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dkd83 · 03-07-2007, 02:47 PM

I am new to pistol shooting. I have recently purchased an XD9sc and need to get in some serious practice/training. I particularly need to work on trigger control. To this end, I want to begin dry firing exercises to correct/identify my trigger shortcomings.

Are there any specific methods that I should use when dry firing an XD?
Is this practice particularly damaging to the firing pin or other mechanisms on the XD, etc.?

Thanks in advance,

**Old School** · 03-07-2007, 02:49 PM

No need to be concerned about damage to the pistol. Snap-Caps are a good idea if you have them.

Dry fire is a great way to learn trigger control. Adding a laser to the gun will help that much more.

OS

monsterdawg725 · 03-07-2007, 02:51 PM

just make sure to check, check , and recheck that its not loaded

slugger6 · 03-07-2007, 04:53 PM

As has been advised check to ensure that your pistol is not loaded every time you touch it. Snap caps are the way to go. Practice, practice, practice. Dry fire until it becomes second nature. If you are diligent in this you will definitely notice a steady improvement when you go to the range.

Gunzzi · 03-07-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Dry fire is a great way to learn trigger control. Adding a laser to the gun will help that much more.

OS

+1 try and keep the laser on target during follow through.

03-07-2007, 02:47 PM	#1
dkd83 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 42	Dry Firing tips I am new to pistol shooting. I have recently purchased an XD9sc and need to get in some serious practice/training. I particularly need to work on trigger control. To this end, I want to begin dry firing exercises to correct/identify my trigger shortcomings. Are there any specific methods that I should use when dry firing an XD? Is this practice particularly damaging to the firing pin or other mechanisms on the XD, etc.? Thanks in advance, __________________ XD9sc 1905 HR 12ga single "It ain't over 'til the fat barrel sings."

03-07-2007, 02:49 PM	#2
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,630	No need to be concerned about damage to the pistol. Snap-Caps are a good idea if you have them. Dry fire is a great way to learn trigger control. Adding a laser to the gun will help that much more. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-07-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 705	just make sure to check, check , and recheck that its not loaded __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

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03-07-2007, 04:53 PM	#4
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,145	As has been advised check to ensure that your pistol is not loaded every time you touch it. Snap caps are the way to go. Practice, practice, practice. Dry fire until it becomes second nature. If you are diligent in this you will definitely notice a steady improvement when you go to the range.