It can cause damage to the very finely machined and honed interface between the hammer and the sear, which was not designed to support this action.Mr.Scott wrote:How exactly will it cause damage to the hammer as it should be in the cocked position when the slide goes into battery?TexaNurse wrote:Yes, it is okay to dry fire.
I also learned that it is NOT okay to sling forward the slide on an empty chamber. Overtime, it can cause damage to the sear, hammer, and/or breech face.
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- Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Dry Firing a 1911
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Re: Dry Firing a 1911
- Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Dry Firing a 1911
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Re: Dry Firing a 1911
For confirmation, here's a pistolsmith's word on dry firing the 1911. The info is at the very end of the article. There's lots of good basic info on disassembly and maintenance here as well.killerfly128 wrote:YES !!!