GAP-10 Question

[oubeta]

Is there a way on the GAP-10 to close the upper onto the lower with the hammer down? On mine and by buddies new GAP's the hammer appears to be hitting the firing pin and not allowing the upper to close onto the lower. We have tried pushing the firing pin down, but the only way we can get it closed is with the hammer cocked back. Then we have to either leave the hammer in the cocked position or dry fire it.
My buddy was using the dry fire method and his gun had to go back to GAP because the part that locks the action back. Is anyone else having these issues? Would using a 'snap cap' be the best solution or just leave the hammer back?

Thanks

 

[BCP]

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My 308 ar are all like that also dry firing it wont hurt it just make sure the weapon is unloaded.

 

[T2CH]

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The hammer has to down as stated above. You should be checking it anyway and dry firing is part of the check.

 

[hlee]

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The part that locks the action back? Do you mean the bolt catch? If so, your buddy has been dry firing his rifle while disassembled. The hammer does not hit the bolt catch during normal operation, but will if dryfired with the upper removed. This can damage the bolt catch.

 

[BCP]

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Yeah only dry fire when fully assembld.

 

[jaycoux]

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As above, dry firing the weapon will not cause a problem

 

[JSF]

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My rifle is the one the bolt catch was damaged. It has never been dry fired when not fully assembled. The only time it has been dry fired is after I have assembled it after a cleaning. It ended up damaging the bolt catch to the point it would not hold the bolt back. I called GAP and they told me dry firing the weapon would damage the bolt catch and sent me a new one.

 

[dirtyname]

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Who started the dryfire myth anyway? You should be dry firing your weapon to function test after assembly.

 

[hlee]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dirtyname</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who started the dryfire myth anyway? You should be dry firing your weapon to function test after assembly. </div></div>

Except that GAP apparently makes guns that break when you dry fire them...

 

[poison123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hlee</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dirtyname</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who started the dryfire myth anyway? You should be dry firing your weapon to function test after assembly. </div></div>

Except that GAP apparently makes guns that break when you dry fire them... </div></div>

Amazing I dry fired my GAP10 100's of times and it never "broke"....

 

[Steelhead]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hlee</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dirtyname</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Who started the dryfire myth anyway? You should be dry firing your weapon to function test after assembly. </div></div>

Except that GAP apparently makes guns that break when you dry fire them... </div></div>

Amazing I dry fired my GAP10 100's of times and it never "broke".... </div></div>

I dry fire mine all the time too. No issues at all.

 

[dmdakota]

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I dry fire mine pretty much everyday and mine hasn't broken.

 

[HighGroundMan]

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I too have dry fired my GAP10 numerous times with no ill affect. I have heard mixed opinions about dry fire in general from many gunsmiths though.

 

[DUSITN@GAP]

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Dry firing your GAP 10 fully assembled should not be a problem. If you where to separate the upper from the lower receiver, you should then NOT dry fire your weapon. This is the case for both an AR 15 and an AR 10/.308 platform. This could cause damage to some parts and even cracking of the receiver in some areas. Snap caps are always a good idea. Take care. Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[Cornholeo]

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I dry fire mine after every range trip when I clean the BCG to test functionality, no problems at all for me.

 

[A10XRIFLE]

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You can dry fire them all you want. But do not dry fire the lower when not assembled depending on what trigger you have or have installed (non Factory) it can strike the bolt stop and brake it. again this is only when the lower is not attached to the upper.

Its is all together Dry fire away!!!