tofu1998 2 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Is it necessary to avoid releasing the hammer without a round in chamber? Some times I have do this to release the strain from the main spring, do I need to use a snap cap (dummy shell)? What precautions do you guys take? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I don't worry about it. It's an AK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aegi808 15 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 cobra speaks truth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tbizzle 18 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I don't worry about it. It's an AK. THIS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PostsOnPercocet 32 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 5 out of 5 dentists agree. Dry firing your AK is fine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDriver 23 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Yeah I do it with all my AKs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Most military units dry fire as much as or more than live fire. If aluminum skinned ARs and shitty Berettas can survive it, an AK can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonZo 157 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Like everyone else has said, it won't hurt your gun to dry fire it. But if you are really worried about it, you can always remove the dust cover, recoil assembly and bolt carrier and let the hammer down with your hand while pulling the trigger. It would be completely unnecessary, but like I said, if you are really worried about it, its an option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tofu1998 2 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Like everyone else has said, it won't hurt your gun to dry fire it. But if you are really worried about it, you can always remove the dust cover, recoil assembly and bolt carrier and let the hammer down with your hand while pulling the trigger. It would be completely unnecessary, but like I said, if you are really worried about it, its an option. True. That was what I did the first day I got my Saiga. However it took me an hour or so to put the cover back on. Just my clumsiness, or there is something wrong with the sloppy quality control Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 If "Dry Firing" leaves you a bit chapped, just use a little lube or try foreplay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THM7 1 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I run my competition S12's with that small dust plate which attaches to the recoil assembly removed....you can put you finger in (sounds bad) and pull the trigger...just guide the hammer up. With my over/unders I use snap caps....but I agree dry firing a AK/Saiga will not hurt anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 I don't worry about it. It's an AK. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 [italian Mobster "]Don'a worry bou'it." [/italian Mobster] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAldrich2008 28 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 You can pull the charging handle halfway back, pull the trigger, and let the hammer ride the bolt down. I usually just dry fire it though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Just Do It Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BronCobraJet 80 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Like everyone else has said, it won't hurt your gun to dry fire it. But if you are really worried about it, you can always remove the dust cover, recoil assembly and bolt carrier and let the hammer down with your hand while pulling the trigger. It would be completely unnecessary, but like I said, if you are really worried about it, its an option. True. That was what I did the first day I got my Saiga. However it took me an hour or so to put the cover back on. Just my clumsiness, or there is something wrong with the sloppy quality control Once you get the hang of the cover, it shouldn't take but 5 seconds at the most. Practice, practice, practice! lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pedal2alloy 206 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Also, double check that it's unloaded and point it in a safe direction, like at a phone book or stack of newspapers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stansplace 414 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 The only time I worry about dry firing is if the dust cover is already off and my fingers are in the way. Other than that, just pull the trigger and never look back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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