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October 29, 2012
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Probably an old question. Will dry firing damage the DW .22 or the 357 15-2?
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February 22, 2009
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I am inclined to dry fire rim fires less than center fires but if you have a dry fire cartridge; no harm on either. Others will chime in shortly.
Of course, I'm referring to dry fire practice. The occasional dry fire won't hurt either one.
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February 14, 2012
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From the manual page 5
Before firing, practice with your revolver UNLOADED to develop stance, aim and trigger control. The Dan Wesson revolver may be dry fired (functioned without cartridges) to develop your shooting skills without any damage to the revolver. Dry firing is NOT recommended for .22 caliber revolvers.
October 29, 2012
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I am new to this. Dry fire cartridge?Can you tell me what that is? Is it like a blank? 
April 30, 2011
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Dry firing just means pulling the trigger without a round in the chamber. Great way to practice trigger control but possible damage to the firing pin and or other lockworks as no resistance is encountered. As above, the owner's manual for DW states it' OK for centerfire weapons but not for rimfire. I always use "snap cap" dummy cartridges for dry fire practice as they protect the mechanism and eliminate any nagging concerns.
October 29, 2012
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Thanks for your responses. Is the "snap cap" or dry fire cartridge a reuseable cartridge on one time use? I'll hit Gander Mountain tomorrow.
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December 4, 2011
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October 29, 2012
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Went to Gander Mountain but could not find dry fire cartridge for 22. Would a spent shell work just as well?
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March 2, 2008
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Yes it will. I also do not like dry firing rimfire guns without a case in the chamber. I also do not normally store my Buckmark cocked (although I know I can) so I put a fired case in the chamber and drop the hammer.
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