Dropping a 1911 slide on an empty chamber can be harmful, especially to match-grade triggers with light pulls and reduced sear engagement. While service pistols with heavier triggers and more engagement are more resilient, repeated impact can cause 'hammer follow' and batter the sear. The myth is plausible because while occasional drops might not damage robust components, certain trigger setups are susceptible to degradation over time.
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