Re: Bolt latch
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_morse</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Broker</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: c_morse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I actually like the Magpul BAD lever a bit better than that Phase 5, as you can remove it in 10 seconds and still have the standard bolt catch. Also seems the Magpul is a bit smaller in dimension. </div></div>
I prefer the one piece replacement which is made of slightly stronger material. And why would you need to remove it quickly? The OP was looking for something with more dimension, not less... </div></div>
Dimension on the left side becomes more of a hindrance in my opinion, especially with the pointy edges. You have tons of vertical real estate already with a lever of these types, so why make it super wide? Not to mention the fact, chances are you'll be manipulating it from inside the trigger guard with your opposite hand, as that's why they're designed that way.
As for quick removal, I'd say it'd be nice to remove the lever for cleaning, etc... or when running drills or in a situation when you wouldn't want that lever in your trigger guard.
Materials wise, Magpul is VERY well established in the industry, so I think "strength of materials" is kind of a moot point. They chose the material they did for a reason. </div></div>
"Pointy edges"? Lol. The width is not that much more than the BAD lever. It's skeletonized so you don't have to remove it like a BAD lever to clean it and moisture/dirt doesn't get inside where your BAD lever connects to it. I've run mine even with gloves and never had an issue with it interfering. I don't see anyone in a situation where they have 10 seconds to remove it before they go into a drill and even then you still would have to grab a tool to do it. And steel is always stronger than aluminum.
