Of course this isn't my desired way to test /check a new gun before carry - but if circumstances dictate not being able to get to the range and nothing else to carry in the mean time - might want to consider the following:
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I thought of a way to check firing - without actually firing.
I found some .45 ACP snap caps (fake practice bullets) that I had forgotten about.
Put a small piece of electrical tape on back of them - loaded mag with them - chambered first one & fired - of course had to manually rack slide each time to chamber next round but that wasn't a problem.
When done - looked at back of each round and saw a very distinct indention in each piece of tape - showing that the firing pin did it's job.
Now I'm sure it'll fire if need be - before actually being able to take to range.
Even so - still anxious to get to the range as soon as able.
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I thought of a way to check firing - without actually firing.
I found some .45 ACP snap caps (fake practice bullets) that I had forgotten about.
Put a small piece of electrical tape on back of them - loaded mag with them - chambered first one & fired - of course had to manually rack slide each time to chamber next round but that wasn't a problem.
When done - looked at back of each round and saw a very distinct indention in each piece of tape - showing that the firing pin did it's job.
Now I'm sure it'll fire if need be - before actually being able to take to range.
Even so - still anxious to get to the range as soon as able.