Originally Posted by
Ithaca Gunner
In actual shooting, Lloyd. All it does is provide you with a second option of releasing the bolt, you have the same bolt release on the left side, plus you can yank the handle and release it on a fresh magazine if desired, like on an A-K and use it as a forward assist. They don't have a deflector, so they kick the empties out to the right rear like an M16 A-1 does. I used mine so far with some old steel case Wolf ammo and Lake City ball, both functioned flawlessly with no fumbling around. They are somewhat bothersome to take the bolt carrier out for cleaning though, the screw on the handle must be removed, and the stopper nut at the rear of the upper that prevents any excess gas from blowing back.
It is accurate, second only to my DPMS Panther Arms National Match upper. I bought the 18'' heavy spirial flute upper and used an M16-A1 type butstock to give it some balance. Not trying to talk you in to one or out of one, I think they make a more, ''sporting'' type upper and that's the way I built and treat mine. I have other A-R's for defending the homestead.