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by Mr.Scott
Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Dry Firing a 1911
Replies: 7
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Re: Dry Firing a 1911

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.
How exactly will it cause damage to the hammer as it should be in the cocked position when the slide goes into battery?

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