Is there a break in process for handguns?

[lives4huntin]

I have decided to use my .41. I have broke in the few new/rebarreled rifles I own, but have not ever heard of breaking in a handgun. Any advice?

 

[Old Fuff]

Revolvers seldom need any breaking in. However you can safely smooth the action by dry firing. If you do so use snap caps in the chambers.

That said, the previous owner may have done the necessary beeaking in, and if so you don't have to do anything more.

 

[calaverasslim]

Yes, there is definatley a break in period for the revolver. The time between your loading it and the first time you squeeze the trigger, then it is broken in.

 

[XD9WBT]

There is no break in period in mechanical terms but I do like to formally introduce the new gun to the other guns and then pick one of the other guns to give the newbie the low down on what is expected.

 

[Rodentman]

I think it's similar to introducing a new cat into the house. The cats will be standoffish for awhile but pretty soon they'll be cleaning each other and curling up together.

 

[twodawgs]

I owned a 7-1/2" Ruger Redhawk for about ten years and then traded it back for a new 1911, along with a bucket full of $$, to the guy who originally sold it to me.

We saw him a month or so later and he wanted to know what I'd done to the trigger. He said he'd never fired one smoother than that. I hadn't noticed anything but what use I gave it must have just smoothed things up.

Guess ya' don't always know.

 

[Just One Shot]

Break in procedure:

1. Buy mass quantities of ammo.
2. Drive to safe location.
3. Fire mass quantities of ammo.
4. Clean and repeat.

Now when your wife asks why you spend so much time at the range or why you spend so much money on ammunition you can tell her you are following a recomended break in procedure for your gun.

Who knows? You might get away with it for a couple of months before she finally wises up.

 

[moooose102]

Y-E-S! BREAK open the box, BREAK open the ammo and shoot! smile, reload, and repeat!