AR-15s

Agreed, especially with the GI mags. I have seen guys give them a slap and they seat further than they should followed by a malfunction.

yes. Though any mag can override the catch on an open bolt, the reason not to get into the slap habit is that when doing an empty gun reload with the bolt locked back is that slap can induce the top round to pop out or partially lose control from the feed lip. Then when you release the bolt the stoppage cannot be cleared with immediate action. It now requires remedial action.