Does the bolt catch hold back the bolt on an M4 after the last shot is fired?

usmarine · January 17, 2005, 01:31 AM

When I shoot the last round with a Colt M4.
Sorry, thought I wrote it there.

Cowled_Wolfe · January 17, 2005, 02:27 AM

It'd be kinda helpful if you told us what kind of gun you're talking about...

BigG · January 17, 2005, 10:35 AM

The M4 is simply a variant of the Colt M16 rifle. All of these have a bolt hold open on the last round if they are working properly. That allows you to change mags, hit the bolt release and continue to shoot without racking the charging handle. HTH

January 17, 2005, 01:31 AM	#1
usmarine Junior member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 26	Does the bolt catch hold back the bolt on an M4 after the last shot is fired? When I shoot the last round with a Colt M4. Sorry, thought I wrote it there. Last edited by usmarine; January 17, 2005 at 06:37 AM.

January 17, 2005, 02:27 AM	#2
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January 17, 2005, 10:35 AM	#3
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