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product_id: 3622051
title: "Tipton Pistol Snap Caps with False Primer and Reusable Design for Dry-Firing, Gun Maintenance, Gun Storage"
brand: "tipton"
price: "$1180"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Tipton"
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3622051-tipton-pistol-snap-caps-with-false-primer-and-reusable-design
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# .380 ACP precision fit Reusable for endless dry-fire practice Spring-buffered false primer protects firing pin Tipton Pistol Snap Caps with False Primer and Reusable Design for Dry-Firing, Gun Maintenance, Gun Storage

**Brand:** tipton
**Price:** $1180
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔴 Lock, Load, and Level Up Your Dry-Fire Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tipton Pistol Snap Caps with False Primer and Reusable Design for Dry-Firing, Gun Maintenance, Gun Storage by tipton
- **How much does it cost?** $1180 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/3622051-tipton-pistol-snap-caps-with-false-primer-and-reusable-design)

## Best For

- tipton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tipton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Firing Pin Protection:** Spring-buffered false primer reduces wear and tear on your firearm’s firing pin
- • **Durable Reusable Design:** Practice dry-firing safely and affordably with snap caps built to last
- • **Precision Engineered Fit:** Tailored for .380 ACP pistols ensuring flawless chambering every time
- • **Trusted Quality & Recognition:** Top-rated with 4.6 stars and a go-to choice for serious firearm enthusiasts
- • **Versatile Gun Maintenance Tool:** Ideal for trigger pull adjustments, hammer spring tension release, and safe storage

## Overview

Tipton Pistol Snap Caps for .380 ACP offer a reusable, spring-buffered false primer design that protects your firing pin during dry-firing and gun maintenance. Perfect for trigger adjustments and hammer spring tension release, these red snap caps combine durability with precision fit, making them a must-have for safe firearm handling and storage.

## Description

It is generally accepted that once should not drop the firing pin on an empty chamber, which is the primary reason to have Snap Caps for your favorite guns. You should always use Snap Caps when checking or adjusting the trigger pull. If you prefer to release the tension on the hammer springs, when storing your guns, Snap Caps are ideal.

Review: Decent quality. Construction material appears good. Feeds and works well. - Good quality. Feed and work well for dry firing. 32acp The plastic material that they're made out of appear to be decent and expect to get several years of occasional use out of them.
Review: they work - I've ordered these before and they work well, are colored for easy identification, fit great and extract easily. Just what I needed.

## Features

- SPECS: .380 ACP, 5 Pack
- VERSATILITY: Tipton Snap Caps are useful in a variety of applications, from safely adjusting trigger pull to releasing tension on hammer springs for storage
- DESIGN: With a false primer that is spring buffered, Tipton Snap Caps reduce stress on the firing pin and barrel breech when dry firing, not compatible with 1911's
- CONVENIENT: Snap Caps are reusable, making them an affordable option for dry fire training and practicing safe firearm handling
- VARIETY: Explore the entire Tipton Snap Cap line for pistols, rifles, and shotguns

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0048KIRVM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,901 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #7 in Gunsmithing Tools |
| Brand Name | Tipton |
| Color | Red |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,821) |
| Date First Available | August 19, 2010 |
| Included Components | Snap Caps |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 0.25 x 0.25 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.76 x 3.5 x 1.3 inches |
| Manufacturer | Tipton |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Pistol Snap Cap .380 ACP |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Package Weight | 0.04 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 337377 |
| Size | .380 ACP |
| Style | .380 ACP |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How are they used**
A: They are used to help "cushion" dry firing your weapon. Read your gun manual and see what it says about dry firing. I have a Ruger SR9C and it says only dry fire with a magazine in it. If you are new to guns or even new to a specific gun, most gun safety teachers say "you cannot dry fire enough for practice." It helps you get used to squeezing the trigger and the feel of your weapon (less the recoil). These snap caps have a spring in them where the firing pin hits it which will help reduce the wear on your firing pin. You load them in your weapon (I only use one at a time) and then you have to manually cock the pistol and "fire" it. I only use one at a time until it wears down and only pull my slide back far enough to cock my pistol without ejecting the snap cap. If it is a revolver then load all chambers and you can load them in your magazine but you have to manually cock your pistol for it to eject. I hope this helps!

**Q: Might be a stupid question, but do these actually cycle through the gun or do you eject them manually?**
A: Not a stupid question.  The basic intention of snap caps is to cushion the shock to the firing pin/striker when the shoulder hits the frame.  The answer to your question is "no", the slide does not cycle as there is no explosive force to run the slide.  For dry practice exercises, you have to pull the slide manually.  In the case of my XDs and my son's Glock, you only have to pull the slide back MAYBE half an inch to reset the striker.  You can also simulate some malfunctions and how to clear them by stovepiping one of the snap caps (failure to eject) or failure to fire.

**Q: Can this be used in the Gen 4 Glock 26?**
A: I am not familiar with a Glock 26, but if it is a 9mm, I see no problem, I have a Glock 19 Gen 4, which is a medium size 9mm, and the snap caps work fine, their main purpose is to keep the hammer from striking and damaging  the firing pin, so as long as the Glock is chambered for 9mm, I see no problem. Now of course the snap cap does not hold an explosive charge, so it will not recycle the slide, but I am sure you are aware of this. These snap caps allow you to fire your Glock, and not experiencing the recoil, and there by, not having the tendency to flinch, and moving your gun sight off of your target, what I do is have someone else to randomly load my Glock magazine with live rounds and snap caps ( I think you should buy a few packages of snap caps, which should give you about fifteen snap caps to intermingle with your live rounds) and then if you don't know whether a live round or snap caps comes next you will get over the tendency to jerk your weapon in anticipating  a recoil, and therefore by the time you feel the recoil, your projectile is already on its way, and anyway, in theory this will help you get better groups on your target, good luck, I hope this helps you, and by the way these snap caps should last you quite a while. And as always, point your gun at the target, so as to never, fire a live round at a person, or anything you don't want to destroy. This might be more information, than you need, or want, but in the interest of safety, I would never want you to point a weapon and fire, at anything you don't want to destroy, not knowing whether you have a snap cap or a live round in the chamber. Again good luck and be safe

**Q: do they work on a 9mm and 9mm luger**
A: They definitely work on 9mm luger 9x19mm, not sure about 9x18.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent quality. Construction material appears good. Feeds and works well.
*by G***T on November 13, 2025*

Good quality. Feed and work well for dry firing. 32acp The plastic material that they're made out of appear to be decent and expect to get several years of occasional use out of them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ they work
*by R***. on January 3, 2026*

I've ordered these before and they work well, are colored for easy identification, fit great and extract easily. Just what I needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ " TIPTON SNAP CAPS " ! For dry-firing, thes are the best way to practice !! Stay Safe, & use them !
*by M***1 on October 31, 2025*

Tipton Snap Caps ! I think Tipton makes the best snap caps of all others out there , they are very durable, weight is about tha same as a 22cal. bullet, color is great , you cant mistake for a real bullet , tha plastic is very tough, & they are very easy to use !!!! These are a m u s t h a v e for d r y f i r e i n g y o u r e 22cal. r e v o l e v e r & other guns!!!! A very safe way to pratice !!!! H. M. 10/31/2025

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*