I've heard it said that if the bolt doesn't go all the way forward on its own that it's better to eject that shell than force it into battery.
So is the forward assist really needed? Seems that AR15 uppers and bolt carriers could be manufactured for slightly less money by eliminating that feature.
And why do the few uppers that HAVE eliminated the FA also get rid of the dust cover? The dust cover seems like a good thing to have.
So is the forward assist really needed? Seems that AR15 uppers and bolt carriers could be manufactured for slightly less money by eliminating that feature.
And why do the few uppers that HAVE eliminated the FA also get rid of the dust cover? The dust cover seems like a good thing to have.
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