AR-15 weapon lock question

[tec]

Hi guys, I was wondering- is it OK for the rifle/carbine if the bolt is locked in the backward position for periods of time, say a few days or weeks? Thanks.

[RocketFoot]

Good question! I am watching this thread because I have my bolt locked open for quick readiness when needed...but if it is bad on the recoil spring I will release it.

[Lucas]

I would assume ( you know what that gets us...) that a recoil spring would be the same as a magazine spring. They don't lose strength from being held compressed. They lose strength from cycling. So, I would say there would be no harm in keeping you bolt locked back. But, take that advice at your own risk as I'm not an expert, and I definitely didn't stay at a holiday inn last night.

[TonyF]

Hi guys, I was wondering- is it OK for the rifle/carbine if the bolt is locked in the backward position for periods of time, say a few days or weeks? Thanks.

I wouldn't think so. Even with the bolt forward the buffer spring is still somewhat compressed.

[Mity2]

bolt locked open for quick readiness when needed...

LOL Since I keep my AR disassembled due to lack of space in my case

[TonyF]

Good question! I am watching this thread because I have my bolt locked open for quick readiness when needed...but if it is bad on the recoil spring I will release it.

Actually, I think it's a bad idea to keep your carbine in "cruiser ready" condition.

Chambering a round when something goes "bump in the night" when you may be dreary eyed and having just awoken from a deep sleep is not a good time to rely on a round being chambered. Not only that, chambering a round is quite noisy and performing a crossover status check with "sleep" in your eyes is not conducive to the process.

I want my carbine locked and loaded BEFORE I need it.

[tec]

Ah OK cool, thanks everyone. I don't want to hurt my new baby.

[fultonCoShooter]

Actually, I think it's a bad idea to keep your carbine in "cruiser ready" condition.

Chambering a round when something goes "bump in the night" when you may be dreary eyed and having just awoken from a deep sleep is not a good time to rely on a round being chambered. Not only that, chambering a round is quite noisy and performing a crossover status check with "sleep" in your eyes is not conducive to the process.

I want my carbine locked and loaded BEFORE I need it.

u have a great point there Tony infact i believe if you chamber a round inside a dwelling you should use the chargeing handle and let the bolt move forward slowly and then use the froward asst. to verify the bolt is locked completely froward, also a quiet way to load a AR


letting the bolt go from the bolt release may cause a slam fire
cause of the non captive firing pin.

u can see this if you load the chamber by rackin it with CH or release from the bolt release, clear the weapon and look at the unfired round youll notice a small firing pin mark

[JayBell]

u have a great point there Tony infact i believe if you chamber a round inside a dwelling you should use the chargeing handle and let the bolt move forward slowly and then use the froward asst. to verify the bolt is locked completely froward, also a quiet way to load a AR


letting the bolt go from the bolt release may cause a slam fire
cause of the non captive firing pin.

u can see this if you load the chamber by rackin it with CH or release from the bolt release, clear the weapon and look at the unfired round youll notice a small firing pin mark

you'll only get a slamfire if you use commercial ammo with soft primers.

DON'T use soft primered ammo in stuff that has no spring loaded FP, like:
AR15
Garand
M14
SKS
AK
etc...

[Atomic Dog]

you'll only get a slamfire if you use commercial ammo with soft primers.

DON'T use soft primered ammo in stuff that has no spring loaded FP, like:
AR15
Garand
M14
SKS
AK
etc...

(I feel like I'm splittin hairs here) My Russian SKS does indeed have a spring loaded firing pin, so no slam fires here. But you are correct for the rest.




(On topic)

Every firearm that I use for home defense is ready to go. Flick off the safety and rock and roll. As Tony said, there is no sense adding one more (noisy) step to your routine when a locked and loaded firearm is just as safe.