Description
The BAD-ASS-PRO from Battle Arms Development is one of those upgrades M&P15-22 owners tend to leave in for good once they run it. Battle Arms is the crew that popularized modern ambidextrous controls in the AR world, and this newer generation carries that reputation over to the 15-22 platform with a cleaner, tougher design. You get true ambidextrous operation so lefties, righties, and anyone who trains with either hand can flip the safety without breaking their grip.
What Sets the BAD-ASS-PRO Apart
The standout here is the throw. It's reversible between a standard 0-to-90 degree and a short 0-to-60 degree setting, so you can dial it in to how fast you like to sweep off safe. The standard and short levers are fully interchangeable and modular, meaning you can mix and match to build the exact feel and profile you want on each side of the receiver.
Built Tough Where It Counts
The center core is CNC machined from hardened steel while the levers are 8620 steel, both finished in low-reflective black phosphate. What really separates this from a bargain selector is the patent-pending dovetail and internal locking mechanism. There's no exposed screw head to shear off and no spring-loaded detent to lose, which is the usual failure point on cheaper parts. It uses a 5/64 inch set screw engineered to resist stripping, and the whole assembly weighs in at a hair under three-quarters of an ounce.
Installing the BAD-ASS-PRO
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working inside their lower. Use the long end of the wrench, torque the set screw to about 5 in-lbs, and a dab of non-permanent thread locker is fine if you want extra insurance. Once it's locked in you get a positive, no-wiggle throw that feels like it belongs on a much more expensive rifle. It's a simple, functional bump in ergonomics and reliability for range days, training, or a general-purpose 15-22 build.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development
- Model: Bad-Ass-Pro
- Manufacturer Part Number: BADASSPRO1522
- UPC: 810033783043
- Platform Fit: Smith & Wesson M&P15-22
- Operation: Ambidextrous
- Throw Options: Reversible 0-90 and 0-60 degree short throw
- Center Core: CNC machined hardened steel
- Lever Material: 8620 steel
- Finish: Black phosphate
- Set Screw: 5/64 inch, strip-resistant
- Assembly Weight: 0.74 oz
- Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
What’s Included
- Center core / safety selector body
- Standard steel lever
- Short steel lever
- Two set screws
- Install wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the BAD-ASS-PRO fit my Smith & Wesson M&P15-22?
Yes, this selector is purpose-built for the M&P15-22 platform. It drops into the factory location and replaces the stock safety selector. If your rifle is a standard 15-22, you're good to go.
What's the difference between the 90 and 60 degree throw settings?
The 90 degree is the traditional full sweep from safe to fire, while the 60 degree short throw shortens that motion so you can get on target faster. The BAD-ASS-PRO is reversible between the two, so you can set it up however you prefer without buying a separate part.
Can I run different lever lengths on each side?
You can. The standard and short levers are fully interchangeable and modular, so you can run a full lever on your firing-hand side and a low-profile short lever on the other to keep it from digging in. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons people pick this selector.
Is the BAD-ASS-PRO hard to install?
Not for anyone comfortable getting into their lower. Use the long end of the included wrench, torque the set screw to roughly 5 in-lbs, and add a bit of non-permanent thread locker if you want. The screwless dovetail locking design is actually easier to live with long term than typical screw-based selectors.






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