Does anyone make/sell something like a snap cap cone to dry fire a revolver?

[Colonial Boy]

On the Starr the cylinder can be revolted with the hammer down but the nipples can be felt scraping across the hammer face.
The Tranter hammer sits well clear of the frame when resting on a nipple and contacts the frame with the cylinder removed.
See photos.

 

[smoothshooter]

Know one can get away with dropping the hammer on a cone. But if it is an expensive weapon....

Cock the hammer. Take a foam ear plug cut in half and push it down in the hammer recess a little way. Pull trigger.
Dry fire as long as you want. Just remember to remove the now-compressed ear plug when you are done.
Works with modern revolvers too. Makes Snap Caps a waste of money.

 

[Eutycus]

Get 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.

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 drops

 

[Twisted_1in66]

Know one can get away with dropping the hammer on a cone. But if it is an expensive weapon....

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...

worked for me!

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Know one can get away with dropping the hammer on a cone. But if it is an expensive weapon....

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.
Larry.

 

[Dale Lilly]

Know one can get away with dropping the hammer on a cone. But if it is an expensive weapon....

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

 

[Dale Lilly]

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.

 

[Smokerr]

I alwyas put pistols in a category or hand fired guns. The sub category of Revolver, Semi Auto, Muzzle Loaders of various types. Add in some other odd and ends. Basically a single hand use gun, shorter barrel . More close up self defense though offensive use not precluded.

Now they seem to have decided Pistols are Semi autos.

 

[CaptainKirk]

Cock the hammer. Take a foam ear plug cut in half and push it down in the hammer recess a little way. Pull trigger.
Dry fire as long as you want. Just remember to remove the now-compressed ear plug when you are done.
Works with modern revolvers too. Makes Snap Caps a waste of money.

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.

 

[smoothshooter]

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.
You put the foam plug deeper in the hammer slot in the frame. Well below the hammer face and nipple circle. Works every time.
Give it a try.
Makes snap caps for modern revolvers totally unnecessary too.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Not so.
You put the foam plug deeper in the hammer slot in the frame. Well below the hammer face and nipple circle. Works every time.
Give it a try.
Makes snap caps for modern revolvers totally unnecessary too.

Just so, you’re spot on, but I prefer leather as it retains oil well

 

[stubshaft]

That's one of the advantages of the Ruger Old Army. You can dry fire to your hearts content since the hammer does not contact the cones.

 

[French Colonial]

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.

YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION!!!!

The foam goes much further down into the hammer slot and never gets near the nipples!!!!
Great Ceasars ghost how many times do we have to explain something!

 

[AlexB]

YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION!!!!

The foam goes much further down into the hammer slot and never gets near the nipples!!!!
Great Ceasars ghost how many times do we have to explain something!

How's that work on a rifle?

 

[smoothshooter]

Just so, you’re spot on, but I prefer leather as it retains oil well

What is the purpose of the oil?

 

[smoothshooter]

How's that work on a rifle?

Would not work on a side hammer rifle (foam ear plug).

 

[CaptainKirk]

YOUR NOT PAYING ATTENTION!!!!

The foam goes much further down into the hammer slot and never gets near the nipples!!!!
Great Ceasars ghost how many times do we have to explain something!

You're right. I wasn't paying attention, as the aquarium tubing works just fine for me. And stop shouting.
“I hate rude behavior in a man. I won’t tolerate it.”-Cap't Woodrow Call

 

[Colonial Boy]

What is the purpose of the oil?

Just that it helps stop rust although it can cause discolouration.