The Battle Arms Development Enhanced Bolt Catch (brand part no. BADEBCIC) is a drop-in upgrade to the standard MIL-SPEC bolt catch on an AR-15 or M16 platform rifle. Its enhanced geometry gives you better purchase on both the release portion and the lock portion of the catch, so day-to-day handling improves on two fronts at once. That extra purchase makes reloading from bolt lock noticeably faster, and it also makes it easier to lock the bolt to the rear when you need to clear or inspect the chamber. Machined from 8620 steel and finished in black phosphate, it’s also skeletonized to shave weight without giving up strength.

Key Specifications

• A drop-in upgrade to the standard MIL-SPEC bolt catch.
• Improved purchase on the release portion of the catch.
• Improved purchase on the lock portion of the catch.
• Makes reloading from bolt lock noticeably faster.
• Makes it easier to lock the bolt to the rear.
• Skeletonized to reduce weight.
• Machined from 8620 steel.
• Finished in black phosphate.
• Measures about 3.05 in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a drop-in part? Yes, it’s designed as a drop-in upgrade for the standard MIL-SPEC bolt catch.

Does it actually speed up reloads? Yes, the enhanced release and lock geometry makes reloading from bolt lock noticeably faster.

What’s it made from? 8620 steel, finished in black phosphate and skeletonized to save weight.

Buy the Battle Arms Development Enhanced Bolt Catch

Speed up your reloads and lock the bolt back with less effort using the Battle Arms Development Enhanced Bolt Catch. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse more AR bolt catch and release parts from the full Battle Arms Development lineup we carry.