Ejection port cover

[cmshoot]

One of my hold overs from the Corps is always closing my ejection port cover when I’m done shooting, loading, unloading, etc.

It’s weird how many students I’ve had ask me why I do it.

I had these made.

 

[rumrunner55]

This one is mine

 

[BHPSteel]

Just ONE MORE thing to add to the manual of arms. So tiresome. Why would ANYONE want more work?

Maybe to stop some sneaky bastard creeping up behind you and causing a stovepipe?

 

[Rimfire rifleman]

Yeah I like that ,mine are plain Jane and always keep them closed for obvious reasons. Where can I get a couple at?

 

[Hayata]

Somewhere in the desert near El Paso on Ft Bliss back in 1986 I was known to have to shout, "Weapon on safe, dustcover closed!" before moving to my next position.

Oh to be that young again...

 

[atljetmech]

Many years ago I got a great deal on a complete upper 16" bull barrel smooth receiver with no cover and while it's a very accurate and reliable bench shooter, it still affects my OCD and just looks odd.

 

[cmshoot]

Just ONE MORE thing to add to the manual of arms. So tiresome. Why would ANYONE want more work?

Maybe to stop some sneaky bastard creeping up behind you and causing a stovepipe?

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That’ll cause a malfunction whether or not the port cover is closed!

I use that “tool” myself in my courses, except my stick is black. Folks are less likely to see it in their peripheral vision that way.

 

[BHPSteel]

That’ll cause a malfunction whether or not the port cover is closed!

I use that “tool” myself in my courses, except my stick is black. Folks are less likely to see it in their peripheral vision that way.

Oh hey, it works!

I'd probably have one painted in a red/white barber-pole spiral with a bulb horn on the end.