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Posted: 1/16/2013 1:09:29 PM EDT
| My Colt SP1, as is standard, does not have a forward assist. The first ARs didn't have them either because Stoner felt that it could turn a minor stoppage into a real serious one. The Army made him add on. Personaly I agree with Stoner. I was on active duty in 1974, commissioned in 1973. I did basic at Ft. Knox in 1971 and qualified expert with the M16A1. In all my time I never really found much use for the forward assist. It was easier to remove a bad round with the charging handle than thoroughly jam it with the forward assist. What say you all? |
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Yeah, the only "logical" use for them that I've heard of is being able to quietly "ease" the bolt down then press it into battery.
I've never personally been in a situation where I needed to silently charge an AR, though, so I can't say I've ever found it necessary. Welcome to the forum! |
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