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Originally Posted by Mutley2112
I recently purchased a M&P15 sport2. After inspecting and cleaning my new rifle I am noticing that when I rack the charging handle,it just stays back. I then have to push the handle forward back in place. Is this normal? I thought after you pull the handle back it would spring forward with the bolt?
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On the AR15 the charging handle is called a non-reciprocating handle. This means the handle doesn't move with the bolt.
When inserting a new, full magazine, if the chamber is empty, the charging handle must be pulled to load the gun. Because there are rounds in the mag, the bolt will not stay back and will strip off a new round and insert it in the chamber. The charging handle will move forward with the bolt.
However, if an empty mag is inserted, when the charging handle is pulled back, the bolt will lock open. Thus, the charging handle will stay back and should be pushed forward.
Suffice it to say, I think your Sport II is working properly.
Hmmm, maybe I should make a video...