Now my curiosity is up. What is the down side of magazine disconnect? I could be the only fella at the fire that doesn't unnerstand it, but I'm not too proud to be educated. Seriously asking here. Someone explain please?
I'll answer your question.
It's because in the event that your magazine fell (plenty of mag release buttons get bumped by the shooter under duress, or during pocket carry) or was removed from the gun, the gun would be rendered useless. You wouldn't even be able to fire the single shot in the chamber, assuming a hot chamber in the first place.
