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[Guide] How to Install the Magpul BAD Lever

Assembled BAD Lever
Not sure how to install your new Magpul BAD Lever? We go through it step-by-step with tons of pictures.
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    Learn how to quickly install the Magpul Bad Lever which helps you manipulate the bolt catch with just your right hand.

    Reload faster and lock your bolt more easily with this AR-15 upgrade.

    Tools Needed

    • Magpul BAD Lever ($30): Installed on every single one of my lowers.  It drastically lowers the time to reload (you don’t have to slap the bolt catch with your left hand) and also the ease of locking your bolt to the rear.

    First start off with an unloaded rifle and disconnect the upper receiver from the lower receiver.  All we’re going to need is the lower.

    Magpul BAD Lever
    Magpul BAD Lever

    You should receive four parts.

    Back Section of BAD Lever
    Back Section of BAD Lever

    Place the rear section behind your bolt catch.

    Assembled BAD Lever
    Assembled BAD Lever

    Put the front part on and screw on.  Easy peasy.  Check out the AR-15 Guides below for more upgrades and how-to’s.

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    2 Leave a Reply

    • David Sutton

      Okay, what does it do?

      June 6, 2020 6:41 pm
    • Billyjoebob

      no mentions of the redi-mag?

      November 17, 2018 9:30 pm
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