At least with removing the mag to check, you can be sure the slide in is full battery as it should be when it comes to fire. If you are careful in pulling the slide back to peek inside the chamber, you'll likely slide the slide back forward then holster, and might find out that it's not in full battery when you go to use it (likely when you NEED to use it).
BTW, this is exactly what the Forward Bolt Assist is for on Armalites, to hit to make sure the bolt is full forward after a slow and quiet chamber check.
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