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Bolt under cartridge FTF/Malf
So, a friend sent me a photo of his workmate's M&P with a cartridge stuck about where the gas return tube should be. I know nothing about the malf except what you see in the photo. According to the owner, the bolt will not move forward or backward, and, of course, the part of the BCG is in the receiver extension, making normal disassembly difficult.
Questions:
How did that happen?
What do you suggest as remedial action?
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Bolt under cartridge FTF/Malf
It appears to be a brass over bolt malfunction. Have your buddy go on YouTube and search for a video called Mike Pannone AR Malfunction Clearance. He has a very simple way to clear one of these malfunctions that will immediately have you questioning why no one ever taught you this before. Basically, drop the mag, brace the muzzle on the deck and the buttstock on your chest, pull the charging handle back as far as it will go and use the bolt lock (or your fingers if the bolt lock can’t engage) to hold the BCG in place while you push the charging handle forward. With the BCG held in place, the round will be able to drop free. Once you see the video it’s a lot more clear than my explanation.