Dry firing my BP revolver

[w_houle]

I wanted to get used to firing my revolver, but did not want to dry fire it without any cushion between the nipple and the hammer. I cut up small sections of fishtank air hose and it seems to be working just fine

 

[mykeal]

Just remove the nipples. The section of the hammer below the head will impact the frame; if it's not a brass frame there shouldn't be any problem.

 

[w_houle]

Yup... it's brass

 

[mykeal]

Well, forget the idea about removing the nipples. Keep using the rubber bumpers.

 

[Fred_Fred]

how long did you cut the sections?

 

[KW-Bane]

good idea on the bumper/tubing thingymabob!

I wonder how long they will hold up? I guess I'll have to try it

 

[w_houle]

long enough to where I don't hear the hammer hit the nipple yet short enough to where it doesnt cause any drag or binding, I think it might be 1/4" long