D.R.D. Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Has anyone used a short-throw Ambi selector (45 / 50/ 60 degrees) with an SI Defense billet .308 lower? I called Battle Arms Development, and they said theirs only works with receivers that are designed for short throws (have a small notch on the selector hole). My receiver doesn't have this, so I need an ambi short throw selector that is already designed to operate in receivers without that notch. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 The Selector (or Safety) Detent should determine the Selector or Safety lever indexes . I'm not following BAD's explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Battle Arms stated that for liability reasons. They put a "lawyer pin" in the body of the selector, so it won't fit in a lower that doesn't have a notch to clear the pin - BECAUSE... the markings wouldn't line up... Some people might not know, on the 45-degree selector, if it's pointed at FIRE, or SAFE... Buy the BADASS 45, grind off the lawyer pin, and have at it. Edited January 3, 2017 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 1 hour ago, 98Z5V said: Battle Arms stated that for liability reasons. They put a "lawyer pin" in the body of the selector, so it won't fit in a lower that doesn't have a notch to clear the pin - BECAUSE... the markings wouldn't line up... Some people might not know, on the 45-degree selector, if it's pointed at FIRE, or SAFE... Buy the BADASS 45, grind off the lawyer pin, and have at it. Now that , I didn't know . I've never seen or looked at a designated 45 deg. only lower Receiver or one of their 45 deg. Safeties . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Falkor / SI Defense recommended this one: http://www.iv-industries.com/ivi-gear/mkii-viper-switch-fire-selector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beantown Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 8 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Battle Arms stated that for liability reasons. They put a "lawyer pin" in the body of the selector, so it won't fit in a lower that doesn't have a notch to clear the pin - BECAUSE... the markings wouldn't line up... Some people might not know, on the 45-degree selector, if it's pointed at FIRE, or SAFE... Buy the BADASS 45, grind off the lawyer pin, and have at it. Great info 98, THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Heya guys. FWIW... I have a SI Defense .308 with the BADASS 45* switch. Do exactly as 98 said. The little steel nub is very soft. I rubbed mine flat with a small hand file. Don't get over zealous about it. Once it's flat, it's install as usual. Warning. This is very expensive. After you shoot with it once, all your rifles will need 45* levers. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I just grabbed an Elftman push button safety. I'm going to try it out in a few rifles to see how I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 That looks interesting. Is it like the safety on a Rem 870? You'd obviously need to "register that bad AW in Ca" in order to use it since you won't be able to reach the left side with your thumb once the gun is "featureless". I know it's so stupid. Changing topic: What is the difference between the B.A.D.-ASS vs. the B.A.D.-CASS? I need an ambi that is 45-60 degrees to operate on the right side of the receiver without getting in the way of my trigger finger/knuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 On 1/4/2017 at 6:38 PM, D.R.D. said: Changing topic: What is the difference between the B.A.D.-ASS vs. the B.A.D.-CASS? BADASS is 2-position - safe and fire. BAD-CASS is a 3-position switch, which includes ROCK-N-ROLL!!! You don't need the CASS version. Unless you're holding out on us with some parts and information... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 55 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: BADASS is 2-position - safe and fire. BAD-CASS is a 3-position switch, which includes ROCK-N-ROLL!!! You don't need the CASS version. Unless you're holding out on us with some parts and information... They make a FA and non-FA CASS version. This is from BAD Inc. "What is different with the BAD-CASS family of safety selectors vs. the original BAD-ASS family of safety selectors are the way the levers are attached. The DOVETAIL lever attachment of the BAD-CASS allows for superior strength and dependability by removing the stress from the screws. Originally designed for military applications, the BAD-CASS Combat Ambidextrous Safety Selector is now available to all." the BAD-ASS fits together like a lego, with a screw in the middle. The CASS slides together via the dovetail, and is then secured with a screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.R.D. Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 So, both can be set to 45? I'm going to be using the gun as a baseball bat, so I think the CASS is not necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 11 minutes ago, D.R.D. said: So, both can be set to 45? I'm going to be using the gun as a baseball bat, so I think the CASS is not necessary Never know when someone will need a good buttstroking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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