I was a young jar head when I got my M16A1 replaced by a brand new A2. The round forward assist came on that model. I do know it has sharper edges, when running at port arms it does dig into the thumb joint just a bit.
I used to use it when loading a fresh mag, like others said it can't hurt and it's cheap insurance to be sure you've seated the bolt fully.
If you keep environmental grud out of the chamber area you should not need it. But you can't always do that, so it seems to me that a quick smack on the FA is not a bad habit save a "speed reload" if you're exposed. If you're behind cover a smack on the FA can be done as you're coming out from behind cover and mounting the weapon.


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