Bad Lever, Good Lever?

[DuneHopper]

I have heard differing opinions on whether the function is worth having
what are pro vs cons.
I have used them both on and of course off ad not really sure what to think.

( I am asking for a friend since lost all mine in that tragic boat accident. )

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[Medic!]

Well.
It's not called a good lever.

 

[slimmer13]

Useless clutter

 

[Diamondback]

Well, I'm as "gimmicks" as it gets and I removed mine--not a knock on it, it just didn't fit me, since as a southpaw I have my choice of trigger finger or support hand for bolt release.

 

[Mygrainman]

I find them very useful. When I'm on the bench and on target and maybe forgot to release the bolt... I can just use my trigger finger without having to move everthing around and reset. Much easier to lock the bolt back when clearing jams etc. too. They weigh next to nothing, and don't get in the way, so I don't see any negative's.

 

[Kruel J]

Never used one. But they sure look "tacticool".

 

[Member 34319]

Nothing like aimlessly hitting the side until you hear it go click.

I've never put one on any of my friends guns either.

 

[3MTA3]

IMO the biggest negative is that if you need to switch to an AR without one you might forget and waste time trying to find it with your trigger finger. Mine work just fine, but my AR's that don't have them work just fine as well.

 

[EPS]

Depends I shoot lefty so they work for me I have them on two of my guns

 

[Medic!]

Depends I shoot lefty so they work for me I have them on two of my guns

Yes. But you also have drink holders.

 

[EPS]

Yes. But you also have drink holders.

Only on my shotguns

 

[EPS]

Phase 5 makes one that is all one peice bad lever and bolt catch .
I have a mag pul one that clamps on to your stock bolt catch also.they both work but the clamp on one does jiggle a little bit

 

[Diamondback]

Yes. But you also have drink holders.

Seriously? I'm looking for a rail-mount carrier for my Big Gulp...

 

[EPS]

If you only have one AR that you would use as a defense gun put what ever you want on it .
BUT PRACTICE RUNNING THAT GUN .
until you can do everything with your eyes closed or in the dark . practice practice practice.IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE ONE DAY

 

[EPS]

Seriously? I'm looking for a rail-mount carrier for my Big Gulp...

You need the ones they use in boats they swivel so you don't spill your drink

 

[titsonritz]

The BAD (bolt assist device) is bad idea. They apply stresses on an already relatively fragile part, the bolt release. No thank you and yes I've owned them.

Depends I shoot lefty so they work for me I have them on two of my guns

I am left handed and there are far better ways left-friendly an AR.

 

[Boboclown]

Depends I shoot lefty so they work for me I have them on two of my guns

Well, you know what they say about left handed people and the devil.

 

[Diamondback]

Well, you know what they say about left handed people and the devil.

Shut it, Creepy Clown.

 

[EPS]

Well, you know what they say about left handed people and the devil.

What we are freinds .

 

[Medic!]

I just practice with a stock weapon.