Caliper_Mi
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I'm aware the common wisdom is to never dry fire cap and ball revolvers. But, does the thin brass of the cap really provide any protection at all for the nipple/hammer when firing? I've got a Uberti/Colt Dragoon that I got new and has never been dry fired. Yet, it is developing a slight impression of a nipple on the face of the hammer as I shoot it more. So, does dry firing cause any more wear/damage to the parts than regular firing does? I'm not talking about doing extended dry fire sessions like I'm trying to break in a striker fired modern pistol, but are we overstating the effect of dry firing these guns?
I know I've read that the originals were made that the hammer would stop on the frame and have a few thousandths clearance to the nipple, so were "OK" to dry fire, but until I get around to shimming or machining parts to achieve that same clearance it seems that even regular firing will peen the hammer and nipples with time?
I know I've read that the originals were made that the hammer would stop on the frame and have a few thousandths clearance to the nipple, so were "OK" to dry fire, but until I get around to shimming or machining parts to achieve that same clearance it seems that even regular firing will peen the hammer and nipples with time?