Quote Originally Posted by 5pins View Post
I know that Magpul has a product called the Battery Assist Device also know as the B.A.D. that allows a person to release the bolt with the trigger finger. I was not aware of anyone other then Magpul with a product like this.
Benchrest shooters have been using these for years, if not decades.


Using the device is also simple. Stick your trigger finger through the trigger guard and push.

At first I thought it was a little awkward and I had concerns about having my finger that far in the trigger guard,

and with a little practice I can see how someone could become very fast. I can see this becoming popular with the three gun crowed.
This is really not a good thing. Benchrest shooters can get away with it because they are.... at rest. But any kind of action shooting (where speed of reload would be of concern, like 3-gun) and it's asking for trouble.

People miss that the extra 90* turn in the BAD is what is so innovative about it and sets it apart. The ability to operate the lever in a safe manner at speed is what all the fuss is about.