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The bolt catch is one of those parts you never think about until you're trying to lock the bolt back in a hurry and your thumb keeps slipping off the tiny factory paddle. CMMG's Zeroed extended bolt catch fixes that with a larger footprint and a textured surface you can find by feel, so charging and releasing the bolt becomes a natural motion instead of a fumble.
The standout here is the dual oversized extended paddle design. Both the lock and release pads are bigger than mil-spec, giving you more real estate and better leverage whether you're running the gun with gloves on or working fast on the clock. The machined tactile surface adds real grip, so your fingertip stays put even when things get slick or hectic. It's an upgrade you feel every time you drop an empty mag and slap the bolt home.
CMMG went with steel construction and a durable matte black finish, which is exactly what you want out of a part that takes repeated hard use. Steel holds up to the constant pressure and impact a bolt catch sees over thousands of rounds, and the finish helps fend off wear and corrosion so it keeps looking and working right. It's a small piece, but it's built like the rest of your rifle should be, and CMMG backs it with their lifetime guarantee.
This kit drops into most standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers and comes with the assembly parts you need, including the spring and plunger. The bolt catch is held in by a roll pin, so a proper roll pin punch and a little masking tape around the receiver will keep the install clean and scratch-free. It's a straightforward job for anyone building a lower or refreshing an existing one, and the payoff in ergonomics is well worth the ten minutes at the bench.
Yes, it's designed to work with most standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers, so it drops right into a typical build or replaces your existing factory catch. It uses the same roll pin, spring, and plunger setup as a standard bolt catch. If your lower is mil-spec, you should be good to go.
The kit includes the extended bolt catch along with the assembly parts you need to install it, namely the spring, plunger, and roll pin. That means you don't have to scavenge parts off your old catch to get it running. You will want your own tools for the install, though.
It's a manageable bench job for most folks building or upgrading a lower. The bolt catch is held in by a roll pin, so a proper roll pin punch and a brass hammer make the job much cleaner and safer for your receiver. Wrapping the area in masking tape helps you avoid the dreaded slip scratch while driving the pin.
The oversized paddles give you a bigger, easier target to hit, which speeds up your reloads and lets you run the bolt catch by feel without breaking your grip. The machined texture adds grip so your finger stays planted, even with gloves or in a hurry. It's one of the more noticeable ergonomic upgrades you can make for the money.
| UPC | 810046234860 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 55AFF19 |
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