Kyle2011
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Where do you stand on this topic? Do you think releasing the slide into an empty chamber damages parts of the gun or is this just a myth?
I think on a 1911 it is a very real concern.
Dropping the slide of a 1911 on an empty chamber batters the locking lugs
No, but this is more a matter of etiquette. If it is a used gun and I want to check for hammer follow, I will ask first.Do you drop the slide on other peoples' guns? How bout at the counter of your gun store?
Do you drop the slide on other peoples' guns? How bout at the counter of your gun store?
Dry-firing is fine, from my understanding (a process that involves releasing the slide with the chamber empty [hopefully!])
Done occasionally to test for hammer followdown won't hurt. Sitting around playing with the gun in that way repeatedly while watching a rented movie will.