Modern Sporter Update April 5th 2018

[xdmer]

I still say forward assist is not needed.

[jiffx2781]

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[Pariegh]

I would prefer having forward assist, not because it's needed but because I want it. I find AR's look kind of naked without it.

[juancarlos]

I seem to be in the minority but I would prefer no FA. I like the look of the slick side.

[Miltiades]

The FA was a bad idea from the very beginning and Stoner objected to it but the all knowing US Army insisted. If the round does not chamber there's a problem that needs attention. By forcing it into the chamber you could end up with more problems than you will have by ejecting the round and diagnosing the problem. We are not talking here that you are under attack by ISIS lunatics and you need to get the rifle firing the round or you're gone, in other words in a desperate situation. Eject and diagnose.

[Baldemar]

No forward assist needed IMO.

[griffin86]

The FA was a bad idea from the very beginning and Stoner objected to it but the all knowing US Army insisted. If the round does not chamber there's a problem that needs attention. By forcing it into the chamber you could end up with more problems than you will have by ejecting the round and diagnosing the problem. We are not talking here that you are under attack by ISIS lunatics and you need to get the rifle firing the round or you're gone, in other words in a desperate situation. Eject and diagnose.

We aren't using it for ramming out of spec/dirty rounds into the chamber.

[Miltiades]

We aren't using it for ramming out of spec/dirty rounds into the chamber.

Then what does one use it for? lol

[DILLIGAF]

Then what does one use it for? lol

If you need to ask, you obviously dont need it.

[Pierre-Luc]

Hunting application.
People ride the bolt home and close it with the FA for less noise.