tyro, my quote about dryfiring for Ruger and S&W meant regardless what the manual says, IMHO I do not , have not and will not dryfire any firearm. I have seen S&Ws that have had trouble with firing pins, whether they were dryfired or not. The same applies for Ruger, regardless what the manual says. This does not mean that you will have problems because you do dryfire. Just as I may have a problem with my firing pin even though I don't dryfire. Taurus did have alot of trouble in their early days, but I feel they have made huge changes in Quality Control. I believe Taurus fully understands that a firearm is after all , a fine machine that needs to be operated for what it was intended for. Ruger, S&W, and anyone else who encourages dryfiring IMHO is teaching us not treat our firearms as they should be treated. My automotive manuals tell me to change the oil every 7,500 miles, I do it every 3,000. All 3 gunmakers here make excellent firearms and we all have favorites. I hope we all have principles also. WHO HAS SOLD US OUT!