Dry Firing S&W Schofield 2000

[poquito mas]

If you have a new S&W Schofield can you dry fire it with no ill results? Thanks in advance.
 Poquito Mas #12919

[Trailrider]

Although made from modern steel, and with a spring-loaded, frame-mounted firing pin, given that they were a limited run, and parts MIGHT be hard to come by, I'd recommend against protracted dry firing without snap caps installed.  Not sure if you can get the spring-loaded "primer" snappers in .45 Schofield or not.  If not, I'd use fired cases with the primers installed.  REPLACE THE PRIMERS WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN FIRED, or possibly some leather disks punched out, if you can find the right size punch.

Hope this helps...

[Beans]

REPLACE THE PRIMERS WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN FIRED, or possibly some leather disks punched out, if you can find the right size punch

I have used silicone caulking to fill the primer pockers and partially inside the case to make "Snap Caps" as the caulking indents from repeated dry firing  refill  the dented area as needed

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[St. George]

Silicone Caulk works great, and you'll likely have a blistered trigger finger before you'll have to re-do.

The Schofield's method of operation is definitely 'not' that of the Colt Single Action Army - and handling has to be practiced.

Dry-Fire is the best way to ensure your hand gains familiarity, and will also help you to get used to the sights and their alignment.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!