A-Zoom Striker and Snaps caps are proudly made in the U.S.A. These high quality snap caps are CNC machined from solid Aluminum. All A-Zoom snaps caps are hard anodized for smooth functioning and long life. The proprietary dead-cap can withstand thousands of dry firing cycles. Striker fired pistols need the slide to be cycled to recock the striker after every trigger pull. If you use a conventional snap cap with a striker fired pistol,