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Posted: 5/11/2015 2:02:02 PM EDT
[#1]
I like them on rifles I will be shooting from a bench or prone, otherwise I am not a fan. My 3gun rifle and SBR dont have one whereas my LR308 and Varmint AR both have the phase 5 thingy.
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Posted: 5/14/2015 12:46:06 PM EDT
[#2]
I mean if they're just got coolness factor, I guess I need one.
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Posted: 5/14/2015 1:03:53 PM EDT
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Stoner would be rolling in his grave if he saw half of the "solutions looking for a problem" that folks stick on their AR's.
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Posted: 5/14/2015 1:32:23 PM EDT
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I use the BAD on my rifles.
They serve a purpose. I only buy them when I see them on sale. The Phase 5 lever is VERY nice. 
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Posted: 5/17/2015 6:28:19 AM EDT
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i would put one on a race gun, or like some in this threat have mentioned on a rifle without bolt hold open. other than that… kill it with fire.
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Posted: 5/17/2015 8:12:41 AM EDT
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Love em, if you don't like em, don't use em. Much like vertical and angled fore grips, some people like them, some don't.
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Posted: 5/23/2015 5:24:56 PM EDT
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Stoner would be rolling in his grave if he saw half of the "solutions looking for a problem" that folks stick on their AR's. I don't know about that. Stoner was pretty innovative with the use of plastics and aluminum, I bet he would totally be on board with a lot of the stuff the aftermarket has come up with for the AR platform. |
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Posted: 5/24/2015 3:38:19 PM EDT
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I don't know about that. Stoner was pretty innovative with the use of plastics and aluminum, I bet he would totally be on board with a lot of the stuff the aftermarket has come up with for the AR platform. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Stoner would be rolling in his grave if he saw half of the "solutions looking for a problem" that folks stick on their AR's. I don't know about that. Stoner was pretty innovative with the use of plastics and aluminum, I bet he would totally be on board with a lot of the stuff the aftermarket has come up with for the AR platform. Maybe some things but I'd bet $ he wouldn't be on board with a monstrosity like the BAD lever. Something that clamps to an existing part, goes down the side of the rifle and protrudes into the trigger area. Not only is it ugly and looks like a cobbled after thought it could be a possible interference with functioning if it became loose, bent or jammed with a foreign object. No offense to anyone using one if it floats your boat. |
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Posted: 5/26/2015 3:00:25 AM EDT
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It would take a pretty hefty foreign object to jam that thing.
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Posted: 5/27/2015 2:17:02 AM EDT
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I'm watching "The Fighting Season" on the Audience Channel and noticed what appeared to be a BAD lever being used by soldiers in Afghanistan. Anyone heard of these being used by combat soldiers?
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Posted: 5/28/2015 1:49:24 AM EDT
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I've used one (the same one actually) on 2 tours on 2 different M4's.
I know a bunch of guys who use them, and a bunch of guys that don't. |
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Posted: 5/30/2015 7:49:31 PM EDT
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Never was. Yup. Game gimmick for the Magfools or for the Southpaw folks. |
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Posted: 5/31/2015 1:06:32 AM EDT
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Now that mentioned for the leftys, Me Im ok, but My daughter is a lefty, How would that work? Allow a lefty to use the thumb going downward to send bolt home?
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Posted: 5/31/2015 1:15:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like them but they prevented reliable lock back on the last shot on every rifle I own...so I stopped using them. I like them. But I had this problem. Also, if you have multiple AR's you need multiple levers. Otherwise you waste time trying to hit something that is not there. |
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Posted: 6/9/2015 9:18:31 PM EDT
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I fuckin' hate 'em for some reason. I mean really hate 'em.
I saw an ear broke off a lower on account of one of those retarded things getting hit on something. |
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Posted: 6/10/2015 4:23:39 AM EDT
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on rifles meant to be used from the prone they are a must.
Also if the shooter has a weak or numb left hand a bad lever is pretty awesome. |
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Posted: 6/10/2015 10:13:10 PM EDT
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I have them on all my rifles. Locking the bolt to the rear while staying on target = fast malfunction clearing. Never had an issue with the bolt failing to lock back on 6 different builds.
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Posted: 6/12/2015 1:12:30 AM EDT
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I am a lefty, so they really do not work for me. Others I know run them and do not seem to have any negative issues with them.
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Posted: 6/12/2015 4:59:28 PM EDT
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I am a lefty, so they really do not work for me. Others I know run them and do not seem to have any negative issues with them. Actually, they were designed for lefty's. As a lefty, if you know how to use it, it can really speed up your reloads. |
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Posted: 7/11/2015 12:05:41 PM EDT
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I tried them briefly. Bolts always locked back and did a great job of closing the bolt fast/easy but I found it difficult to lock the bolt back manually and I didn't care for how far it protruded into the trigger guard area (YMMV).
Recently tried the Redi-Release by Redi-Mag and while no big help locking the bolt back manually (despite the advertisement), I like it much better than the BAD for releasing the bolt quickly. It hugs the top of the trigger guard area and can only be activated by pressing down on it, pushing up or in won't release the bolt. Running reload drills this morning I never accidentally activated the Redi-Release while pushing the mag release (I use an Odin XMR v2) and the bolt released every time I swiped my finger down after inserting a fresh mag. More info here: http://www.redi-mag.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=56 Now, if I could only get my hands on a few of their Redi-Catches... Tomac |
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Posted: 7/13/2015 10:49:12 PM EDT
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Actually, they were designed for lefty's. As a lefty, if you know how to use it, it can really speed up your reloads. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am a lefty, so they really do not work for me. Others I know run them and do not seem to have any negative issues with them. Actually, they were designed for lefty's. As a lefty, if you know how to use it, it can really speed up your reloads. I am gonna have to disagree with you on this one. The MagPul website states: "...allowing manipulation of the bolt stop from the fire control/ready position with the right-hand trigger finger." As a lefty, I find that the bolt catch lever is already easy to manipulate with my trigger finger. |
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Posted: 7/13/2015 10:56:10 PM EDT
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I am gonna have to disagree with you on this one. The MagPul website states: "...allowing manipulation of the bolt stop from the fire control/ready position with the right-hand trigger finger." As a lefty, I find that the bolt catch lever is already easy to manipulate with my trigger finger. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I am a lefty, so they really do not work for me. Others I know run them and do not seem to have any negative issues with them. Actually, they were designed for lefty's. As a lefty, if you know how to use it, it can really speed up your reloads. I am gonna have to disagree with you on this one. The MagPul website states: "...allowing manipulation of the bolt stop from the fire control/ready position with the right-hand trigger finger." As a lefty, I find that the bolt catch lever is already easy to manipulate with my trigger finger. Then you're doing it wrong. Insert the magazine with your right hand, beer can grip, slid the thumb to the lever and press. Under a timer, reloads are seconds faster using this method. |
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Posted: 7/22/2015 10:22:54 AM EDT
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I have never used one. I learned how to use my bolt catch and charging handle instead.
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