In this episode of Smith Busters, we tackle a common question: Is dropping the hammer on an empty chamber bad for your AR-15? We dive into the details, myths, and realities of this practice, exploring whether it can damage your firearm and sharing insights from our own experiences.
VIDEO HERE (6:23 minutes)
AR- Not recommended.
ReplyDelete1911- Absolutely not recommended.
I don't do it with any firearm.
ReplyDeleteThere is no downside. Way too many wives tales out there.
ReplyDelete30 years army, dropping hammers on m16's daily. 20 years of those as an armament tech. no damage. now 1911, as mentioned, damage to the firing pin retainer which eventually, years, will collapse the hole and block the firing pin, sometimes on the wrong side resulting in a slam fire auto. big fun at the range. range nco was not amused. those guys have no sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteWell, when I hammer my GF, no problem, so recommended.
ReplyDeleteI do it with all my firearms. Not systematically but as a no fear of malfunction. Then I go test the theory. I also keep all my mags fully loaded and the springs never let me down. The only gun I have that will fail is a 1911 that is not well oiled. And it is only good for a hundred rounds then I have to clean and oil again. I once put 4000 rounds through a Springfield XDM 9mm without cleaning and I still qualified for a match with accuracy and speed. Lots of myths I have disproven. Get to know your weapons well.
ReplyDeleteI close the bolt as I pull the trigger on my bolt action rifles and put a snap cap in my revolvers and 1911’s if I’m dry firing. I dry fire every weapon occasionally. While I have worn out parts on a few weapons, I’ve never destroyed one through rough handling.
ReplyDeleteThe video specifically discusses dropping the hammer on an AR LOWER.
ReplyDeleteThat is, without upper receiver.