Cock the hammer. Take a foam ear plug cut in half and push it down in the hammer recess a little way. Pull trigger.
Ya, the clear tubing should be a simple solution. I really can't tell you the size of the inside diameter.Just a little longer that nipple cone. Easily replaceable when the tubing becomes shortened by the hammer dropsGet a length of clear vinyl tubing (like that used in aquarium pumps) that friction fits over the nipple and cut it just longer than the surface of the nipple to cushion the blow from the hammer..
I have also heard that in times of need, this setup can be tweaked to be used to hold the ignition device of the self-contained ammo of unmentionables when caps are not available.
Back in 1969 when I bought my first muzzle-loader, a Pedersoli percussion Kentucky pistol, I initially had a problem with flinching. My Grandfather said, you don't want to dry fire it because it will flatten the cone of the nipple and your caps with either get stuck on, or you won't be able to seat them at all. He suggested I use a previously spent cap and then don't change or remove it until the end of the practice session. He said, that way, I could dry-fire it without damaging the nipple or the cock and I just had to be sure to clean everything after I was done so I didn't have any corrosion problems...
Make your own. Take a plumbing rubber washer/gasket and either stick to the hammer or nipples. Leather also works, just have to make sure you don't use the softener if or when it may compress down and not protect.
I cut strips [1/2" X 2 " pieces of very heavy leather. They are kept on the gun at all times. After one drop. they will stay in place while you cock and fire. 35 years, no damage. Dale
OOOps. I mean on rifles/shotguns/pistols. not revolvers.
Problem with this method is with each hammer drop you can shove a tiny bit of foam down in the flash hole. Which can mess up your next trip to the range.
Not so.
Just so, you’re spot on, but I prefer leather as it retains oil well
YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION!!!!
How's that work on a rifle?
What is the purpose of the oil?
Would not work on a side hammer rifle (foam ear plug).
You're right. I wasn't paying attention, as the aquarium tubing works just fine for me. And stop shouting.
Just that it helps stop rust although it can cause discolouration.
