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rob_s
11 October 2009, 11:48
Dave from Boonie Packer contacted me and asked if I would be interested in T&E-ing one of his new products, as well as his updated Redimag design.

The new product is the Redi-Catch (http://www.redi-mag.com/Shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=31&idcategory=5). It is, in some ways, an answer to the BAD-style levers on the market as well as the long-standing complaint some shooters have had about operating the bolt catch with the Redi-Mag installed.

I just got it installed today (hence the post here and not in the Stud Board) and have been fiddling with it a little. It operates in the opposite method of the levers on the market in that you push down on it to lock the bolt open, and it does NOT work to release the bolt. It is strictly an administrative operation and for clearing of malfunctions. Releasing of the bolt is done with the new polymer extended bolt release, also seen in the pictures below.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/Redi/DSC_3923.jpg

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/Redi/DSC_3927.jpg



Protrusion

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/Redi/DSC_3931.jpg



Operation

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/website/Redi/DSC_3930.jpg

I'll have more pictures up on my site on installation etc. soon.
Stickman
11 October 2009, 11:55
It makes sense that they would come out with their own. What is MSRP?
rob_s
11 October 2009, 12:07
$49.95 shipped per the website
Waveman
14 October 2009, 20:04
Mine just came in and I installed in minutes...really quick. This is a great idea. It solves one of the major pesky drawbacks to the AR system. Solved my tennis elbow problem when locking the slide back.
tac40
15 October 2009, 11:01
Rob any updates? Hows the redimag vs the magpul BAD?
The redimag looks more compact or is it just me, thanks.
rob_s
15 October 2009, 18:50
I won't get a chance to shoot with it for another couple of weeks. Just been toying with it around the house. Since I've been using the BAD-style devices this one is a bit of a switch. They sent me another one today so I'll try to find another lower to put it on.