Been using one for... well years. However, I've found that the lever can be a bit of a hindrance in that if you get used to doing your reloads with it and then pick up a rifle without it then you can have a serious slow down while you try to find that lever that isn't there. That said, I do have it on my two go to carbines, though I use them more as an easy way to lock the bolt to the rear and a larger target to smack with my thumb during the reload than a speed reload to run with my trigger finger. Other than the aforementioned becoming dependent on the lever I've never personally had an issue with it.
From my experience I have found a few things. One, make sure you tighten the bolt down properly and if you are picking one up used put a drop of blue locktite on it. Second, make sure it is installed correctly. While I have never had an issue with this I have seen people with them jacked up on the install have them fall off at the range and also seen one loosen and hang up on a vest.
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