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2/14/2009 8:21:34 PM EDT
When else to use the bolt catch?  I know to use it to chamber the first round of a fresh mag after replacing a spent mag, but when else?  

I ask because when I bought my Colt SP1 I pulled back on the CH while there was either no mag or an empty mag inserted into the mag well.  The BCG would lock to the rear and I recall having to activate the bolt catch to send the BCG forward.  Now, it doesn't seem to do that anymore under the same config.
2/14/2009 8:30:40 PM EDT
[#1]
The BC should NOT engage with an empty magwell.

Some other uses:

Locking bolt back during a failure
Locking bolt back to show clear chamber
2/14/2009 11:32:42 PM EDT
[#2]
Mine was doing the same thing. It was sticking, and needed lubed.
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