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A bit rough at first, but a great design
Written on Nov 21, 2021
Review for
Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
This bolt release solves for left-handers one of the ergonomic issues that Eugene Stoner designed into his little black rifle. The rear-extended engage and release surfaces on this part allow us southpaws to operate the bolt control with the index finger without breaking grip. It's one of the few advantages left-handers have with the AR platform. Right handers have to fit a long, clumsy lever that extends into the trigger ring to get the same advantage.
Bolt disengagement was a big rough right after installation, but smoothed up with use.
It's hard to understand why Stoner put the controls where he did, but at least the problems can be solved with aftermarket parts. Better to just build your rifle from parts and choose this Geissele release to start.
Bolt disengagement was a big rough right after installation, but smoothed up with use.
It's hard to understand why Stoner put the controls where he did, but at least the problems can be solved with aftermarket parts. Better to just build your rifle from parts and choose this Geissele release to start.
Not as good as the new "zeroed" model
Written on Nov 21, 2021
Review for
Cmmg, Inc AR15, Ambi Magazine Catch
This ambi mag release requires too much force on the left side to effect mag release. I returned it -- I hope Optics Planet stocks the new CMMG "Zeroed" model soon. This new design has a somewhat elevated release lever on the left to provide more leverage.
I'll never understand why Stoner designed his rifle so totally right-handed, when 20% of the population are left-handed.
I'll never understand why Stoner designed his rifle so totally right-handed, when 20% of the population are left-handed.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful.
Sleek and classy
Written on Oct 21, 2021
Review for
Seekins Precision Nest Flash Hider 1/2x28
This muzzle device goes well with the "pencil" barrel contour on my minimalist AR build. It adds a touch of weight (not much, just enough) at the muzzle to make the rifle balance perfectly. Also, the slots are closed at the front -- this helps prevent picking up debris when walking through brush.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful.
A great, rigid and lightweight stock
Written on Sep 20, 2021
Review for
DoubleStar ARFX AR-15 Skeleton Stock
Yes, the foam tube is difficult to slide over your buffer tube. I used a can of compressed air of the sort used to clean computers, inserting the thin tube under the foam tube and squirting air while tugging the foam toward the receiver. The round locating stud is a tight fit in its corresponding hole, but it does fit. Be sure it's aligned, then use the supplied flathead machine screw to snug the stock into place.
The stock is light and rigid, and inspires confidence where rattley adjustable stocks do not.
The stock is light and rigid, and inspires confidence where rattley adjustable stocks do not.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful.
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