Is it safe to dry fire a revolver?

[zigzag]

Havent own one so I dont know if its ok? I do a lot on my 1911 and is perfectly fine.

[seamusTX]

Most centerfire revolvers can be dry-fired. You have to read the manual to be sure.

Rimfire (.22) weapons of any type should not be dry-fired without snap caps, because the firing pin hits the cylinder (in the case of revolvers) or the rear face of the receiver.

- Jim

[txinvestigator]

I know it is on S&W revolvers.

[nitrogen]

There are some rimfire weapons that it is safe to dryfire, but yes, as a rule, don't dryfire a rimfire weapon unless the manual explicitly says it's okay to do so.

[seamusTX]

Which make and model rimfire weapons can be dry-fired? I'm just curious.

- Jim

[Greybeard]

Methinks dry firing some Taurus revolvers is supposed to be a no-no. Like wuz said, check their book.

[flintknapper]

Which make and model rimfire weapons can be dry-fired? I'm just curious.

- Jim

The "Ruger" auto pistols (22/45, Mark II, etc) can all be safely dry fired. In fact, in order to disassemble one it is necessary.

I am sure there are others.

[KBCraig]

Methinks dry firing some Taurus revolvers is supposed to be a no-no. Like wuz said, check their book.

They only have a single manual for revolvers. The manual says "avoid excessive dry firing".

Taurus revolvers come with a red circular plastic "thing" on the cylinder, which serves nicely in the place of snap caps.

Kevin

[stroo]

Use a snap cap. Then you don't have to worry.

[Rex B]

A Ruger Single Six with the transfer bar can be dryfired, per the manual. If you have an older model that was never updated to the transfer bar then don't do it.

I have an H&R .22 revolver which will dryfire with the cylinder removed.
I have not tried it with the Heritage but it will probably work.

With most centerfire revolvers it is OK and often recommended to smooth the action.