Originally Posted by
powderkeg45
call it a newb question, but why is it a bad idea to use the charging handle? Personally i prefer using the bolt release, but i'm interested to know what problems can arise from this other method.
On a side note, i got my magpul pmags in the mail today so i'm going to try them out this weekend to see if i have better luck with the feeding issues. I tried a friend's h&k mag and had no ftf problems with it, so maybe i'm having magazine difficulties.
thanks again for everyone's input. I am new to the AR platform, and this forum, but you guys have been very informative and helpful.