--- title: "Magpul B.A.D. Lever AR15 Bolt Release" description: "Ambidextrous bolt release lever for Mil-Spec AR15/M16 receivers. Thin anti-snag profile, textured grip, and one-screw installation with included hardware." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/magpul-mag980-blk-b.a.d.-lever-battery-assist-device-ar15-m4-blk" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Ambidextrous bolt release lever for Mil-Spec AR15/M16 receivers. Thin anti-snag profile, textured grip, and one-screw installation with included hardware." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/122204/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713453298" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Magpul B.A.D. Lever AR15 Bolt Release" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Gun Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts) / [Handgun & Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts) / [Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts) / [Lower Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts/lower-parts) / MGP-MAG980-BLK ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/122204/main.jpg?v=1713453298) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # MAGPUL B.A.D. Lever (Battery Assist Device) AR15/M4 Black Ambidextrous B.A.D. lever for standard Mil-Spec forged AR15/M16 receivers. It clamps to the existing bolt catch and places access to the bolt catch on both sides, with a thin anti-snag profile, textured surface, and one-screw installation using included hardware. 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** [2 reviews](#reviews) $23.99 ** 4 interest-free payments of **$6** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. Item # 122204 Style MGP-MAG980-BLK UPC 873750002996 Condition New Manufacturer [Magpul](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/magpul) Weight 1 lb When you install a Magpul Industries B.A.D. Release Lever, you find out that B.A.D. stands for Battery Assist Device and that it provides better reloading and jam clearing for your MSR. These AR15 Parts from Magpul Industries clamp to the standard bolt catch and wrap down and around in front of the trigger to give you access to the bolt catch from both the left and right side. Whether you are a leftie or a rightie, the Magpul Industries B.A.D. Bolt Release Lever gives you operational choices in addition to all the techniques you already use. Make your gun look BAD and improve your speed and efficiency when you shoot with the Magpul Industries B.A.D. AR15/M16 Bolt Release Lever. **SPECIFICATIONS** - Compatible with standard Mil-Spec forged AR15/M16 receivers. - Thin, anti-snag profile and textured surface still allows for traditional manipulation of the bolt catch while maintaining unobstructed access to the trigger. - Easy attachment to the existing bolt catch paddle via one screw. - Machined from durable billet 6061-T6 aluminum. - Finished with MIL-A-8625F, Type III, Class 2 hard anodizing with manganese phosphate on the screw per MIL-DTL-16232G. - Ambidextrous and ergonomic. - Torx mounting screw with Nyloc Blue patch prevents back out. - Ideal for competitions that require single round loading. - Faster reloads and more efficient jam clearing. - Great upgrade for both right and left-handed shooters. - Easy to install. All mounting hardware included. ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov). 5.0 ** ** ** ** ** 2 reviews ** ** ** ** ** 2 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ** ** ** ** ** 0 ## Reviews ** Verified Customer easy to install and works well. 6/19/2023 ** ** ** ** ** ** Dannie Culloden, WV I use these on all builds, why?...Uniformity. If you set up all your gear the same then every rifle will feel and function the same. 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