SmythBusters: Dropping The Hammer On An AR15 Lower
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SmythBusters: Dropping The Hammer On An AR15 Lower
In this episode of Smith Busters, we tackle a common question: Is dropping the hammer on an empty chamber bad for your AR-15? We dive into the details, myths, and realities of this practice, exploring whether it can damage your firearm and sharing insights from our own experiences. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:10 - User-Requested Topic ...
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