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Right Side Bolt Release/Lock


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Has anyone found a bolt release/lock set up to operate from the right side on an AR style receiver? I have a Troy bolt release on my AR match rifle for NRA High Power matches but I'm thinking it might be a little to much for the run & gun game. Anyone using a Troy or others? I have a heck of a time fumbling when trying to push the bolt release down and hold the charging handle back as they are both worked from the left side.

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There are several variations on a right-side bolt release, such as the Lancer lower receiver. I am aware of only two solutions for a right side bolt release/lock. The first is an add-on such as the Magpul BAD lever or the similar product from Phase 3. Nothing wrong with them on a competition rifle, and I use them on most of my lowers.

The second choice is the Teal Blue Bravo PDQ Ambi bolt release: http://www.tealbluebravollc.com/. It replaces the standard bolt release and requires some cutting of the receiver to provide the right-hand slot for the lever to stick out. Aero Precision makes an ambi lower receiver that comes pre-cut and includes a PDQ Ambi for installation: http://aeroprecisionusa.com/aspx/store/productdetail.aspx?pid=37.

I have two Aero lowers that I have not yet built out, but I think it is a very good solution. I got to fondle some sample JP rifles with the Teal Blue PDQ at ProAm a couple of years back, and it seems like a very solid product.

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Thanks for the info guys. I'm only looking for an add on at this point. My current rifle has the Boron Nitride coating and I don't want to cut into the metal. Not ready to start a new build, but if I do the Aero lower sounds like the way to go. Been doing some searching. Anyone have any experience with one of these:

http://phase5wsi.com/extended-bolt-release-v2.html

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Yeah, Phase 5, that's what I meant. Works fine, just like a BAD lever but lighter. Just don't plan on changing your mag release easily after you install one.

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