one of the cooler ar15 accesories ive seen

[cofi]

i am not making these but ill quote the post from ar15.com for you guys that arent on there


"Overview and FCD concept:
The Rev Eng FCD is a simple device that allows your magazine release to serve double-duty as a BHO. So, when one presses in on the magazine release and pulls the charging handle to the rear it not only drops the magazine but also locks the bolt to the rear. I have seen a custom receiver that does the same job but this one will fit any standard lower receiver without modification."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb6Z1sBvlqI&feature=player_embedded#!

http://www.areveng.com/#


for 60 bucks this is well worth it for me

[mcantar18c]

I don't really see the point...

[StagLefty]

I must be missing the need for this also ?

[cofi]

you guys must not of cleared a lot of double feeds.....

[soldier-of-the-apocalypse]

I think ill stick with the badlever

[cofi]

this is dif then the B.A.D. lever imo anything in the trigger guard thats not the trigger is bad news

[rboyes]

I emailed the guy a few weeks ago but haven't heard anything back. Would be interested in trying this out, especially with my Lancer lower, so both the bolt catch as well as release would be on the right side of the receiver but wouldn't be in the trigger guard.

[cofi]

ill be ordering one this week so ill post a whole review whenever it comes in

[mcantar18c]

you guys must not of cleared a lot of double feeds.....
Nope I prefer quality gear that has minimal/no feeding issues.

[Great-Kazoo]

Nope I prefer quality gear that has minimal/no feeding issues.

Never happen, something is always prone to failure no matter how good the QC is.
Not that it warrants a "NEW" product.

Cardboard is maintenance free

Until it Rains out.

[Mick-Boy]

I have cleared a lot of double feeds, most of them were self induced for training purposes. I believe I can do it fairly efficiently under most environmental conditions. I have some issues with this product that I'll try to make clear. It's early and I've only had one cup of coffee so please bear with me.

My hand jam for double feeds goes something like this:

- realize there is an issue and perform immediate action (push pull, rack, require / reengage.

- If that didn't solve the problem move to remedial action while seeking cover.

1 - firing hand hits mag release, nonfiring hand strips magazine

2 - nonfiring hand hits bolt hold open, firing hand pulls charging handle to the rear (if I've got a bullet over bolt or a broken extractor this becomes MUCH more complicated so let's assume simple double feed)

3 - nonfiring hand gets stuffed into the mag well and fingers are wiggled around to dislodge anything stuck in there, firing hand holds charging handle to the rear so my nonfiring fingers don't get smashed (I'm delicate like that)

4 - firing hand lets bolt go of the charging handle sending the bolt home (after fingers are removed from magwell!) while nonfiring hand seeks a fresh magazine from my loadout.

Insert magazine, charge the weapons (<-- this should clear anything still in the chamber) and get back to work. I can do this under any lighting condition and be confident that the double feed is clear.

Anytime you hang new gear off your gun you add another failure point. When that gear is affecting the cycle of operation you have a failure point that can be catastrophic. So let's do a simple cost / benefit.

Do you have enough double feeds that this product actually solves a problem? If no, leave the gun alone and move on.

If yes (should money be better spent on a quality rifle?), does this product solve the problem?

Here's where I have the biggest issue with this product, the VAST majority of the double feeds that I've seen have had one round still partially in the magazine. That means the magazine had to be stripped from the rifle with the non-firing hand. It would not fall free on it's own.

That means my nonfiring hand still has to strip the magazine and then charge the weapon while my firing hand held the mag release/bolt hold open down. The my nonfiring hand has to hold the bolt to the rear while my firing hand is shoved into the magazine well. It's still a busy hand jam. This product doesn't really remove any of the steps while it does add another failure point to the weapon.

That's the way I see it. If I'm missing something please fill me in. I'm all about stuff that makes me more efficient but not at the cost of reliability.

[Squeeze]

+1 on using the Magpul B.A.D. Lever.

For those who might think this device is prone to problems because it sits inside the trigger guard, you would be incorrect. The B.A.D. lever has increased my load/reload/malfunction clearing times dramatically. Like any firearm device, it requires safe practice and repetition in order to get used to it. Once you have it down (and those here who use it and do will agree with me) it's an awesome addition to your AR. I'm not one for having an AR with tons of useless crap on it just to make it more "tacti-cool". What I have on my rifles are the things that make it more functional for it's overall mission. If the B.A.D. lever isn't for you, then great - clearly there are other options. I like the idea of not having to use my fire-control hand for anything but that. Not to mention it's cost effective at $30 NIB. My 2 cents.