Magpul B.A.D. lever for AR

[La26]

I thought I read somewhere on this Forum that the B.A.D. Lever was a bad idea, and should not be installed on a serious battle rifle (or SD, or Patrol Rifle). I tried the Search function, but kept coming up little info, except a post from August 2011 that had mixed reviews. What is the general opinion of this device ?

[MountainRaven]

It:

-May not fit your bolt catch.
-Adds mass to your bolt catch, which can negatively impact your rifle's ability to consistently and reliably lock to the rear on an empty magazine.
-Puts a doodad inside your trigger guard that may increase the probability of you having an ND.
-Was intended to address an issue that appears to be significantly less prevalent in 2019 than it was in the mid-to-late 00s when it was developed.

I would buy a lower receiver designed from the ground up to be truly ambidextrous (LMT MARS-LS, Aero ambi, LWRC M6IC) if you need the function of a BAD lever in a serious use rifle.

Given the propensity for the BAD lever to induce NDs, I would not use a BAD lever nor would I recommend someone use one for any reason.

[Dr. Bullseye]

Do you want a mag release inside your trigger guard in a stressful moment?

[La26]

Do you want a mag release inside your trigger guard in a stressful moment?

I thought it was a bolt release, not a mag release?? But no, I wouldn't.

[ggammell]

I thought it was a bolt release, not a mag release?? But no, I wouldn't.

You are correct. He is not.

[Iraqgunz]

Magpul BAD releases have been known to cause malfunctions. I have seen it first hand (last round bolt lock failure) and in one case a negligent discharge when finger hit trigger when trying to release the bolt super duper fast.