Forward assist: Difference between revisions

The forward assist's use can correlate with an increase in malfunctions with feeding and extraction. Test data from the original trials indicate that, while the forward assist itself is not causal to inducing a malfunction, the need to use the forward assist will likely coincide with feeding and extraction issues exclusive from the use of the forward assist. While the forward assist can be effective in some circumstances as the tests demonstrated, the firearm's user should know when a to conduct a remedial action, such as cleaning the firearm, if repeated feeding and extraction issues present themselves and as time allows. It has also been demonstrated to be a safe mechanism to use even when held while firing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Full Spectrum |title=The Vindication of the AR15's Forward Assist |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhjU8InWxr0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/MhjU8InWxr0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|accessdate=7 September 2020}}{{cbignore}}