In the past I have suffered from really bad trigger pull problems. When I first purchased my XD, I was constantly shooting low and to the left. What helped fix that problem was a laser sight combined with LOTS of dry fire drills. Where do snap caps come in?
Well technically you do not have to use them, most modern guns you can dry fire indefinitely and you will not harm a thing but if you are worried, snap caps gives the striker something to hit. I like using them to mix up my dry fire drills (adding tap-rack-bang, ect.). Another advantage to using snap caps in you dry fire drills is not having to mess with the slide release.
Still not convinced? OK, take a few snap caps and intersperse them in a mag if live rounds at the range. This is even better if you can pull it off on a friend without them noticing. This will tell you if you (or your friend) is anticipating the recoil.
Finally it will give you an excuse to take picture of your guns, like I did… not that you really need another excuse.
I picked mine up at Fishermans Warehouse, but most local sporting good shops should have them. Or you can or online at Amazon or Brownells.
