[R. Scott]

I never experienced – or heard of – an actual slam fire, but the thought of it happening would be enough to hinder a soldier’s reaction in combat. The soldier has to have complete confidence in the weapon – and that is near impossible except through training (when budgets allow).

[Joe Brower]

"The soldier has to have complete confidence in the weapon"

Very true. In my case, I had expended tens of thousands of rounds before I even heard of "slam-fires". No one in my unit had ever heard about it or given it any thought much less worry, either. A need for proper maintenence, yes -- slam-fires, no.