The easy way to determine the direction of cylinder rotation is to examine the cylinder stop notches. The cylinder stop notches are machined grooves, the shape of which resembles an arrowhead, found on the surface of the cylinder near its rear edge. The “tip” of the arrowhead points in the direction the cylinder rotates. Thus, by observing the cylinder stop notches, you will know which way the cylinder will turn when the revolver is cocked. The Smith & Wesson’s cylinder below turns counterclockwise.
“Dry Firing” Its not ground breaking news but its extremely useful and effective!
First off, verify with the owners manual that you can “dry fire” your gun with out causing damage… Once you have verified that you can safely “dry fire” with out damaging your gun you may began your practice. It is extremely important that you do not use or have live ammunition around you while you preform this exercise. Remember the verification process for a semi automatic – Barrel, Ejection Port, Magazine we ll CLEAR! (say it out loud). As for the revolver – Barrel and Cylinder CLEAR! So you’ve verified that your firearm is clear and there is no live ammunition in your firearm point your firearm in a safe direction and fire. If you have a couple dollars to spare, snap caps are a great method of “dry firing” and is recommend for “dry firing” practice by most manufacturers! Is is also a great way to practice loading and unloading your firearm! I have a dedicated magazine for my snap caps to ensure that live ammunition will not ever be in my firearm when I am practicing! Guys and Girls this is the cheapest way to practice! I highly recommend it!!! Don’t for get the 4 rules to gun safety!
Gun Safety is crucial; whether it is at home, at the range, or in public! It’s a good role of thumb to reference these 4 basic rules:
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
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