Originally Posted by
combatvet
This is not an attempt to criticize or insult you.
That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. What idiot taught you to do that? First off in a firefight the weapon is going to be hot, secondly the term S.P.O.R.T.S is taught unilaterally across the Armed Services for a reason. I question a carbine class that teaches this as an immediate action drill (push the bolt groove). Reading that kind of stuff really chaps my smooth.
I'd reconsider any carbine class that neglects the use of a part of your weapon. If your AR doesn't have a FA than S.P.O.R.T.S. should be the preferred method.
But what the hell do I know.
The FA is not as fragile as most would leave you to believe. If your weapon has it, you should use it. Forget that crap about the indentation, if anything that should be unlearned asap. Slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze or shoot ( Whichever floats your boat).