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4/7/2012 12:53:09 AM EDT
I'm starting my first AR build, and I'm not happy with the selector switch that came with the PSA LPK. It just feels sloppy and not what I'm used to with my other two stock Armalites.





So what switches are you using and liking. I remember seeing one sometime back that claimed to be more precision made and positive, but I don't remember who made it or where I saw it.





Mostly what's important to me are positive engagements and a solid "feel" without any slop. I don't have a preference on whether it is amber-dextrous or not.





Thanks




 
4/7/2012 4:35:21 AM EDT
[#1]
BAD-ASS



/end thread
4/7/2012 5:05:21 AM EDT
[#2]
What if i hate ambi controls? This interest me since my WOA kits selector is a little unpleasant to rotate.
4/7/2012 7:01:10 AM EDT
[#3]
They sell one sided safeties too.
4/7/2012 8:30:06 AM EDT
[#4]
To clarify a bit, the BAD one-sided lever is the same as the ambi lever. They just make a flat end to go on the off side.





4/7/2012 10:05:57 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
BAD-ASS

/end thread


4/7/2012 2:27:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
BAD-ASS

/end thread


4/7/2012 5:41:29 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
BAD-ASS

/end thread


Just installed my first one Thursday, very impressed.
4/7/2012 6:12:56 PM EDT
[#8]
And if you REALLY want a smooth selector that snaps into place, try the BAD-ASS from Spike's with the NiB coated barrel. I have one and it's even nicer than my other three BAD-ASSes.
4/7/2012 6:23:21 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
And if you REALLY want a smooth selector that snaps into place, try the BAD-ASS from Spike's with the NiB coated barrel. I have one and it's even nicer than my other three BAD-ASSes.


You could probably send your regualr ones to WMD and have them NiB them for $10 each I believe.

OP sloppy in what respect?  Hard and clunky to operate or is there actual slop on the switch?
4/7/2012 7:57:45 PM EDT
[#10]




Badger Ordanance has the best feel of any I have tried. Yes it is ambidexterous



The smoothness is often created by the length of the spring behind the detent which holds the safety selector.



YMMV
4/7/2012 9:55:25 PM EDT
[#11]
Duh, the bad-ass one was the one I was thinking about. It does look nice. I look at it and the badger ord one.


 
4/8/2012 5:36:01 AM EDT
[#12]
Also keep in mind that BAD has the free lever exchange program. As they come out with more levers, you can request one and try it out then send back whichever you want.

Lever Exchange Program
4/8/2012 7:54:23 AM EDT
[#13]
Quoted:
BAD-ASS

/end thread


Yep.
4/8/2012 6:19:10 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
BAD-ASS

/end thread


Are we really still asking this question?

4/9/2012 12:30:15 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
Also keep in mind that BAD has the free lever exchange program. As they come out with more levers, you can request one and try it out then send back whichever you want.

Lever Exchange Program


I must have missed that detail when I made my purchase. Thanks for the heads up rookie.
4/9/2012 2:53:35 PM EDT
[#16]



Quoted:



Quoted:

And if you REALLY want a smooth selector that snaps into place, try the BAD-ASS from Spike's with the NiB coated barrel. I have one and it's even nicer than my other three BAD-ASSes.




You could probably send your regualr ones to WMD and have them NiB them for $10 each I believe.



OP sloppy in what respect?  Hard and clunky to operate or is there actual slop on the switch?


No, not too hard and clunky, more like too loose and wiggles too much while in positions. And it turns too easy for my tastes. It feels almost like it doesn't have a detent, even though I tried several detents and springs. I'm sure it would be fine for most purposes and I don't mean to bash on PSA, in fact I'm happy with the rest of the kit.



FWIW the lower is a spikes.
 
4/9/2012 3:07:22 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Quoted:
And if you REALLY want a smooth selector that snaps into place, try the BAD-ASS from Spike's with the NiB coated barrel. I have one and it's even nicer than my other three BAD-ASSes.


You could probably send your regualr ones to WMD and have them NiB them for $10 each I believe.

OP sloppy in what respect?  Hard and clunky to operate or is there actual slop on the switch?

No, not too hard and clunky, more like too loose and wiggles too much while in positions. And it turns too easy for my tastes. It feels almost like it doesn't have a detent, even though I tried several detents and springs. I'm sure it would be fine for most purposes and I don't mean to bash on PSA, in fact I'm happy with the rest of the kit.

FWIW the lower is a spikes.


 


I too went from a sloppy PSA to a BAD-ASS lever.  Contact Roger at BAD, he had great advice and I am very happy with my setup!
4/9/2012 3:16:45 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Also keep in mind that BAD has the free lever exchange program. As they come out with more levers, you can request one and try it out then send back whichever you want.

Lever Exchange Program


I must have missed that detail when I made my purchase. Thanks for the heads up rookie.


Anytime!
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