How many slap the bottom of the mag on reloads?

[Boomer686]

Always tap on the rifle mags. Insert pistol mags forcibly (especially a full mag on a closed slide) but never had to tap them in per se.

Regards.

 

[stormtrooper1015]

No mag fanny slapping for me either. Firmly insert magazine and tug to make sure I didn't eff up the first part.

 

[Gunnerlove]

Push the mag in with your man hands, and pull to make sure it is seated.
drop the bolt or rack the action and go from there.

The forward assist is like the kick stand on a bike, of little use while using the bike but can be handy when the bike is having problems.