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7/25/2008 3:53:20 PM EDT
How often if ever do you use the forward assist?
7/25/2008 3:57:36 PM EDT
[#1]
Every time I load a fresh mag.
7/25/2008 3:59:38 PM EDT
[#2]

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Every time I load a fresh mag.


Same here. It's so ingrained into my muscle memory  from the military that it's done without even a though.
7/25/2008 4:00:27 PM EDT
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It's so ingrained into my muscle memory  from the military that it's done without even a thought.
7/25/2008 4:50:44 PM EDT
[#4]
I never use it
7/25/2008 4:52:43 PM EDT
[#5]
I had a round that did not go all the way into battery when testing a new buffer. I had to use the FA to get into battery. It's the first time I had used it.
7/25/2008 5:01:22 PM EDT
[#6]
I can honestly say I have never used mine. Though I am glad it is there in case.
I do not remember during boot camp and MCT being trained to use the forward assist when dropping the bolt on a fresh magazine.
7/25/2008 5:08:38 PM EDT
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7/25/2008 5:09:45 PM EDT
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I can honestly say I have never used mine. Though I am glad it is there in case.
I do not remember during boot camp and MCT being trained to use the forward assist when dropping the bolt on a fresh magazine.



I distinctly remember it during boot camp and SOI and I did both in 1996....
7/25/2008 5:09:58 PM EDT
[#9]
Just pull back quick on the CH.  That or the bolt catch after you go through a mag.  I never use it.. don't have to.
7/25/2008 5:14:11 PM EDT
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Just pull back quick on the CH.  That or the bolt catch after you go through a mag.  I never use it.. don't have to.


Huh? Nobody is saying that you use the FA to chamber a new round from the mag.

I've never needed it either, but I have been taught to use it as a normal part of operating the weapon.....
7/25/2008 5:21:04 PM EDT
[#11]
There are a few of us here who were trained to use the FA. And as long as my weapon is equipped with a FA I will use it.

If you’ve never received similar training, and decide not to use the FA, then that is your decision.  
7/25/2008 5:29:09 PM EDT
[#12]
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Just pull back quick on the CH.  That or the bolt catch after you go through a mag.  I never use it.. don't have to.


Huh? Nobody is saying that you use the FA to chamber a new round from the mag.

I've never needed it either, but I have been taught to use it as a normal part of operating the weapon.....


Yes I know what it does.
7/25/2008 5:34:15 PM EDT
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Just pull back quick on the CH.  That or the bolt catch after you go through a mag.  I never use it.. don't have to.


Huh? Nobody is saying that you use the FA to chamber a new round from the mag.

I've never needed it either, but I have been taught to use it as a normal part of operating the weapon.....


Yes I know what it does.


You sure about that? The part highlighted in red certainly would have people wondering....
7/25/2008 5:37:59 PM EDT
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Just pull back quick on the CH.  That or the bolt catch after you go through a mag.  I never use it.. don't have to.


Huh? Nobody is saying that you use the FA to chamber a new round from the mag.

I've never needed it either, but I have been taught to use it as a normal part of operating the weapon.....


Yes I know what it does.


You sure about that? The part highlighted in red certainly would have people wondering....


Sorry for the confusion!

What I meant to say is, 99.9999% of the time, you shouldn't have to use it if you properly use the charging handle.

ETA

And yes I appreciate that the FA is there.
7/25/2008 5:46:42 PM EDT
[#15]
Don’t we train for the time when that .0001% happens?    
7/25/2008 5:50:01 PM EDT
[#16]
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Don’t we train for the time when that .0001% happens?   h
7/25/2008 7:07:42 PM EDT
[#17]
this guy in this video decided to use his forward assist =/, however im guessing he was shooting a dirty gun and never thought to check the chamber.
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