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The factory bolt catch on most AR-15s gets the job done, but it's small, smooth, and easy to fumble when you're moving fast. Radian rethought that part from the ground up. Both paddles are enlarged and covered in aggressive texturing, and the lower release paddle is tilted outward so your thumb finds it without hunting. The result is a bolt catch you can locate and hit with a slap, whether you're dropping the bolt on a fresh mag or locking it open to clear a malfunction.
The oversized top paddle makes sending the bolt into battery easier with the palm or thumb, while the extended, textured lower lever gives you more surface area to lock the bolt open. It's the kind of upgrade you don't think about until you've used it, and then a standard catch feels cramped by comparison. Feedback from folks running it lines up on the same points: it's just the right size, easy to find, and simple to press or smack, with a hold-open that's positive without being so large it trips accidentally.
Radian machines this part from heat-treated tool steel and finishes it in black nitride, so it shrugs off wear and corrosion while adding almost nothing to your rifle. The whole piece weighs in at just 0.49 oz, so you get the ergonomic benefit without any real weight penalty. Made in the USA and backed by Radian's reputation for tight tolerances, it's a part that holds up round after round.
The Extended Bolt Catch drops into standard forged Mil-Spec AR-15 and M16 lowers, and it plays nice with a lot of billet receivers too. It ships with a spiral roll pin so you have what you need to swap it in. Install is straightforward for anyone comfortable driving out a bolt catch pin, and if you're not, it's a five-minute job for a gunsmith.
It's built for standard forged Mil-Spec AR-15 and M16 receivers, which covers the vast majority of lowers out there. It also works with a lot of billet receivers, though fitment can vary by brand since billet dimensions aren't always uniform. If your lower uses a standard Mil-Spec bolt catch, this will drop right in.
Yes, it ships with a spiral roll pin so you have the hardware needed to install it. That coiled pin design is a bit more forgiving to drive than a standard solid pin. You'll still want a punch and a way to support the receiver during install.
If you're comfortable driving out a bolt catch pin, it's a straightforward swap that takes just a few minutes. You'll drift out the old pin, seat the new catch and spring, and drive the included roll pin back in. Anyone not comfortable doing it themselves can have a gunsmith knock it out quickly.
The paddles are larger and aggressively textured, and the lower release paddle tilts outward so it's easier to find and hit. That means faster, more positive bolt manipulations, especially when you're reloading under pressure or wearing gloves. The hold-open is sized well enough to grab quickly without being so big it gets tripped by accident.
| UPC | 817093022839 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | R0323 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 11.5 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.2 |
| Package Width | 3.8 |
| Product Type | Accessory-Parts |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 |
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