter.

deerehunter · 11-21-2009, 07:31 PM

In my opinion it depends on the gun. Quality brand guns normally don't have a problem, while cheaper guns tend to break the firing pin. I have only had one gun that the firing pin broke on, and it was a saturday night special.

samuel · 11-22-2009, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by deerehunter

In my opinion it depends on the gun. Quality brand guns normally don't have a problem, while cheaper guns tend to break the firing pin. I have only had one gun that the firing pin broke on, and it was a saturday night special.

This is the right answer.Any and all older breakopen shotguns with fireing pins will break the fireing pin.The M12 win will stick the fireing pin ahead and may slam fire when loaded.There are other things.If you can't find out for sure if it is safe,knock the fired primer out of an empty hull and stuff pencil eraser in the primer pocket or put that liquid plastic in and use like a snapcap.Or use a snapcap.I have several of all guages with standard loads but no powder or primer to test actions too.Do "NOT" dryfire without knowing it is ok. ,,,sam.

Farmer · 11-22-2009, 03:19 AM

My CZ rifle owners manual tells me to dry fire the rifle after i put the bolt back in before puting it in storage etc and not to leave it cocked stressing the spring

SwedeSteve · 11-22-2009, 08:02 AM

Snap caps all the way !!

mossbergman500 · 11-22-2009, 04:07 PM

thanks for all the answers

Kaybe · 11-22-2009, 11:29 PM

It is ok to dry fire the 870, but be paranoid about checking any firearm that you dry fire. Check it, then check it again to make sure it is empty. You can't call it back if it goes off.

airman calle · 12-08-2009, 09:58 PM

i am the proud owner of a Mossberg maveric 88 and i want to buy another one any suggestions?

samuel · 12-09-2009, 12:01 AM

Do you have a wife?If so be prepared to buy her something.(thats the trouble with buying guns,they may cost twice what they are priced at) ,,,sam.

Capt'n Mil Coll · 12-09-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by airman calle

i am the proud owner of a Mossberg maveric 88 and i want to buy another one any suggestions?

You want to buy another mossy or just another shotgun?

If its shotgun an 870 is a good choice. I like the ones I have.

The N E F Pardner pump is a good shotgun too. At least from what I see of the one I bot.

I also have a model 12 Winchester that I think is a great shotgun.

If you want to sell the house you can get a Benelli autoloader Super Black Eagle (SBE).
They are a very good quality shotgun.

If your looking for cheep the Savage/Stevens or H&R single shots are very good quality shotguns.

glove · 12-11-2009, 04:08 PM

A lot of people say it is OK to dry fire even my CCW instructor. I just don't want to take a chance of messing up my firing pins so I always use snap caps mostly A-zoom in my pistols, rifles and shotguns.
Dave Z

11-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
mossbergman500 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: national city , CA Posts: 28	Question about shotguns I was just wondering is it okay to dry fire shotguns or not ? Some people say it is fine and others say that you should not dry fire at all because it will damage the firing pin, just wondering what your take is on this .

11-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#2
Capt'n Mil Coll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right behind you. -NRA Member- Posts: 4,124	I do it a little but I would not do it a lot. Most say dont do it at all. How do you learn the shotgun rifle handgun if you dont practice dry fireing it? Before I ever go to a range I have taken my firearms apart and put them back together and cleaned any new or used firearm. I hold them fire them use the safety. Generaly know them inside and out. __________________ Its going to take more than a zombie vampire lezibian biker whore to ruin my day.

11-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
Midas Chief Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 3,823 Blog Entries: 6	Yes, it is fine to dry fire them, in fact it makes for good practice while sitting in front of the TV! __________________ NRA Life Member 10mm Auto-The ultimate trail gun

11-21-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 18,418	I do it when no one is around LOL But not rimfires. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

11-21-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,055	Personally, I do not dry fire any of my guns. I do realize differing points of view exist on this matter.

11-21-2009, 04:53 PM	#3
mossbergman500 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: national city , CA Posts: 28	Thanks

11-21-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
mossbergman500 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: national city , CA Posts: 28	thanks for the advice

11-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
deerehunter Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	In my opinion it depends on the gun. Quality brand guns normally don't have a problem, while cheaper guns tend to break the firing pin. I have only had one gun that the firing pin broke on, and it was a saturday night special.

11-22-2009, 03:19 AM	#10
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 511	My CZ rifle owners manual tells me to dry fire the rifle after i put the bolt back in before puting it in storage etc and not to leave it cocked stressing the spring __________________ Cheers, Rob I'm into gun control - I always use both hands!!!!!!!

11-22-2009, 08:02 AM	#11
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,406	Snap caps all the way !! __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

11-22-2009, 04:07 PM	#12
mossbergman500 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: national city , CA Posts: 28	thanks for all the answers

11-22-2009, 11:29 PM	#13
Kaybe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northcentral Ohio Posts: 953	It is ok to dry fire the 870, but be paranoid about checking any firearm that you dry fire. Check it, then check it again to make sure it is empty. You can't call it back if it goes off. __________________ "It's a Mister Grimm, something about the reaping."

12-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#14
airman calle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	i am the proud owner of a Mossberg maveric 88 and i want to buy another one any suggestions?

12-09-2009, 12:01 AM	#15
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 12,447	Do you have a wife?If so be prepared to buy her something.(thats the trouble with buying guns,they may cost twice what they are priced at) ,,,sam.

12-11-2009, 04:08 PM	#17
glove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Richfield Ohio Posts: 108	snap caps all the way A lot of people say it is OK to dry fire even my CCW instructor. I just don't want to take a chance of messing up my firing pins so I always use snap caps mostly A-zoom in my pistols, rifles and shotguns. Dave Z