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Reaching for the bolt release on a stock AR-15 works fine until your hands are cold, gloved, or you're moving fast. The Strike Industries Extended Bolt Catch fixes that with a wide, textured paddle that gives your thumb or palm a much bigger target to hit. It's one of those small upgrades you notice every time you run the gun, and it makes locking the bolt back or sending it home feel quicker and more natural.
Strike calls this a go-fast part, and the shape backs that up. The oversized upper paddle acts like a ping pong paddle for your thumb, while the widened lower lever gives you a bigger surface to lock the bolt carrier to the rear by hand. Both moves that used to take a deliberate press now happen with less fumbling, which matters when you're working through drills or clearing the rifle in a hurry.
This is where the XBC earns its keep. It's made from investment cast 8620 steel that's case hardened to mil-spec, not the cheaper MIM parts you'll find in some budget uppers. The engagement surfaces are cut to mil-spec dimensions so they work with a standard bolt carrier, and the reinforced lever shrugs off the repeated impact a bolt catch takes over thousands of rounds. The matte black manganese phosphate finish keeps it low-profile and blends in with pretty much any receiver.
The SI-XBC drops into any standard forged mil-spec AR-15 lower, and the sleek profile looks right at home on billet receivers too. Installation is the same as a factory catch, so if you've swapped one before you already know the drill. It's a low-cost way to make a build feel more finished and run a little smoother without changing anything about how the rifle cycles.
It's built to mil-spec dimensions and drops into any standard forged AR-15 lower receiver. The engagement surfaces are cut to work with a mil-spec bolt carrier, and the sleek profile also blends in nicely on billet receivers. If your lower takes a standard M4/AR-15 bolt catch, this one will fit.
It's made from investment cast 8620 steel that's case hardened to military specifications. Strike specifically points out it's not a cheaper MIM part, and the reinforced lever is built to handle the repeated impact a bolt catch takes over the life of the rifle. The matte black manganese phosphate finish keeps it protected and low-profile.
The main difference is size. The upper paddle is oversized and textured so your thumb or palm finds it quickly, even with gloves on, and the lower lever is widened to make manually locking the bolt to the rear easier. Everything else functions exactly like a factory catch.
Yes, the package includes the extended bolt catch and the bolt catch roll pin needed to install it. Installation is the same process as swapping a factory catch, so a punch set and a little patience are all you'll need.
| UPC | 708747545975 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SI-AR-XBC |
| Product Type | Bolt Catch |
| Model | |
| Color | Black |
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