...you may remember that in SAF, we only co.ck with our right
hand as SOP for M16...
Can someone tell me about the SAR-21 drill? Co.ck with left or
right?
I agree it is actually more logical to co.ck with the left hand as
the reloading steps are as follows:
- RIght hand press mag release
- Left hand take out empty mag
- Left hand insert new mag
Meanwhile, Right hand remains at pistol grip
So, after inserting new mag with left hand, it is logically faster
that the left hand now operate the charging handle. In fact, most
HK weapons even put the charging handle forward of the magazine so
that it makes it more stable process while the right hand holds the
pistol grip.
But for the M16, it would be very awkward to hold the pistol grip
and co.ck as the grip and charging handle are so close together at
the rear. So, inevitably, after putting in the new mag you have to
change hand and use the right to co.ck.
But for me, a HK forward left co.cking weapon will be unfamiliar at
first.
In the past, nearly ALL bolt-action rifles were right hand
co.cking. Left-handed people now bi.tch about things not being
built for them etc but with bolt-action, no left-handedness was
entertained. The bolt charging handle was on the left side, period.
Loading the rounds into the weapon was usually also from the left
without exception.
