Snap caps

[jutinlee]

In not sure if this is the right place but I did a search and nothing came back.
Can anyone recommend some snap caps for me?
I am unfamiliar with who are trusted manufacturers and what to look at.
I want them for training with my 1911 Kimber Pro Covert 45acp.
I intend to train clearing fail to eject type situations having a partner mix snap caps into the magazine randomly.
Any tips.

 

[Dframe]

Never considered them for that purpose (I just use them for Dry-fire) but I like the A-Zoom since they're made of metal and seem to be quite durable.

 

[hey_poolboy]

I'll second the a-zooms. I have several and they've worked well for me.

Some will say just load a dummy round and fill the primer pocket with silicone or something similar. If you do that I'd make sure to paint it a bright color so as to not mix it up.

 

[rogerstg]

I use A-Zoom as well and have no complaints.

 

[Racinbob]

I'd say it's hands down. A-Zoom wins. That's all I use and they cycle like great which is what it sounds like you're looking for.

 

[matrem]

I bought some .40 & .45 A Zooms a few years ago to help with teaching my wife & daughter to safely "master" my 1911s, Glocks, and XDs in the dark.

They worked well.

Before that, my only experiences with A Zoom had been bottle necked rifle rounds.

I wasn't impressed with the few of those I'd tried.

Maybe I got a few "duds", or maybe they've improved their "bottleneck" process since then?

Tipton makes some that have worked well for me.

 

[Speedo66]

I've seen in the past where people have deprimed a case and inserted a piece of pencil eraser in place of the primer as a snap-cap.

 

[Schwing]

I've seen in the past where people have deprimed a case and inserted a piece of pencil eraser in place of the primer as a snap-cap.

I have done something similar but I just leave a spent primer in the case. If you do this, I would recommend either powder coating them or at least coloring them with a marker so they are not easily mixed in with live ammo.

 

[matrem]

I've seen in the past where people have deprimed a case and inserted a piece of pencil eraser in place of the primer as a snap-cap.

Do you just pull the primer out from the outside, or is seating a new bullet part of the process?

Um, before we get to pickin nits....

A Zooms & Tiptons don't cost all that much.

 

[Speedo66]

If the purpose of a snap cap is just to release the firing pin, I wouldn't think a seated bullet is necessary.

Same with .22's, just insert and rotate a fired case to where the firing pin will hit a part of the rim not previously struck.

 

[matrem]

I want them for training with my 1911 Kimber Pro Covert 45acp.
I intend to train clearing fail to eject type situations having a partner mix snap caps into the magazine randomly.

This is from the OP.

Just trying to answer him.
Will do my best to answer your specific question, if/when I see the thread you start.

 

[Dr.Rob]

A-zooms are better than the plastic ones. Heavier weight makes them feed better for the purpose you want.

 

[jutinlee]

Thank you Dr Rob

 

[Captains1911]

I prefer Tipton over Azoom. My experience with Azoom is the metal rims get chewed up easier.

 

[skoro]

I've used the A-zooms and Tiptons in a variety of calibers. While both work well, the Tiptons seem to hold up better.

 

[RussellC]

I've worn out both kinds. Azooms eventually get chewed up, and you will begin finding tiny aluminum pieces in your gun. Easily cleaned. The plastic ones with metal inserts were better in this regard, but dont live as long. As they get beat up a crack will form, (usually from a jam up) and are no longer tight.

All this said, and although they will need replaced from time to time, I strongly advocate getting them and dry firing the poop out of your gun.

Russellc

 

[Panzerschwein]

A-zooms work well.

 

[Frank44]

A-zooms seem to be more available in the LGS's in my area. Tipton's may have too be ordered on-line. I personally prefer the Tipton brand.