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    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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    They are great and no better solution besides an ambi-lower.

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    I have them on both of my AR's and so far I haven't had any issues in regards to hindering functionality or snagging gear. Next to the BCM Gunfighter charging handle it's probably one of the best additions I've made in the past year. It isn't perfect though, I noticed that on both of my bolt release levers it was actually kind of loose but I fixed that by dropping some red Loctite in the small gap on the bottom. Once it dries it fills in the spaces around the pad and keeps it from moving around but doesn't lock it together so I can't take it apart if I need to.

    Going back to a previous post I had wondered how well it would work with the Norgon Ambicatch and another option I have been considering to help make one of my guns more ambi is the Troy ambi mag release.

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    Thanks for the info guys. New to the AR platform and have already made a few expensive mistakes so I'm a little gun shy (pardon the pun) about any new mods.

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    I really like the bad levers and use them on all my rifles (with a redi-mag). I'm no speed demon, but my reloads are faster with this setup. I think the redi-mag (redimod or the newer aluminum model) and bad lever really make for an ideal patrol carbine setup. Grab and go and I've got 60 rounds with the rifle. I've gotten used to this setup but I assume that a surefire 60 round mag would also work in this situation.

    The one problem I've noticed is the bolt catch will release prematurely if the rifle is bumped or handled roughly with the magpul bad levers. This is less of an issue using the Phase 5 flavor of the bad lever
    I had the exact issue on my SBR with a billet lower and a DD MK 18 upper. The billet thickness kept the Magpul lever from fully locking the bolt catch. A bump or almost any motion caused the bolt to close. Wouldn't lock back after the last round either.I installed the Phase 5 lever-problem solved.
    Last edited by swinokur; 08-04-14 at 06:32.

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    I've been eyeing this one.....anyone have personal experience with it? http://www.tacticallink.com/Battery_Assist_Lever.html
    Last edited by ToeTagger6552; 08-04-14 at 11:17.

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    I have Magpul BAD levers on all of my rifles, including one with 12,000 + rounds with the BAD lever, and i've never had a single issue. I've also used the Troy version, and it works great as well.

    I agree though that there are some people that don't like them, or some guns that don't function well with them. For me they've been awesome, and definitely decrease my time when it comes to mag changes, malfunction clearance, and anything that requires you to lock or release the bolt. I would try one for 1,000 rounds or so and see if it works well with your gun and see if you like it.

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    My go-to carbine has a Redi-Mag and I have a BAD lever on it. I have used that setup for at least 5 years with no problem. With the Redi-Mag it makes perfect sense. My wife shoots lefty and she likes it for that reason.

    Some people hate them, it is just lime everything out there, some love it and others hate it. It does not cost that much, try it out for yourself and decide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToeTagger6552 View Post
    I've been eyeing this one.....anyone have personal experience with it? http://www.tacticallink.com/Battery_Assist_Lever.html
    I tried one for a while. My opinion is as follows.

    Pro: longer than the Magpul BAD making it even easier to manipulate from the right side of the gun.

    Con: noticeably heavier than the Magpul BAD and caused malfunctions preventing the bolt from locking to the rear on occasion. This was with a Vltor A5 system with A5 H2 buffer. Removed the lever and malfunctions ceased.

    Note that at the time I tested this lever I was running a bolt catch, spring, and plunger of unknown pedigree that I sourced from a LGS. I've since replaced the bolt catch with a Seekins Precision which is incompatible with any of these levers. I've also replaced the spring and plunger with parts from Colt.

    If you want to try it out PM me your address and I'll send it to you. It's FDE so I hope that's Ok.
    Last edited by SteveL; 08-04-14 at 12:12.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveL View Post
    I tried one for a while. My opinion is as follows.

    Pro: longer than the Magpul BAD making it even easier to manipulate from the right side of the gun.

    Con: noticeably heavier than the Magpul BAD and caused malfunctions preventing the bolt from locking to the rear on occasion. This was with a Vltor A5 system with A5 H2 buffer. Removed the lever and malfunctions ceased.

    Note that at the time I tested this lever I was running a bolt catch, spring, and plunger of unknown pedigree that I sourced from a LGS. I've since replaced the bolt catch with a Seekins Precision which is incompatible with any of these levers. I've also replaced the spring and plunger with parts from Colt.

    If you want to try it out PM me your address and I'll send it to you. It's FDE so I hope that's Ok.
    Thanks SteveL!! I sent you a PM. I'll give it a run!!

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