Advantages of dry firing!

[TX1911fan]

I was skeptical at first, but I have been dry firing my Springfield Armory TRP for the past few days. Maybe 50 times a day. I noticed while dry firing that I had much more control as I practiced more, and the sight barely moved. Well, I went to the range, and can see that it translated into much better shooting for me. This may not be great for some of you guys, but it is such a dramatic improvement for me that I am sold. I will be dry firing daily if possible (yes, I'll triple check to ensure the gun is unloaded).

My first shot was the bullseye, the second shot was the flyer (I blame it either on shock over the first shot, or ammo). As you can tell, I'm pleased.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Use snap caps, they are easy on the firing pin.

 

[nplant]

Dry practice is the BEST and CHEAPEST way to get better. You can practice almost any drill at home, with proper safety procedures, and get better and better without ever spending a dollar on ammo.

In fact, for me, range work has become just a validation that the dry practice is working (just like they told me it would - go figure).

You can also do it on the range when you notice your groups opening up. Go dry for a few trigger presses, and then load up again. Most times, I see my groups start to shrink again, unless I'm really tired out, at which point, it's time to go anyway.

Congrats on the progress!

 

[Maser]

+1 That dry firing is the best and cheapest practice. It's also great practice for HD situations. I like to load up my Security Six with snap caps and practice gripping the gun, trigger control, aiming, shooting around corners, etc.

 

[Zen21Tao]

Use snap caps, they are easy on the firing pin

+1. The use of snap caps can save you and your firing pin alot of headaches.

 

[ColoradoKid]

dry practice

1911,
You are on the right track...dry practice....dry dractice....dry practice....that is the secret to accurate and consistent shooting. However, you have two distinct groups below your bullseye. Both low and one a bit to the left. Question...do you want to have one group centered up in the middle of your target....???? Let me know, if interested...... PM me if you are.....

 

[kikr]

Snap caps are great to also mix in with your practice rounds on the range, lets you practice your failure to fire drills. For extra practice while dry firing, balance a dime on your front sight and try to squeeze the trigger with out it falling off.

 

[tegemu]

I keep a CZ-75 at my nesting place in the house. In the pistol is a Bullite Laser Bullet www.rovatec.com . Posted around the house are the 5 reflective targets that come with the Bullite. Whenever I am relaxing or watching the TV, I get lots of dryfiring and the laser spot shows me where I would have hit. If I hit one of their targets, there is a bright flash of light. A really great device.