When using the magazine release, either the M-16 type button or paddle, a magazine will fall free of the weapon if there are rounds left in the mag and the weapon is held upright.
An empty mag may or may not fall free depending on several factors such as wear on the mag, dirt in the mag well...
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Did you ever stop to think...
And then forget to start over again?
Jim - NRA Life Member
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