MeMelYup wrote:Not feeding properly is a jam. That is what you want so the firearm requires clearing.uthornsfan wrote:I wouldnt use empty cases as they might not feed properly. They may also give you the wrong impression that something has actually malfunctioned with your rifle.
Use snap caps instead.
Snap caps are best for dry fire or misfire or for trigger control. They won't simulate a malfunction that needs to be cleared.
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Both of you have good points and neither of you is exclusively correct. I use both empty cases AND snap caps in magazines to get my students used to clearing a jam and to handle a hang-fire. Both have their uses and students of the handgun should be prepared to handle either one.