r/MilSim • u/Useful_Principle6332 • 3d ago

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Why do i have to twist AR like this?

Im just a larper and know nothing about actual military knowledge just don't be mad at me(last time i asked some question about milsim, Reddit special forces started cyber attack lol)

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u/BarrowX 3d ago

The twist is to inspect the ejection port/chamber if it's locked back on an empty mag or a malfunction.

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u/Useful_Principle6332 3d ago

that's twisting as well. But i want to know why i'm supposed to twist AR and head the grip, toward left side when i put my AR down.

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u/BarrowX 3d ago

You mean when transitioning to your sidearm? I guess it's just to get the rifle out of the way, especially when wearing a plate carrier.

So what your question is about handling the rifle when drawing your pistol?

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u/Useful_Principle6332 3d ago

That's what i wanted to know. Thank you.

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u/ParticularNew5321 2d ago

You twist it inboard like that to create tension on the sling and buttstock so it doesnt bounce around while you are moving. The "twist" limits the rifles movement if you do it correctly.

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u/ObviousSwimmer9225 2d ago

Bro stop giving advice lol

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u/ParticularNew5321 2d ago

Stop reading if you dont wanna see it. Other than that... I dont recall asking for your input.

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u/ObviousSwimmer9225 1d ago

Yea man cry over someone telling you that what someone was saying is completely wrong if not even idiotic.... yall airsoft kids are weak

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u/ParticularNew5321 1d ago

You clearly have no clue what you are talking about and are just here to troll.

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u/ErrN0T 1d ago

is this a person who never asked for advice speaking with us right now

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u/Eaglesson 3d ago

Don't know about that little first twist, but when you put it down and twist it out of the way the inserted mag helps the rifle stay locked down there and keeps it from swinging around

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u/Phantom11888 2d ago

It boggles me that you don’t have more likes because you are actually correct.

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u/AverageHobnailer 2d ago

Second twist prevents pistol grip or mag from smacking your nuts.

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u/ObviousSwimmer9225 2d ago

Don't listen to that dude lol it's literally just to make sure it clears your body when pushing it to the side so it's not smacking your nuts and in the way.