Will dry firing hurt my guns?

[Rick 67]

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From the Taurus P22 manual
22. Dry firing is bad for this firearm,wether the hammer block is engaged or otherwise,

The manual for my .380 does not address this issue.

380 is a centerfire cartridge, so I wouldn't expect anything less.

that's what I figured
Do you have any recomendations on ammunition for the Bersa .380? I am using Cor bon 90 grain JHP that was recomended by the clerk at the gun shop

You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early!

[TomAiello 26]

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Do you have any recomendations on ammunition for the Bersa .380? I am using Cor bon 90 grain JHP that was recomended by the clerk at the gun shop

My regular carry is a .380 (Sig P232), loaded with Hornady Critical Defense.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
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[warpedskydiver 0]

If you carry a .380 remember that there is only 200lbs of force in that round, shot placement is very critical.

For that matter a .22lr will work if you can hit what you want no matter what the circumstances are.

[TomAiello 26]

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If you carry a .380 remember that there is only 200lbs of force in that round, shot placement is very critical.

Yep. My circumstances don't really let me carry anything much larger. I realize there are some 9's that are about the same size, but I'm pretty fond of the little sig, and have spent a fair bit of time practicing with it, and I think that familiarity with it is going to serve me better than a larger round from a handgun I'm not as practiced with.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
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[warpedskydiver 0]

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If you carry a .380 remember that there is only 200lbs of force in that round, shot placement is very critical.

Yep. My circumstances don't really let me carry anything much larger. I realize there are some 9's that are about the same size, but I'm pretty fond of the little sig, and have spent a fair bit of time practicing with it, and I think that familiarity with it is going to serve me better than a larger round from a handgun I'm not as practiced with.

that is probably the best .380 ever made fixed bbl on that really helps

[Krip 2]

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as how I broke the tip on the firing pin of a Mk II by dry-firing after being told that, I'll pass, thanks - you do as you wish.

I agree for rim fire.

Center fire OTOH I'm reading, and being told at the club by the folks thate compete that for practice dry fire should be 80%, live fire 20 %.

Stay safe when dry firing or farting.

One Jump Wonder

[mnealtx 0]

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as how I broke the tip on the firing pin of a Mk II by dry-firing after being told that, I'll pass, thanks - you do as you wish.

I agree for rim fire.

Center fire OTOH I'm reading, and being told at the club by the folks thate compete that for practice dry fire should be 80%, live fire 20 %.

Dry firing is a perfect time for practicing your grip, sight picture and trigger control. It also has the beneficial effect of smoothing out the trigger mechanism, over time.

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Stay safe when dry firing or farting.

Wet fart - negligent discharge.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[Ron 10]

Short answer... Not if it is a modern centerfire weapon

Longer answer

http://www.ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com/2009/08/31/front-sights-monday-blog-you-wont-hurt-your-gun-dry-practicing/

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[warpedskydiver 0]

Just remember to always visually check the chamber even after working the action to clear it.

It is amazing how many people put a small hole in their TV set.

[Ron 10]

And for grins,
1. Put the ammo in another room.
2. Check it each time you pick it up.
3. Still never point it at anything you are not willing to destroy.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334