Snap Caps: A Great Way To Practice
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Snap caps are a great tool to practice shooting. In this video I highlight a few ideas on how to train using snap caps--without ever having to hit the range.
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If this video helped you at all please like it and consider subscribing, it helps the channel immensely. Thanks !
I just did! Thank you! I like your laid back style.
@@bobbyboy1318 thanks! I appreciate that
Glad I saw this! For whatever reason I thought these would somehow eject something through the barrel. I think most explanations out there aren't clear enough and take for granted what assumptions n00bs might make. Thanks!
I purchased these thinking they splattered orange on a target! Reading is fundamental...LOL Will enhance my dry fire practice tremendously. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks for this!! Very helpful
Apperently there is no need to eject but it’s possible to pull back slightly for trigger reset and the snap cap stays in. Less picking up from the ground/floor and less loading.
never really tried that. worth thinking about! Thanks for stopping by
I think it’s good practice to perform the full action to build the muscle memory, and to avoid developing bad habits. Picking up the bullets is not that bad, maybe a magnet or something would help.
@@seantsai9893agreed. Maybe if you’re solely practicing trigger squeeze it’d be helpful to use that method here and there
I like the fact he gave that tip incase of a jam. Good simple video !!
Good review. Most anticipation jerks are going to be low left for right hand shooters and low right for left hand shooters.
Ain’t that the truth. That was me at the range yesterday
Took me a while to get over shooting low right. 🙄🙄 and then to aim correctly and not up left for compensation lol.
I know I'm late to this video, but thank you so much for showing me how they work. I had no idea.
Glad I could help !!
Thank you for this video. I just ordered these exact caps. 🙏🏾
Just bought too👌🏾
You’re gorgeous asf
Bro🤣
same ! Lol
thanks for watching and ordering the snap caps I hope they have helped you!
I just ordered my .38 Special snaps for my revolver to practice draw, shoot, speed strip reload
and... nobody gives a shit
@@deathlarsen7502 stfu
@@deathlarsen7502 👎
Thanks for this! I never knew what these were, but I have been seeing them a lot in videos.
Happy to help! Thx for watching
Thanks for the video. I got me a pack of these and had no idea how to use them. Now I know.
As far as dry fire is concerned, I've been trying to get my head around a way to pratice the trigger reset on my handgun. But with snap caps, because they don't actually fire and eject the spent round, the gun goes back to double action rather than single action and I have to end up releasing the trigger completely rather than it's reset point. The only way around that is to grab the slide and hold it but then you're not doing a realistic shooting scenario. So, I guess there's really no way to practice the trigger reset with these dummy rounds... I agree with everything else you said though (great to get rid of bad habits like anticipation and such).
@canuckseven they make a mag especially for that let’s you keep working on the trigger reset without having to rack the slide each time. I’m going to look into buying one myself for dry firing at home.
There you go this works just like you want. ua-cam.com/video/pYJskg75MhA/v-deo.html
Good video, I 'liked' and 'subscribed'. I saw on the Glock site, snap caps are recommended especially for this reason and preferred over dry magazines' as being healthier for the pistol
Thanks
Good to know, thanks, DoronA120.
Thank you for the training.
Thank you for your review. I just ordered a set for my Ruger Service Six. However, as far as I know, the company who produce these are Lyman.
Use the tip of your trigger finger, not the joint. Reduces the pull to the outside of your dominant hand.
Thanks
I don't find this to always be correct. I seem to have a better pull using the middle of my finger.
@TheKylebreezy it's basically up to the shooter to find their groove or sweet spot. Plus, each weapon will have a different trigger and trigger pull. Practice makes perfect.
@@yardmaster67 I agree. 100%
Nice and concise
I did alot of dry firing with my lc9s..tip of the striker broke off..so I'm getting some snap caps for dry fire practice hoping that won't happen again
Too bad they don't simulate a sound. I think that is why people anticipate.
I don’t
great video I will hit the subscribe button cause I've checked a few other of your videos and you very informative...
Welcome aboard 😊 thanks for stopping by
Great idea Frank
Thanks Ray
The exact video I was looking for
Hello, got a probably stupid question...whats the point of a snap cap when u cant get them out without racking the Slide ... by doing so u cock the gun again n then have to dryfire it anyways ... Which snap caps should help avoid...I want a fully decocked empty gun ready for use....Am I wrong n not getting it? If I dont want a snap cap in the gun , Glockish style polymer one, there seems to be no way around dry firing it ... Or am I missing sonething ? Thanks
Good tip: Don't ride the slide, let it go. It won't damage the gun.
Nice video. Thanks for taking the time and uploading
There's more of these damn things right now on the shelves than actual 9mm
yeah i hear ya
Great Vid, thanks for making...
thanks for watching!
Good video
So can you reuse the same snap cap rounds?
Yeah unlimited !
@@FrankChristopherOutdoors awesome! thank you for responding so quickly I appreciate you 🙏🏼💯
Excellent thanks
will it cycle without reracking ?
