Hitting the bolt release on an empty chamber? wear and tear
I hate to beat around the bush on something thats probably been debated already, but I'm curious as to what specific components of an AR come under unwanted stress from slapping the bolt shut on an empty chamber? I'm talking strictly from a civilian standpoint (i understand this isnt an issue among military branches as they have unlimited repair support).. It's an awful noise imo, I just don't want to hurt any components whether it's the barrel/barrel extension, or any of the bolt/bcg.
Your rifle will be fine. Good way to practice force reloads and malfunction drills.
Originally Posted By SteveJbap:
I hate to beat around the bush on something thats probably been debated already, but I'm curious as to what specific components of an AR come under unwanted stress from slapping the bolt shut on an empty chamber? I'm talking strictly from a civilian standpoint (i understand this isnt an issue among military branches as they have unlimited repair support).. It's an awful noise imo, I just don't want to hurt any components whether it's the barrel/barrel extension, or any of the bolt/bcg.
I have done it at least a few hunred times if not in the thousands. Will pliers break if you open and close them? It's a tool, it won't break from regular use.
I'm not worried about anything actually breaking from this; more concerned on a wear and tear standpoint. If this wears out anything quicker, I just wouldnt do it. the noise is like nails on a chalkboard to me.
Originally Posted By SteveJbap:
I'm not worried about anything actually breaking from this; more concerned on a wear and tear standpoint. If this wears out anything quicker, I just wouldnt do it. the noise is like nails on a chalkboard to me.
How many rounds do you put through it a year?
what do you think you are wearing out?
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Originally Posted By Gregory_K:
what do you think you are wearing out?
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Well that's what I was wondering hah. I don't put many through this one.. 1000 a year? When the bolt actually closes a round in, it just seems smoother/slower and less violent than the clank of a bolt and carrier just slamming into the teeth on an empty chamber. No big deal apparently.
it is a voilent action, but one that will cause no extra wear. want to see something neat, search for videos on carrier bounce.
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Not closing on an empty chamber is something carried over from 1911 style handguns.
Doesn't apply to AR15s, the systems and materials in use are vastly different.
Not unlike what happens with a fired round, just don't hear it. There's a pretty good sized explosive force going on in there.
