@kalebdenden thats the idea. Also looking to keep ammo interchangeable between it and my carbine. So xm855 for both

What's everyone's opinion on B.A.D. Levers? Worth using or no?

I don't have experience using them, which is why I ask.

BAD Levers are bad, the idea of using a finger in the trigger guard to drop the bolt on a loaded mag is a ND waiting to happen

@Cannibalistic69th utter nonsense. It needs to be trained with by people who aren't retarded. But calling bolt releases in trigger guards safety hazards is exactly why fat cops shoot themselves cleaning their glocks and think it's a design fault.

BAD levers may have actual mechanical problems but that is an operator deficiency

Applying latteral pressure to a small stob inside the trigger guard infront of the trigger is just begging for a ND, especially when factoring in the sudden shift in mass as the bolt goes home

Yes, experience with them can mitigate the risk as with anything but it is generally a good idea to keep none trigger related functions out of and slightly away from the trigger and trigger guard area

Yeah it makes you faster but I wouldn’t trust it on a duty rifle. Maybe if you’ve trained it exclusively

They cause extra wear on the bolt catch sear, leading to bolt catch failure, premature bolt drop, and a variety of other mechanical problems. They also actively cause nd's. People say they won't, then they nd in front of me at the range because their feelings can't override natural human clenching reflexes.

I appreciate the information. Thanks guys

I know all of this.... yet I still want the CZ Bren 2 with a booth catch release in the trigger guard lol

Bad levers basically do the opposite. After a while, you no longer have a bolt catch at all.

Guys faster than you'll ever be use standard controls... practice is worth more than any novelty crap 🤷‍♂️

If you want to increase the ease of use of your rifle, I suggest the geissele maritime bolt catch. It's much easier to hit without adding bullshit to break off in your fire control group

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Just needed to say, that I hate BAD levers. I'm not worried about dropping a mag or NDing, I just think they're dumb, they get it the way and another thing to get snagged on.

Gimmicks

Marketed to range operators

I've never seen how a BAD lever can cause excessive wear on the BCG or anything else.
Training issues though, I can vouch for that one.

Question to my armor lads; looking to get a new vest, and i want something that is comfortable to train in (physically, not just range)
Whats everyone running? pros/cons? im about 5'11" 215lbs for reference

Minimal style or full coverage?

@EDDSkitz id prefer full coverage.. im honestly thinking about getting another IOTV for cheap just for this purpose

I'm partial to crye and first spear stuff... CPC is nice e because of the support structure

But sounds like you're not trying to spend on a nice carrier?

Another spot where im torn; when i do get another nice carrier, id rather it only be for training days at the range and stuff, not necessarily the vest im wearing to go on a long run or roll around in the sand with

I mean, you wanna train in what you plan on fighting in... a good carrier will take the abuse

@EDDSkitz you mentioned crye, do you run a JPC?

Actually I'm due for an upgrade, running an old TAG full coverage carrier. I dont like the JPC.

I was looking at the first spear AAC, but they have been out of stock for a few months. Probably because they just got a military contract and are running production for that.

I've tried both the AAC and the crye CPC, I like both.

The JPC is a minimalist carrier though

im gonna poke at all the Crye gear again now

sooo many places are working with a 2 month lead time for new orders now

They are super top notch stuff if you have the cash... the only reason I was looking and waiting on the AAC is the buckles. Would've spent my trump bucks on it, but decided to wait and see if they came back in stock. Replaced my RMA plates with some level IV hoplite plates instead.

Thinking of a 10/22 as my first gun when I get state side, not really done much shooting except clays and a 22 would be cheap to learn the fundamentals right?

Absolutely

Where you coming from?

miliradians are superior

thought I’d let everyone know