Quote Originally Posted by birddog View Post
I have a S&W AR that doesn't have the forward assist, believe its the sportier model. Never felt like I needed it and its never had a hiccup.
X2 - M&P 15 Sport flat top, no dust cover or FA but has Shell defelctor. I am not in combat or desert, clean the weapon after each use and use good ammo - no issue and I like the look better anyway.