Thread: T/CR22 bolt hold open... why?

Looking at a new 22 for my younger son who is about to turn 16 and apply for FAL. I'd never heard of a T/CR22 before, anyone got any opinions on these? I like the idea of rear receiver mounted aperture sights, and the fibre optic front sight should be good for night shoots with irons. But what is the purpose of a bolt hold open function in an empty magazine on a 10/22 clone? It's not like a stripper-clip top loading rifle where this would make sense...

Any opinions on the rifle welcome. How does it compare to a standard 10/22?