No
Good practice....Good stuff....
Thanks scott
So with a new gun do they jam often? Even after I cycle a round and release the mag , one pops out and there is still one in the chamber
they have never jammed on me once
Thank you.....
are these re-usable or just throw away?
Re useable
Good Job
Thanks !
Why cant there be some rounds that would just fly away through pipe at the target without explosives, just with firing pin force... ???
What do you think, genius?
@@0_1_2the firing pin force is very small...
Great video
I just got this exact same brand for some 44. In my desert eagle, I had a failure to feed cause I was being way to gentle, I’m not sure if I should even use them honestly because the force of the bolt is already pitting the rear of the snap cap...
They are cool but they are not inexpensive lol at least not right now. A pack of 5 snaps (9mm) cost me $15+tax almost as much as a box of 50 real 9mm rounds before the pandemic of course. Cool vid though if no one has suggested it yet, get a portable clip on mic so we can hear you better.
He made this when Trump was still president lol can’t blame him for that
But you can reuse them
I will work on getting a mic! thanks for watching!
I use them for my 22 rim fires
nice. thanks for watching!
I would give this video higher marks if you showed close-up’s of the actual dummy cartridge… especially from the back, so you can see where and what the firing pin tip is going to be striking
Good point - if I ever make another video on snap caps I’ll be sure to include that
Great idea, great video,
why can't I just do this with a fully empty gun?
great question - absolutely no chance of damaging the firing pin and also because when training you can adjust to the weight more so than an empty magazine. Some people like snap caps and some don't. Just personal preference. I like them personally.
I can see this being useful for getting better at reloading your magazine/gun, but I don't really see how this would help with the flinching response. Knowing that there's no real ammunition in the gun would make me not flinch.
I just recently got these and tried them out, is there any reason why when I just put one in the chamber to practice, the slide wasnt locking forward. Is that just how the snap caps simulate a jam?
Sounds like it. I would put some scotch tape around the snap cap and try to cycle it to simulate a jam. that will definitely simulate a jam!
I get the jam part during actual drill. But dryfiring with them? I dont get the point with that. You just end up racking and picking up the dummy rounds.
Yeah. Unless you have a Rimfire or a really old gun, dry fire doesn’t do anything to be worried about.
It’s all about repetition - practicing your movements and routine when firing. Practice aiming and squeezing the trigger without pulling or flinching. Practicing this with snap caps saves time, money and ammunition. Many shooters make errors throughout this process that throws off their shooting. It’s worth trying for yourself
Frank Christopher but you can dry fire just fine without them.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv they help prevent you from damaging the firing pin in certain guns
LuxzarTheGlourious unless it’s a rimfire or some really old and worn gun, the firing pin is fine.
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Why would you need a snapcap on a center fire pistol , dry firing doesn't damage anything????
The packaging says that, but I don't believe anything will get damaged from dry firing a center fire pistol. snap caps are most beneficial to practice loading, aiming, cycling ammunition without using actual ammunition. Handling a loaded weapon and ammunition can be very intimidating to many people, this is a great way to get comfortable. thanks for watching!
Hey is that a Springfield XD 4inch? Bcuz I just bought one myself
No it’s a Glock 43
would I be able to put this into a Denix replica gun?
not sure
These are NOT durable. They are disposable. The polymer primer WILL be bored out by the firing pin & in a very short time will be worthless. For the price they are an outrageous rip-off.
Thanks for the info. Now, I will never waste my money on that sh*t, man.
The first round that I ever fired in my life, the casing failed to eject
Is snap cap the same as dummy round?
yes
Can someone pleas whelp me out? I can't seem to find anything on the Internet to my suprise... im wanting to practice loading and unloading a handgun but id rather not have to go through the process of purchasing a firearm and getting my gun license and all that stuff im simply looking for a replica handgun that does not fire but has the ability to lod and unload dummy rounds like the snap caps. It seems crazy to me that I will have to buy a real firearm and get my firearm license and then purchase snap caps just to do this.... is there no guns for training ??? All i can find is plastic guns that are not functional or real guns with snap caps... all i wand is a inert replica to practice loding magazines, chambering rounds, etc. PLEASE HELP!
I'm not sure about a "training" handgun. I'd reach out to some training locations near you and inquire accordingly. If you're interested in learning I would recommend buying an inexpensive pistol and snap caps and just train on your own until your comfortable. No training will prepare you like the real deal. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.
I practice while watching tv. If I see a certain predetermined color on the screen I practice.
So I am confused, why am I using these when I can simply do the same thing without any ammo/ Is the purpose behind it to protect the firing pin when trigger is pulled without ammo? I see this damaging my gun even further versus having no ammo of any kind.
The only point would be to practice cycling a round. If your like homeboy here and have a Glock, just get a trigger reset kit and a magic bullet. BTW only a rimfire caliber can be damaged by extended periods of dry firing.
