Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've not shot a rifle in many years, but fellow shooters are giving me the "carbine match bug". My lovely wife, trying to find the perfect Christmas present (this was back in 1986) bought me a brand new Colt HBAR Sporter .223 AR-15. A very nice gun. I took it to the range, fired 15 to 20 rounds through it, cleaned it and put it into the safe. Now 20 years later I may finally have a use for it. In preparation for my first carbine match, I would like to do a little dry firing but I've never heard anyone say how to dry fire without damaging the gun. Is it like a 1911 where I can dry fire all day long on an empty chamber without risk? Or would it be best to pick up a couple of snap caps? For the sake of this gun, I will not open the gun safe until the fine members of this forum have had their say. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Look at DPMS's website here: http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=1133 Problem solved for $17.95 Edited November 12, 2007 by EricW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks Eric. It says its for A15 type rifles. This includes all AR-15's and not just those built by DPMS? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Yes. DPMS has to use the "A15" designation because AR-15 and M-4 are trademarks of Colt and apparently lawsuits are the only way Colt was making money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911user Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Do ARs really need something like this to be safe for dry fire? (serious question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 No, but your firing pin will thank you later. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have several of those devices and they work great. Just remember to take it out before you hear "Load and make ready". I know this from experience! The loudest sound in either a gun fight or a shooting match is "CLICK"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I've dry fired various ARs, tens of thousands of times with no gadgetry, never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 AHHH the regular "Chuck Taylor" tens of thousands I myself have never used a "device" and I have dry fired a couple of dozen times with no harm noted. KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 AHHH the regular "Chuck Taylor" tens of thousands I myself have never used a "device" and I have dry fired a couple of dozen times with no harm noted. KURTM A couple of dozen times, eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I really don't dry fire rifles very much! "Snaping in...that,s for boot camp baby"!! I usually only dry fire them to test a trigger once installed. Now magazine changes...well Kelly and Chuck better watchout!! I'm sure it,s in the millions of bazzillions KURTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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