Product Overview
FORWARD CONTROLS DESIGN
ABC/R v4 (Augmented Bolt Catch / Release)
ABC/R (Augmented Bolt Catch/Release) with its angled - and larger - top and lower paddles; and increased surface area; is purpose-designed for use with AR15/M16 receivers equipped with ambidextrous magazine releases.
Specifically; it is designed to address the difficulty with accessing the factory bolt catch's lower paddle with an ambidextrous magazine catch; such as Norgon's Ambi-Catch; on the receiver. Many of the ambidextrous mag release's lower paddle is on the same vertical plane as the factory bolt catch lower paddle; making identification difficult by feel; especially with a gloved hand.
The ABC/R's chief effort is focused on that single issue. The lower paddle protrudes further and is angled at 10 degrees to give it even more surface area. These measures put the lower paddle and Ambi-Catch's paddle on different vertical planes. For those who prefer to pull back on the charging handle to load and reload; the ABC/R's top paddle is larger with a 5-degree angle at the lower 50%; and 10-degree angle at the upper 50% cant. The angled paddle makes it easier for the palm or thumb to access.
Machined from billet 8620 alloy steel and heat treated with DLC finish - the ABC/R v4 is proudly designed and made in the USA.
SPECS
Compatibility: Standard Receiver
Texture: Serrated
Upper paddle: Standard (Centered)
NOTE: The ABC/R is not designed for use on 9mm receivers. ABC/R was designed for use on 5.56mm AR15/M16. ABC/R v4 is also not compatible with ADM ambi lowers; Noveske N4 Gen 4 lowers; or any lower that has a vertical fence above the mag catch slot.
