A few years ago we were one of the first sites to bring you the Battle Arms Development Ambi Safety Selector. While BAD Inc has expanded upon the design several times over, one of the original founders left to make his own path in the AR and SCAR world. Today I bring you Forward Controls Design. http://forwardcontrolsdesign.com/ FCD has brought about a sense of grace and style, while adding a bit better function and ergonomics to a 60 year old design. Parts and features that were once ignored by other, larger companies, are now being addressed by FCD and beautifully executed. FCD first brought to us their redesigned Forward Assist (LDFA and LDFA-Ti) and enhanced Magazine release buttons (EMR and EMR-C). These were simple replacements that expanded on features the original design lacked. Aside from extremely attractive cosmetics, and meticulous precise machining, they also functioned extremely well. I recently got word from The Man himself.... The next generation of product is now available! The Augmented Bolt Catch/Release is now available for the AR15 series rifles and pistols. The enhancement of this product is nothing new. We've all come to hate the design of the original paddle catch/release. Many of us going through several variations of replacements, looking for that appropriate fit, without losing the training that we embedded into our shooting. While this current model is not intended for the .308AR type rifle (your results may vary... good luck!) there is talk about getting started on production to accommodate the larger format rifle. So how much different is it??? I don't know if I could explain it any better myself. More surface/real estate = better control and function.... All without sacrificing additional "snagging" on gear and environment. I don't know how many of you are using the Norgon or Troy ambi mag release, but this is part of the answer you were looking for. Gloves on, or bare handed, no more guessing where that finger is. Find it, recognize it, and engage it. It's that simple. You guys know me. I don't just talk about this shiit.... I use it! I'm installing two of these post haste. I will use one plain vanilla and the other with a Tactical Link "Enhanced Battery Assist Lever" attached to it. I have a few different uppers I'll check clearances on as well... Billet, forged and caste! Check them out. Drop our name if/when you order. I didn't lie to you about the BAD-ASS... I didn't lie to you about the TacOps-1... http://forwardcontrolsdesign.com/ Stay tuned... more to come!!!