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tbaby303
12-27-2009, 22:33
Can you dry fire a AR15? or do i have to buy a dummie round to put in and dry fire? it it safe for the fire pin.
rtr
12-27-2009, 22:36
It's safe to dryfire without a dummy round.
bjl913
12-28-2009, 04:33
It's safe to dryfire without a dummy round.

100% true. you wont hurt it. dry fire practice is key to getting "good"!
USMC88-93
12-28-2009, 09:19
Just do not do it without the upper on the weapon.
Troublco
12-28-2009, 09:26
Just do not do it without the upper on the weapon.

+1. You'll damage the receiver where the hammer hits it if the upper is not in place unless you have a special gunsmith's block for the hammer to fall on. Also, you can get a dry-fire adapter that allows you to only pull the bolt carrier back about an inch or so to cock the hammer. Works well if you dry fire a lot, like high power shooters.