Twice as Nice
This is my second S.E. Extended Bolt Stop/Release. The first I installed on my Springfield Armory loaded standard. This part makes the rifle fully ambidextrous and mag changes a breeze. I installed this new one on a Scout Squad 18" barrel M1A. Works as advertised. The original has been on my Loaded Standard since 2014 and is flawless. I expect no less from the new one. Though a bit pricy it is worth every penny. A roll pin punch and an extra helping hand make the install easy. Note: use painter's tape on the receiver and a brass hammer to prevent damaging the rifle's finish.
super mod
Much needed upgrade, changed the way you release bolt awsom
Worth Every Penny
Easy to install with the right tool. (you will want the appropriately sized punch otherwise a smaller punch will wedge itself into the roll pin versus actually knocking it out. You will also want to use a LONG punch OR a cheap one, like harbour freight) Hold the bolt open just fine. Similar to AR/M16/M4 platform bolt release. Just squish the paddle and you are ready!!! Solid construction and heavy duty!!!
Should be standard
Installation was tricky. Ordered a small brass punch and gunsmith hammer before attempting to replace the punch pin from the original bolt lock. Couldn't get the punch pin out far enough and then had to cut it with a dremel cutoff wheel while preventing any damage to the rifle. Function, and aesthetics are perfect. Works amazing !!!
Worth it
Great addition. Easier to find in a rush, or when wearing gloves.
Definite Improvement and ease of use
This among the magazine release was of my recent changes and it is well worth it. Ensure you use a 1/16" punch to remove the pin and do so gently. I was able to use the same roll pin and not have to change it by being gentle. Also, I did not take the roll pin all the way out. I moved it enough to release the bolt stop, cleaned the area and spring, then added the new bolt stop and drifted the roll pin back into place. This roll pin, among others, is easily damaged. For me, I had to remove my scope mount prior to installation. I thought it would be possible to do it but was not. This roll pin is under a lot of tension from the receiver. This was completed upon a Springfield M1A Loaded model with all GI parts and an older rifle so it was still made to GI spec. This product definitely gives an advantage to the stock bolt stop. While it appears a lot larger than the stock part, it does not protrude to snag on things but offers a much more positive engagement surface. Definitely recommend for all M1As no matter their purpose along with the magazine release from Sadlak.
Back into battery fast
Works as advertised, great at sending the bolt home after a mag change while on the move. Downside is the price and that I had more than a little trouble getting it installed, though I'm not a gunsmith. Other than that I would buy it again.
Expensive but works great.
Yeah, its pricey for a small hunk of metal but it works as described. But anything firearm related is expensive, that's just the way it is. I found installation was very easy. After taping up both sides of the receiver I used a 1/16th punch and that only got me an 1/8th of an inch movement before the punch jammed in the receiver. I then removed the punch and got a 1/16th Allen wrench that is 4 inches long and cut off the short bent end. Now you have a flexible 4 inch long "punch" that can push out the roll pin out very easily. Small taps on a hammer and within 2 minutes the pin had moved just enough to remove the old stop and insert the new one. Easy as that. The Allen wrench set cost me 4 bucks at Lowes so its no great loss of that wrench size. I reused the original roll pin as it was already in the receiver hole and pushed it back in to mate with the 2 receiver holes. Of course the spring was inserted in the spring pockets before tapping the roll pin back in. Push the roll pin towards the rear to remove the old pin and towards the muzzle end and follow these tips and the install will be easy.
It is a great product
This little product took me about 15 minutes to put on my Great Battle Rifle!! Used a little tape and tapped out the roll pin and replaced the OEM part with this great little part!! Makes the Battle Rifle that much meaner and leaner!! One thing, make sure your spring is snapped into the bolt stop when you put it on. If not it could wiggle loose.
GREAT ADDITION TO MY RIFLE
This thing is a bit tricky to install but well worth the effort. It will speed up your reloads and if you have any experience with an AR-15/M4 it will feel familiar.
