AR malfunction question- conclusion

[SmithNut]

The bolt seemed stiff to me but I attributed that to lack of use. I may have been wrong.

If the bolt is "stiff" and doesn't move in and out easily in the carrier, the gun will only function as a single shot.
Had an experience with a friends AR, the bolt was so dirty it did not move in and out easily, once we sprayed it with WD and lubed it, it started functioning correctly.
Seen it on another AR as well, make sure it's clean enough to move easily back and forth within the carrier.

 

[DesertFox]

Should pass the fling test. If bolt doesn't budge when you give the BCG a flick, chu got a prolem mang...

Clean, lube, or replace - that bolt needs to slide out of there like poop from a goose.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Try an AK. Problem solved.

 

[SmithNut]

...snip........, chu got a prolem mang...

Chu said it mang...!

 

[Retired W4]

Should pass the fling test. If bolt doesn't budge when you give the BCG a flick, chu got a prolem mang...

Clean, lube, or replace - that bolt needs to slide out of there like poop from a goose.

That little trick is taught to everyone who trains with an M-16. Just ask my wife. She also remembers SPORTS.

 

[SmithNut]

Try an AK. Problem solved.

That's true.....

 

[Eric300]

Try an AK. Problem solved.

Or, buy a Daniel Defense, LMT, Noveske, LWRC, BCM, Rainer, Gessele, KAC....you get the idea. Problem solved.

Buy 'home-owner' grade stuff and get 'home-owner ' grade issues.

 

[Benton Quest]

When in combat, why take a chance? When all else fails, follow the instructions. When you consider who uses M-16s and for what purpose the small details become important. That is why military training is built on small details. when the main purpose of the rifle is sport shooting, who cares?

I've taken an M4 into some rather dangerous environments over the last 27 years and lived to tell about.

There are plenty other better things in which to apply your worry.

Once again, old myths die hard. There are people with way more time on the gun than me that agree. It's an old wives tail. I don't really expect to change minds...just making a statement.


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