Nealio Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Trying to see if there are any other options for a trigger finger bolt release "lever". I know there is the Magpul B.A.D., but I don't like how it bolts on the stock mag catch/release. I like the Phase 5 EBR V2 better because its 1 piece (welded?), but it is still bulky where the ping pong paddle is. I'm possibly going to move to a LAR Sidecharger upper and neither of the listed levers will clear that (I don't think). Plus the Phase 5 EBR V2 is $50, which seems a tad pricey Does anyone know of any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAZZ Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I have no experience with any others, but I have a B.A.D., and am very happy with it. What are your reservations about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastshooter03 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Pof Gen3 lower receiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Shooter Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Shoot Left Handed Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 i use the B.A.D. as well and love it as well. I had reservations at first because i didn't want my finger slipping onto the trigger, but after trying it on a friend's rifle i knew i had to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have a Phase 5. Think I like the B.A.D. better, but it doesn't work with the upper on my match rifle. I've never actually used it during a stage. Just from the bench and for "Unload show clear" when I remember, but that's what I got it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Troy also makes one. I believe primarily to not interfere with their ambi mag release, which I believe the others can depending on how they fit your gun. http://troyind.com/%20/new-products/troy-ambidextrous-bolt-release-coming-soon-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Maybe I'll just get the BAD or make my own. I don't have anything against the BAD lever, it just seems like a dedicated lever would be a better option. Just like BCM makes the gunfighter charging handle, instead of a piece that you would clamp on to your existing handle. Plus like I said if I decide to switch to a side charger upper, I don't think any of the clamp on ones will clear. Thanks for the input. - Nealio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielW Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Troy also makes one. I believe primarily to not interfere with their ambi mag release, which I believe the others can depending on how they fit your gun. http://troyind.com/%20/new-products/troy-ambidextrous-bolt-release-coming-soon-3 I tried the Troy one....started having intermittent problems with the last round bolt hold open. Have heard of others having this trouble - not just with the Tory, but with the other brands too. Took it off - problem solved. I like the way these devices work (stoppage drills being the primary use I can see where they would assist), but not at the expense of of the bolt hold open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Compass lake makes one. I bought an AR from a forum member with one. Works well, requires modification of the receiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Compass lake makes one. I bought an AR from a forum member with one. Works well, requires modification of the receiver Wow, now that Compass Lake one looks like the REAL solution to the problem. I like it. Anyone else using that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aheadofthecurve Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Which one of these fits the JP CTR02 upper? Seems like the BAD wont fit bc of the tighter space. I ground it down, but it didnt work out in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 As much as I am not a fan of LWRC (for personal reasons), I do like the engineering of the R.E.P.R. and its ambi bolt catch/bolt release. If this was to be incorporated into a standard AR chassis.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 If this was to be incorporated into a standard AR chassis.... just my opinion, but this is my problem with any of them too. What happens if you need to run a normal AR and you are trained to use this specialty device.... Even just being at a match and your rifle dumps and you need to borrow a lower from a buddy.... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 If this was to be incorporated into a standard AR chassis.... just my opinion, but this is my problem with any of them too. What happens if you need to run a normal AR and you are trained to use this specialty device.... Even just being at a match and your rifle dumps and you need to borrow a lower from a buddy.... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 If you don't care about being able to lock the bolt back with it give the Lancer L15 lower a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saibot Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I ran the BAD on my RRA and I really like the device, but I had the same problem as DanielW. I think the RRA is too over gassed and cycles too fast for the catch to operate with the additional mass. Haven't tried it on my DPMS yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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