trying to get a definitive answer on dry firing

[dman1114]

I can't comment about the hatsan  cause I've never laid eyes on one.....  but I can tell you you don't want to dry fire a RAW or similar design with no air in the gun.

You will crush your valve stem spring.   100%  true story there....  been there done that.     I don't even play anymore... no air i don't fire any guns.....

[LDP]

I agree that you shouldnt shoot them without air. I do shoot my BSA S10 empty but thats how it is designed and the only correct way to remove the tank from the regulator.

[rsterne]

Shoot a B-50 without air and I pretty much guarantee you will shatter the poppet, because the valve spring goes coil bound, stopping the plastic head, while the stem being driven by the hammer tries to keep going.... I would agree with most, OK to fire with no pellet and normal air pressures, but not a good idea with no air in the reservoir....

Bob