DELUXE SNAP CAPS DUMMY ROUNDS Reviews & Ratings

The spring-loaded “primers” in these snap caps act much like a live primer and cushion the blow so firing pin and bushing damage won’t occur. Bright color and “different” feel to prevent mixing with live rounds or function-testing dummies. (Don’t use snap caps as dummies - they don’t duplicate loaded round weight/balance).

SPECS: Brass base, plastic body.

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4 Stars

Reviews Summary

Overall, users appreciate the DELUXE SNAP CAPS DUMMY ROUNDS for their affordability and practicality in dry fire training. Many found them effective, though some experienced durability issues with the plastic components. Reliability varies across different firearms, and while some recommend these caps, others suggest looking for alternatives due to failure during use.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

65%

A mix of positive and negative feedback surrounds product quality. While many users report the snap caps function well for training purposes, others experienced issues with durability, particularly the breakdown of plastic components over time. This has led to dissatisfaction among certain users who require reliability during practice.

Compatibility

55%

Several reviewers noted variable compatibility with different firearms. While some models, particularly revolvers and SxS shotguns, work well, others faced issues such as jamming or parts breaking. This inconsistency led some users to recommend alternative brands for proper function across various gun types.

Customer Experience

40%

Overall, customer experience is generally positive, with users appreciating prompt delivery and clear communication regarding stock availability. Additionally, some users highlighted the product's appeal for international shipping due to its non-resembling live ammunition status, which is a significant plus point.

Value for Money

50%

Several reviewers emphasize the affordability of the DELUXE SNAP CAPS, indicating they provide good value considering their price point. However, this value is sometimes questioned due to durability issues, making it unclear if the investment is wise for long-term use.

Durability Issues

45%

A notable number of users reported problems with durability, particularly the breakage of plastic rims and components after repeated use. This has led to frustration and the recommendation of switching to more robust alternatives, reflecting a critical concern for reliability in practice scenarios.

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Fragile!

In my M1A this product only lasted two years, and I was very careful not to drop it on the concrete floor. The plastic cracked and separated from the brass base.

Not up to par

These snap caps lasted for a while before the plastic developed a massive crack and then actually broke when I was training to clear a double feed. I traded up to the a-zoom snap caps, which are all metal.

The plastic limits the life of the rim

I had a couple of these snap caps that I trained with a few years ago. They were a bit lighter than I liked and sounded as though they were going to fall apart, but held up for a while. What failed was the plastic rim at the base of the round. Some rounds needed an extra "shove" to get released from the magazine tube and to chamber properly. Finally one day the magazine retention arm became embedded in the plastic rim and I had to take the shotgun apart to get it out. I threw these away and bought some metal a-zoom snap caps.

Pretty doesn't always get it

Purchased Triple K snap caps for use in 20 ga O/U. Ejectors ripped chunks from rims of both caps first time through. The reason: Calipers showed caps to be correct diameter at rims. Hull body mics at 4 to 5 thousandths under size the diameter of industry standard chamber. The undersized hull diameter allows cap to skew when chambered and rims will slip by inside radius of ejectors - thus trapping rims to be sheared off. Length (at least with this type gun) is of no consequence. Have no idea how these caps would function in other action types but they would always be a wobbly fit in any chamber of industry standard. Instead of returning the caps, I scavenged the innards and used a bit of ingenuity to mount them in empty factory hulls. Viola! Success.