Can I dryfire a 342?

[copaup]

I have a new 342 that I am quite fond of, but it has a rather heavy trigger. My 637 was the same way, but after about a gazillion pulls it has lightened and smoothed considerably. I'm not real keen on putting hundreds of rounds at a time through this little blaster though. I was told by a guy at the shop that I shouldn't dryfire the 342 due to the titanium parts. I know jack about titanium, but was under the impression that the only titanium on the gun was the cylinder, which wouldn't know the difference wheter or not a round was fired. Will the firing pin of the 342 suffer more stress than the firing pin of the 637? Yes, I know I could just use snap caps, but I don't usually travel around with some in my pocket in case I feel a need for dryfire practice while in a hotel or visiting family for the weekend.

 

[WorksForMe]

I use snap caps in mine.

 

[Clemson]

I have a 342 also, and I have dry fired mine fairly extensively. According to S&W, it is permissible to dry fire the 342 all you want to. I have taken them at their word, and I snap away!

The action of my gun still requires a strong pull, but it has smoothed up considerably over time. I have no intention of changing springs, etc., in my carry gun. I can shoot it quite well with the strong pull, and I know the trigger will always reset, so I am content to leave it as-is.

Clemson

 

[BigG]

I dry shoot mine anytime I feel like it. The hard pull is actually a benefit as it makes the gun more stable in your grip. The trigger finger acts as another hold in addition to the finger and a half on the stubby grip. HTH