Hi brianbro--I dry fire on my PDP compact and Creed without snap caps - though I used them for 2 years before I got Barrel Blok...never had a problem with firing pin issues. I use Mantis X 3 and Laser Academy as programs for dry fire. Mantis X 3 uses a sensor that attaches to your rail. Laser Academy uses a laser cartridge that beams to targets on your wall. I've got over 90,000 dryfire shots on Laser Academy and lost count with Mantis X3 over three years use. I go to the range monthly and both firearms function without any problem. Enjoy dry fireing.

 

Thanks for the info. I too use the Mantis X 3 with my PDP compact. Recently broke firing pin & wondered if it was caused by lack of using snap caps. Gunsmith said it was a possibility. I'll check out Barrel Blok.

 

It's always a good idea to use snap caps for extensive dry-firing. Think of it as cheap insurance.

It's always a good idea to use snap caps for extensive dry-firing. Think of it as cheap insurance.

Thank you.