Forward Assist - Do you "need" it. Why?

[Dwight D]

Just to add my 2 cents, there was a day many years ago at Camp Pendleton, Ca I was using my issued M16A1 and after the DI had me in the dirt all day playing la cock a roach the FA was what kept my gun running when it was my turn to shoot on the field firing course. Oh what fun!

 

[Hohn]

I would say that if you need it only once in your entire life (need being used in its strict definition, i.e., a malfunction at the range does not constitute 'need') and don't have it that could be one time too many. Besides, it isn't like you have to pay rent on the thing.

I don't know anyone that can afford to actually live by this philosophy.

The forward assist isn't necessary. If you feel so strongly that you need way to push the BCG forward, then get one of those BCGs with the little charging handle on it you can manually cycle.

I mean, what if your FA malfunctions?

 

[themansman]

They can add aesthetic appeal to your rifle. Beautiful thing about the AR you can customize and do whatever you want with it.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

If you feel so strongly that you need way to push the BCG forward, then get one of those BCGs with the little charging handle on it you can manually cycle.

Serious question, how hot does the bolt get during use. Since I use my FA, I've never had a call to find out.

 

[printcraft]

You guys have ABSOLUTELY no idea what you are talking about, you are supposed to hold the button in while firing. Freaking n00bs.

 

[cosermann]

... Another thing is, chamber checking an AR by pulling the bolt carrier partially to the rear isn't the best way to ensure that your chamber is loaded. Checking position of the top round in your magazine, inserting, rack the charging handle, then drop the mag to check for "crossover" of the top round is the preferred method. ...

Works nicely in the dark too.

 

[Bigtanker]

You guys have ABSOLUTELY no idea what you are talking about, you are supposed to hold the button in while firing. Freaking n00bs.

What the heck is that rifle? Hollywood hack? No dust cover and the BCG isn't right.

 

[printcraft]

What the heck is that rifle? Hollywood hack? No dust cover and the BCG isn't right.

Universal Soldier: Regeneration - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games

 

[Hohn]

Serious question, how hot does the bolt get during use. Since I use my FA, I've never had a call to find out.

Good question. I suppose it might be a factor for someone who dumps mags and such.

I don't shoot that way, so I can't say.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Serious question, how hot does the bolt get during use. Since I use my FA, I've never had a call to find out.

Hot enough that you may feel it though your glove.

 

[Fordtough25]

You guys have ABSOLUTELY no idea what you are talking about, you are supposed to hold the button in while firing. Freaking n00bs.

That looks like some kind of freak kid from an ar and an akm, yikes!!

 

[natdscott]

You guys have ABSOLUTELY no idea what you are talking about, you are supposed to hold the button in while firing. Freaking n00bs.

No, but seriously, that IS how I shoot prone! Works great.

Then again...I don't push on the F/A! I think that might give your thumb a pretty good thump.


But yeah....wtH is that rifle supposed to be?

-Nate

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Hot enough that you may feel it though your glove.

And if you're not wearing gloves?

 

[rhino]

Works nicely in the dark too.

Indeed it does!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

And if you're not wearing gloves?

Well, Johnny Utah, you still get "100 percent" on your combat alley shooting test if you are shooting without protective gear, but only if you shoot in the rain.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Well, Johnny Utah, you still get "100 percent" on your combat alley shooting test if you are shooting without protective gear, but only if you shoot in the rain.

I have no idea what this means.

Does the bolt get hot enough to burn you or cause a pain response?

 

[rhino]

I have no idea what this means.

Does the bolt get hot enough to burn you or cause a pain response?

In my experience, the bolt carrier gets plenty hot enough to cause pain after you have fired a few rounds.

Using the thumb in the indentation/forward assist is something I would only do in an "administrative" situation... like if the carrier were slightly out of battery after a press check before any shooting. If I've been shooting, I rack the charging handle.

 

[natdscott]

Using the thumb in the indentation/forward assist...

Please clarify?

"Indentation/forward assist." ?

-Nate

 

[BehindBlueI's]

In my experience, the bolt carrier gets plenty hot enough to cause pain after you have fired a few rounds.

Using the thumb in the indentation/forward assist is something I would only do in an "administrative" situation... like if the carrier were slightly out of battery after a press check before any shooting. If I've been shooting, I rack the charging handle.

Ah, thanks. Still not seeing how thumbing the bolt is preferable to the FA, then.

 

[sig1473]

Ah, thanks. Still not seeing how thumbing the bolt is preferable to the FA, then.

Agreed.