9mm Snap Cap Bullet

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Some friends and family members occasionally ask if they can join me for target shooting. I like to explain how the guns work in a relaxed setting at home, where people don't feel overwhelmed. To help them get used to loading, cycling, un-jamming, and dry firing the guns, I wanted to use snap caps. Commercially available snap caps typically cost between $1 and $4 each, depending on the source and material. So, I asked my local Facebook friends if anyone reloads and would be willing to punch out old primers and resize some brass for me. No problem - someone volunteered. I then printed some plastic bullets at a cost of about 3 cents each. After pressing them in with a hammer tap, I now have some affordable, well-fitting snap caps to practice with.