FS1040
.45 acp
While putzing around in the Home Depot, I saw a 150 pack of anchors that every seem to be the rage among cheap gun owners who don't want to spring for snap caps.
Why would you spend $16 on 12 A-Zoom snap caps when you could pick up 150 for less than $6? I'll answer this question towards the end.
When loaded into a single-action 22 revolver, I had no issues loading or ejecting. The firing pin hit most--but not all--of the rim.
I moved onto the Browning Buckmark and started to experience problems. When the magazine was loaded with 10 anchors, it would double and triple feed. When loaded with 1 or 2, it might or might not load, but wouldn't always eject. When looking at the rim of the anchor, it was barely hitting the rim.
The results were similar with a Ruger Mark III. I wouldn't recommend it.
I put my thinking cap on pulled out a Ruger SR22. That gun has never let me down and didn't this time either. As long as I loaded about 5, the gun cycled just fine. If I tried loading anymore than that, I experienced malfunctions.
See pic below of the magazine. When loaded past the hole, trouble would ensue. The firing pin hit more on the rim than off, but anchors are pretty soft. I don't know how much it actually slows down the firing pin.
I measured the rim of an anchor with the rim of a .22 round. It is not as large--maybe 1.5mm off? I'm just guessing.
After fiddling with these for a while, I don't recommend using drywall anchors in your firearm for dry firing.
I think there is too much of a risk of breaking firing pins or messing up your pistol. Spend an extra buck or two and don't go the cheap route.
Why would you spend $16 on 12 A-Zoom snap caps when you could pick up 150 for less than $6? I'll answer this question towards the end.
When loaded into a single-action 22 revolver, I had no issues loading or ejecting. The firing pin hit most--but not all--of the rim.
I moved onto the Browning Buckmark and started to experience problems. When the magazine was loaded with 10 anchors, it would double and triple feed. When loaded with 1 or 2, it might or might not load, but wouldn't always eject. When looking at the rim of the anchor, it was barely hitting the rim.
The results were similar with a Ruger Mark III. I wouldn't recommend it.
I put my thinking cap on pulled out a Ruger SR22. That gun has never let me down and didn't this time either. As long as I loaded about 5, the gun cycled just fine. If I tried loading anymore than that, I experienced malfunctions.
See pic below of the magazine. When loaded past the hole, trouble would ensue. The firing pin hit more on the rim than off, but anchors are pretty soft. I don't know how much it actually slows down the firing pin.
I measured the rim of an anchor with the rim of a .22 round. It is not as large--maybe 1.5mm off? I'm just guessing.
After fiddling with these for a while, I don't recommend using drywall anchors in your firearm for dry firing.
I think there is too much of a risk of breaking firing pins or messing up your pistol. Spend an extra buck or two and don't go the cheap route.
