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Posted: 5/6/2009 5:43:31 AM EDT
| I have heard that it is not good to push the bolt release button to release the bolt during a reload and that it is better to pull the charging handle instead. Somthing about having less wear on internal parts. I have also heard the same about the 1911. Is there any truth to this? |
| on a relaod how else would you do it? The typical method is to use the charging handle for the first mag (stick in mag, pull back CH, let go of CH). After the first mag, the bolt release is used. Tne guun was designed to function using either method, won't hurt a thing. |
| you could pull the charging handle again and release the bolt catch. It would take a lot more time and not be practical in a tactical situation, but at the range it wouldn't matter. If it would create less wear on the bolt catch it might make sence. Thanks for the input. |
| The rifle was designed for you to use the bolt-release. As far as the 1911... same thing. The only manufacturer that I know of that tells you to "not" do it that way is Glock. That's because the slide-catch on a Glock is cheap stamped steel and the slide is a much harder steel. They do wear out quickly on a Glock. |
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...and they're a PITA to release with your thumb because of the roughness of the stamping.
The rifle was designed for you to use the bolt-release. As far as the 1911... same thing. The only manufacturer that I know of that tells you to "not" do it that way is Glock. That's because the slide-catch on a Glock is cheap stamped steel and the slide is a much harder steel. They do wear out quickly on a Glock. That big paddle-shaped part of the bolt release? SLAP that bitch. That is how you're SUPPOSED to release the bolt, it's why the part is there and shaped that way, and it's the BEST way to do it. Anyone who says it's better to yank on the CH to release the bolt has apparently never done a tactical reload... |
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Think about the forces involved of the bolt catch sliding over the face of the bolt, when you release, what a couple of pounds of force against two hard smooth metal surfaces? Compared to all the other force and friction in the weapon?
The bolt catch is NOT going to wear out before the rest of the weapon, if it does, it will be because of some abusive situation that people put on it other than using it like intended, to release the bolt after a mag change. Like mentioned, if you hear something different for other weapons, its because the slide release is often a cheap part that should be improved in that weapon. Remember, dry firing the lower receiver, without an upper, i.e. releasing the hammer to slam into the receiver and bolt catch (instead of the firing pin) is cautioned against. You should ride the hammer with your hand during a function check to prevent that, OR at least put something to absorb shock between the two. If anyone says they have a broken bolt catch, its probably from abuse like this. |
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If anything: I would think using the charging handle to relase the catch would cause more wear on 'internal parts'.... namely... the charging hadle....and perhaps small portions of the upper receiver...I think we all agree that this amount of wear would be pretty small....... but.....if theres no reason to pull back on it and rub metal on metal... then why do it?
Plus you miss out on the orgasmic sound of an AR bolt being relased(provided it is properly lubricated).......droool...... Something that sounds that good could never be bad.... right? Good..... now go slap that mother. |
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If anything: I would think using the charging handle to relase the catch would cause more wear on 'internal parts'.... namely... the charging hadle....and perhaps small portions of the upper receiver...I think we all agree that this amount of wear would be pretty small....... but.....if theres no reason to pull back on it and rub metal on metal... then why do it? Plus you miss out on the orgasmic sound of an AR bolt being relased(provided it is properly lubricated).......droool...... Something that sounds that good could never be bad.... right? Good..... now go slap that mother. This! |
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If anything: I would think using the charging handle to relase the catch would cause more wear on 'internal parts'.... namely... the charging hadle....and perhaps small portions of the upper receiver...I think we all agree that this amount of wear would be pretty small....... but.....if theres no reason to pull back on it and rub metal on metal... then why do it? Plus you miss out on the orgasmic sound of an AR bolt being relased(provided it is properly lubricated).......droool...... Something that sounds that good could never be bad.... right? Good..... now go slap that mother. LOL. 
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