I'm not an expert in firing pins or springs, but wouldn't physics dictate that if the firing pin isn't being fully extended from a dry fire that it will take less wear and tear over time? Wouldn't it be cheaper to spend $5-10 on snap caps than the price for parts and labor to replace a firing pin?
The idea is they have a spring behind the point of contact with firing pin.....which is great protection for firing pin that otherwise has nothing to hit so it tears itself apart eventually damaging parts that cant take that stress....my problem with snap caps is they are made of CRAP brittle aluminum/zinc alloy (CHEAP) rather than high quality brass etc ...the rim where the extractor grabs them just starts disintegrating....and THEN I worry about those tiny fragments in my firearms! VERY disappointed! I paid premium money for CRAP if you ask me
@@nigelwolfe6150 wow! Thanks for the explanation! I appreciate it!
Where do i buy one
amazon - check the link in the description
That doesn't make sense because you know you have a snap cap in the pistol and you know it's not going to fire so you're not going to be afraid and anticipate recoil.
Yeah that’s not totally true. You still practice the process of aiming , pulling the trigger etc. you don’t have recoil until after you pull the trigger.
Cool idea tho
I want these to get comfortable carrying chambered
Have your trigger pressure increased. Ive put a minimum 10 lbs of pressure for my trigger pulls. So if it goes off i meant it.
@@TheRealDillPickles I carry otc all the time now. I used dummy rounds for a couple weeks and got comfortable with them. I also have a hood, molded holster.
So... they neither snap, nor are caps... just dummy rounds?
yes
Yeah but I thought I would be able to use 8 but they don't eject.
Whats the point if its the same as dry furring
Are those Zooms any good in a Taurus GC3 9mm?
yes thanks for watching!
Now find them
When i train clearing jams, I just take out my 1022, the thing jams like twice per 10 rounds. Perfect for jam training. Damn rugers are trash
Do it with a promag!!! 🤣🤣🤣
sounds like you have a shitty 1022. i've had my 1022 for over 10 years and rarely had any issues
your ammo choice was probably shitty as well
Instead of putting tape in your barrel just load a snap cap in with your live rounds to practice a jammed round.
This still doesn’t fully simulate a jam in the same context I bring up in this video because the slide isn’t “stuck” from an enlarged casing or something similar. So when you go to release the jam it’s easier to get out versus what will probably actually happen during a jam. Just my opinion about this - I am no expert. Thx for watching and commenting
Instead of tape (so no tape gets in the action) you can use a .45 ACP dummy round. 🤓
Never tried that before, but the tape doesn't really cause any harm I have found. thanks
Nice gun.
I don't really see the point.. U still have to rack the slide every shot u can do that with nothing at all 🤷🏻♂️
So they’re basically pointless
They’re great for dry fire practice - specifically for your grip, trigger pull, and overall shooting process. With how expensive ammo is they’re a great way to “practice” some parts of the process to become more accurate
more expensive than live ammo
how do you figure?
Aint that a glock 42 ?
no its a 43
@@FrankChristopherOutdoors ohh i see
My experience is they are junk....the ones I bought years ago are a brittle aluminum and in fact the rim disintegrates and I never even used mind much! They NEED to be made of a quality metal ,,,my guess is that BRASS would be best....and the pisser is they were fairly pricey! I am NOT happy AT ALL
I found some really good ‘snap-caps’ for my 9mm and my .40 s&w that are basically just brass loaded with a normal projectile, but the primers are rubber and obviously there’s no powder charge, & they work really well! They are-for all intents & purposes-‘real’ rounds, they’re just inert & have rubber primers.. I couldn’t find the same thing for my .223, so I just bought some aluminum ones and I hope I don’t have the same problem that you had with yours!! Hopefully the aluminum is good quality !
@@marcusizayah what brand are they?
@@joed8423 lol so I keep tried to share the link, they deleted my comment. Tried to just share the name of website, they deleted that comment too lol. Look up R3@L!$TIC Sn@p C@ps (but with normal letters lol) idk why they keep deleting my comments, I know that they’re being like shadow-banned on Amazon & stuff tho
@@marcusizayah thanks bro you the 🐐
Wow something I know I don’t need whatsoever
thanks for watching!
What of h3ll waste of time
Lol
This is dumb.
I like snap caps
@@FrankChristopherOutdoorsat the time when I watched this video I didn't see the importance of dry firing and things of that nature. I still don't do it, but I respect those who do. It's like gun exercise. Great video bro
@@theonlyEYEBROWKING thanks man ! Appreciate it
These are a waste of money. Spend more time at the range. For Christ sakes.
They're not terrible for reload drills but definitely no replacement for range time.
I have a cz 75 p01 and the roll pin is notorious for being dented from dry firing over time. These allow me to practice with my half cock trigger pull without destroying my firing pin/ roll pin
I disagree! but thanks for stopping by
All terrible
I dont mind snap caps! I use them!
@@FrankChristopherOutdoors you’re a few years late
@@beastandfeast66 lol sorry about that UA-cam hides comments sometimes
this man shooting with one eye closed like he is in the 80s lmaoo
lol bad habit