Battle Arms Development has been partnering with JTT for a long time now. I love their selectors and I love that they produce a new patch every once in a while. Their newest patch features a slick Spartan helmet and spear design.
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Battle Arms Development BAD-BSM
I friend of mine recently sheared the bolt off of his MATECH Back Up Iron Sight which is actually quite common. Rather than bother with another flimsy screw and bracket, I pointed him to the BAD-BSM from Battle Arms Development. You know them for their selectors, but they also make a much improved screw and bracket for the MATECH.
The components of the BAD-BSM are thicker and stronger than the parts they replace. The parts are machined from bar stock and are designed to be less likely to be over-torqued.
Check out the BAD-BSM on BattleArmsDevelopment.com.
Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS-ST Gen. 2
Battle Arms Development is getting ready to roll out several improvements to their BAD-ASS-ST (short throw). The new version will feature compatibility with the Wilson Combat TTU triggers and a 50 degree throw instead of the previous 45 degree throw.
Roger from Battle Arms Development explains the reasoning behind the change to a 50 degree throw:
When the detent is engaged in the selector’s detent holes, there’s a minor play, you can rotate the lever back and forth for a few degrees. This play is unavoidable, for the detent to seat in the detent holes, the holes must be slightly larger than the detent itself.
On a 90 degree, standard throw selector, this movement is insignificant. On a 45 degree selector, 2 to 3 degree of movement between SAFE and FIRE is far more noticeable.
The Gen. 2 version of the BAD-ASS-ST will still have the same “lawyer pin” to prevent these from being installed in standard AR-15 lowers.
Check out BattleArmsDevelopment.com.
BAD-ASS Short Hybrid Lever
Battle Arms Development is showing renders of their newest lever – the Short Hybrid. This will make a total of 8 lever options for the excellent Battle Arms Development – Ambidextrous Safety Selector. The new lever was designed in collaboration with Military Moron and production will start soon. This looks like the most ideal choice for the trigger finger side of the BAD-ASS yet.
Stay tuned to the Battle Arms Development website and Facebook Page for details.
Review: Battle Arms Development Short Crank Lever
Battle Arms Development is rolling out two new lever options for use with their Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (BAD-ASS). The first of these two levers is the Short Crank.
The Short Crank is a shorter version of the Crank lever that we previously reviewed here on JTT. The Crank was specifically requested by end users and it mimics the old “start burst” selectors that some people still prefer. The Short Crank is fittingly named because it is basically just a shorter version of the Crank.
Those who like this style of selector now have the option of using the Crank on the thumb side of their selector and the Short Crank on the trigger finger side. The shorter overall length of the Short Crank helps prevent it from getting caught on your trigger finger as you move the selector between positions. However, it is not so short that it is difficult to manipulate.
Left to Right: Short, Short Crank, Crank
I can certainly understand the attraction with this type of selector. The raised “bump” at the end almost seems to act like a hinge or pivot point that allows the thumb to easily move the selector through the arc of its movement. I found it to be very easy to use. Many people seem to only contact the selector on the end where the bump is anyway.
If you are a fan of the old star burst style selectors, you are going love the Crank and Short Crank levers. Even if you haven’t ever handled a star burst selector, you may like the handling characteristics of these levers. The new Short Crank will be available on BattleArmsDevelopment.com soon.
