r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Sep 18 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/FRED040513 Sep 18 '22

How can I safely decock my CZ 457? I'm new to firearm ownership but I do know that dry firing rimfires isn't recommended. I assume you hold the trigger while slowly closing the action, however there is still a faint click (less loud and harsh than dry fire) when I bring down the bolt handle. Should I be concerned? What can I do to prevent damage to the breech/firing pin?

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u/cryrid Sep 19 '22

If you're really concerned, you could pick up a few 22lr snap caps

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u/FRED040513 Sep 19 '22

But can I decock it without damaging anything? It isn't in the manual.

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 19 '22 edited Sep 19 '22

As /u/cryrid said snap caps or I suggest #6 drywall anchors

But why are you decocking it? It's not an antique spring in there.

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u/FRED040513 Sep 19 '22

So I assume that yes decocking will stil damage it, right? I don't really want to dry fire as much as I want to store it uncocked. Are snap caps a must?

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 19 '22

No, you can store a modern gun cocked, you may be able to close the bolt with the trigger depressed, you may be able to dry fire it (some 22s are designed to be noninterference), or use #6 drywall anchors and dry fire almost any 22. One of my guns I will dry fire with the bolt held open 5mm. There are many ways.

What does the instruction manual say?

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u/FRED040513 Sep 19 '22

It says:

"Unloading of the Rifle ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE RIFLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

  • Remove the magazine in the manner already described
  • Open the bolt and check to ensure that the cartridge has been extracted from the chamber and ejected
  • Close the bolt
  • Depress the trigger (dry fire)

Note: The manufacturer does not recommend frequent dry firing of the gun. So-called "dry-fire training" should be carried out with discharge cartridges that are designed for this purpose."

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u/cryrid Sep 19 '22

Sounds like it is safe to dry fire for the sake of unloading the rifle- in other words the occasional dry fire shouldn't hurt it. If you're doing it excessively though, such as dry fire exercises or trying to adjust the trigger, then you need cartridges designed to allow for more frequent dry firing use (snap caps)

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u/Beretta_errata removeddit pro Sep 19 '22

Ya, you may be overthinking this.

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u/jx84 Sep 19 '22

https://youtu.be/RrU5j-oPeHQ

This is the method I use for my Ruger. Should work for the CZ too.

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u/CraftyStatistician42 Sep 19 '22

All 10/22’s are designed to be dry fired safely with no damage

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u/CraftyStatistician42 Sep 19 '22

Pull the trigger as you pull the bolt back and release then let go of the trigger, works with all semi auto and bolts