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    I'm more worried about the OP classifying himself as old and he's only 45! The day I find a dead spring in my magazine is when I'll call myself old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulletdog View Post
    I use snap caps for my dry fire practice.
    You're just working your ejector and extractor springs and parts needlessly.
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    Using snap caps in your AR is like wearing a condom when you have sex with your wife even after one or both of you are fixed. Not needed, but if it makes you feel safer, go for it.

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    Both times I've put a snap cap into an AR,I 've had to mortar it to get it to eject. Never again.

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    What I find more disturbing over and over when I see threads like this is how people are so worried about messing up parts like springs that cost less than $5 to replace, when we are talking about a weapon system that is predicated on its ability to easily change out parts....

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    Quote Originally Posted by bullittmcqueen View Post
    What I find more disturbing over and over when I see threads like this is how people are so worried about messing up parts like springs that cost less than $5 to replace, when we are talking about a weapon system that is predicated on its ability to easily change out parts....
    It's called ARFcom logic.
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    Re: hammer down

    I have a 1925 outboard that I need to restore. The water pump is cam actuated and uses a return spring. This thing has been stored since before WWII with the spring compressed. The spring still works as good as new.

    I guess a spring in a modern weapon made with better engineering and materials could fail sooner than a 1925 outboard motor, but I'm not going to worry about it.

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    Use one of these:

    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/872...-delrin-orange

    Using this product is not to save any wear and tear, which others have pointed out isn't an issue. The purpose is for only having to pull the bolt carrier back a very short distance for the next trigger pull. You can maintain your firing grip and position, while using your left hand to pull the charging handle back only about an inch to re-cock the hammer.

    I used it with my 10 year old grandson, in order to get him used to firing and manipulating the safety, over and over again.

    Just remember to take it before going out for your next range session!
    Last edited by darr3239; 02-28-13 at 11:15.
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    Clear and clean, plus a good lubed gun in dry fire drills=a great knowledge of how your firearm operates and where your fire and reset points are on your rifle.

    That product from Midway USA...The first and third comment screams a cleaning after a dry fire drill...if the product fits.
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    lol...

    LOL, ok maybe 45 is mid school, Thanks for the info guys, some of my guns have been cocked and stored for many many years and they still shoot like new when needed.

    Theres so much wrong info in springs etc. Iam sure glad I joined here it has provided many hours of reading,and some great info on subjects that used to be bad such as leaving mags loaded etc.

    Like I said, really if that were true you think that old .32 acp colt pistol mag that has been loaded since before I was even born would be no good but its still got plenty of spring..

    Right now Iam on the hunt for a metal trigger guard for a Rem. mod. 600 rifle. Hard to find unless you have one made for a 100 bucks. This part I need right now, So far ive only found 2 people making them. PITA..

    And your right, I think I ordered a spare trigger and hammer spring, both as spare parts from Windham for like 2 bucks...I dont own a Windham rifle but parts cost so much right now and are so hard to find I just order from whos got them in stock. Guess there all pretty much the same. Could be wrong though....
    Last edited by texasgunhand; 03-24-13 at 14:35.

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