dummy shot shells - where do you get them?

[Chris17404]

Since I am new to shotgunning, I'd like to practice loading and unloading my new shotgun so I get really good at it, and can do it quickly and in the dark. I figure it's best to practice with shot shells that can't go "boom".

Where can you get some dummy shot shells that look, feel, and work like regular ammo?

Is there anything you shouldn't do with them? Can you pull the trigger with one in the chamber? Will it eject correctly when you rack the slide?

Thanks!

 

[ron73644]

online or gun store
yes
no
yes

and don't forget which is live ammo and which isn't.

 

[carpfisher]

PM me your address and I'll make you some. You pay shiping. Or find a reloader at the range you are practicing at with your new shotgun!
Greg

 

[Cawdor]

A-Zoom from Mid South

 

[steveno]

Brownell's has either the dummy shells for function testing or snap caps

 

[mtnboomer]

CAUTION! Dummy shells are for action testing (proving) only! Not dry firing! Snap Caps are for dry firing! Do not get the two mixed up. You will break your firing pin using dummy shells for dry firing.