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B.A.D. Lever
Whose using it, is it an advantage or does it interfere with operations.
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08-28-2016, 09:35 AM
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I installed one about 2 years ago. Works great, makes locking/closing the bolt much easier. No problems at all. Using a Magpul....5 minute install.
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08-28-2016, 10:03 AM
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One of the more worthwhile add-ons. Think about it. On an AR-15 both the bolt catch/release and the charging handle latch are on the same side. As a right handed person, try to lock open the bolt without taking your hand away from the grip/trigger guard. Can't do it. B.A.D. lever lets you do that.
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I like it - the only con is that when you have the bolt locked open and you lay the rifle down on a table on the left side (meaning the side where the release button is on a standard AR configuration) it may close the bolt on you expectantly. Kind of an annoyance.
PS I have the Magpul BAD Lever model
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08-28-2016, 10:30 AM
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Thanks, gonna invest in it, I just wasn't sure if it would interfere but it sounds like it is a non-issue with function of the rifle.
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08-28-2016, 10:45 AM
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Love mine.
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08-28-2016, 01:28 PM
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Take a look at the Troy version, I like it a little more than the B.A.D. Lever, just positioned slightly better in the trigger guard.
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08-28-2016, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JaPes
As a right handed person, try to lock open the bolt without taking your hand away from the grip/trigger guard. Can't do it. B.A.D. lever lets you do that.
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True...but when would taking hand off grip matter, when you're trying to lock bolt open? I'm not seeing that situation.
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08-29-2016, 09:42 AM
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True...but when would taking hand off grip matter, when you're trying to lock bolt open? I'm not seeing that situation.
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This is how it helps me tremendously. If you are locking the bolt back with your left hand pulling the charging handle, with a BAD style lever you can lock the bolt with your right hand while keeping your hand on the pistol grip. There is no need to reposition the right hand to hold the rifle while simultaneously trying to reach around with a finger to push the bolt catch on the other side. I also like the control of being able to release the bolt whenever I want while still maintaining both my front grip and trigger grip.
OP, also look at the Phase 5 Tactical lever. It doesn't attach to the stock bolt catch like the Magpul, it actually replaces the old bolt catch with an integrated piece that does both. Way more stout and sturdier than the Magpul. The downside? It's a little bulkier. I have both and love the Phase 5 so much better. I now use the Phase 5 in all my new builds.
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08-29-2016, 10:51 AM
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I prefer the Phase 5 Tactical over the BAD lever. Works great on my LaRue OBR.
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So, not to thread jack, but I've heard these don't fit on the MOE version of the M&P15?? Does anybody have suggestions on what to get for the MOE??
But to stay on topic, my brother had a BAD lever on his old Colt and he said it was well worth the money.
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08-30-2016, 08:18 AM
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Have BAD and Troy levers. Prefer the Troy.
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08-30-2016, 08:33 AM
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So, not to thread jack, but I've heard these don't fit on the MOE version of the M&P15?? Does anybody have suggestions on what to get for the MOE??
But to stay on topic, my brother had a BAD lever on his old Colt and he said it was well worth the money.
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I saw a thread or video where the lever was bent slightly to clear the extended finger ledge. (Can't remember where it saw it.) It was a Magpul BAD. I'm not sure if the others mentioned in this thread can be bent.
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08-30-2016, 08:57 AM
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I'm a lefty and the BAD Lever helps me tremendously....
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08-30-2016, 11:26 AM
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This is how it helps me tremendously. If you are locking the bolt back with your left hand pulling the charging handle, with a BAD style lever you can lock the bolt with your right hand while keeping your hand on the pistol grip. There is no need to reposition the right hand
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Yup, I got that.
What I don't get is when/what situation, that removing right hand from grip would matter if I'm trying to lock the bolt open.
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Yup, I got that.
What I don't get is when/what situation, that removing right hand from grip would matter if I'm trying to lock the bolt open.
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I guess I don't understand your question. It's obviously not any combat or SD scenario that you'd be locking the bolt back, so it's really just a convenience thing. Is that what you are asking? Why the need for convenience? I'm just trying to understand.
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08-30-2016, 05:54 PM
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Quote:
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Yup, I got that.
What I don't get is when/what situation, that removing right hand from grip would matter if I'm trying to lock the bolt open.
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Maybe this video will answer your questions:
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