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  • alpalwal
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 655

    AR15 .22 bolt catches

    The samples are done and in the mail to me. They just sent me this picture of them as well. After I get the samples and confirm that they're good to go it'll be about a month to make the first batch. Sorry it's taking so long, I hate to keep pushing out the release date.

    Thanks for all your support guys, I'm really excited to get this going.



    The final pieces will be made of steel and parkerized black

    They will have a lifetime warranty

    I will ship overseas for $2 or $3 more.

    The pieces are being made right now. I'll have them towards the middle of February hopefully. I don't know exactly when but believe me I want to get them in as soon as possible.

    Right now this piece works with Spike's uppers and bolts, Ceiner bolts, Tactical Solutions bolts, Model 1 Sales uppers, and all other bolts that are the Ceiner design but under a different name (CMMG, etc.)

    It will work with all major magazines.

    Right now it does not work with the .223 and .22. I will be working on a dual caliber version in the future. I'll keep you posted on how this one comes along when I get more time to work on it.

    After I get this first run in I will focus my attention on getting the bolt catch to work with other conversions such as the CZ V22, M261, Colt, and other kits.

    It does work with the Magpul B.A.D.


    I'll keep this part of the thread updated as time goes on so you guys don't have to wade through a long thread to get your information.

    Thanks a ton for all your support, suggestions, and advice. I really appreciate it.

    -Las Vegas SHOT show-

    Alright everyone - the big news you have been waiting for. I have been working with Kevin over at Black Dog Mags to create a magazine that has last round hold open.

    I spent a lot of time looking at the mags that are out right now and I concluded that it wasn't possible to hit the bolt catch with the way the current magazines were designed.

    Kevin over at BDM has incorporated a follower into his new magazines that will hit the bolt catch after the last round is shot. This new version will come with steel feed lips as well which will make them much more durable. I talked to him yesterday and he said it would be ~2 months before they come out.

    If you prefer CMMG mags to BDM you can still use the old last round follower but you'll need to engage the bolt catch manually after the last round.

    We're excited to be working with Kevin at BDM and we look forward to being able to provide you all with a true complete .22lr bolt catch solution.
    Last edited by alpalwal; 01-24-2010, 9:24 PM.
    Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
    http://www.ARCatch22.com
  • #2
    Btango05
    Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 491

    Will it work with dedicated ST-22 uppers? I don't have to worry about changing out uppers as I don't have a .223 or 5.56 upper and would be interested if this would work. Again its a dedicated .22 bolt not conversion with the .223 casing attached at the end.

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    • #3
      alpalwal
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 655

      Originally posted by Btango05
      Will it work with dedicated ST-22 uppers? I don't have to worry about changing out uppers as I don't have a .223 or 5.56 upper and would be interested if this would work. Again its a dedicated .22 bolt not conversion with the .223 casing attached at the end.
      Yes it will. Right now I've been testing this with a Spike's dedicated upper and a Ceiner kit. So when I get something working it will work for both of those at the minimum.
      Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
      http://www.ARCatch22.com

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      • #4
        Btango05
        Member
        • Aug 2009
        • 491

        Ok send me one and I'll review it

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        • #5
          alpalwal
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2008
          • 655

          Originally posted by Btango05
          Ok send me one and I'll review it
          Hehe, I'll let you know when I get something together and we'll go from there.
          Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
          http://www.ARCatch22.com

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          • #6
            djleisure
            Veteran Member
            • Aug 2008
            • 4734

            I would definitely lean more towards this sort of thing if it was reliable with both 5.56 and .22. I specifically built up my .22 dedicated lower to be functional with any upper I put on it, so I wouldn't want the bolt catch to be specific to one or the other. It's definitely a great idea and I'll keep an eye on the progress for sure!
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            • #7
              alpalwal
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2008
              • 655

              Originally posted by djleisure
              I would definitely lean more towards this sort of thing if it was reliable with both 5.56 and .22. I specifically built up my .22 dedicated lower to be functional with any upper I put on it, so I wouldn't want the bolt catch to be specific to one or the other. It's definitely a great idea and I'll keep an eye on the progress for sure!
              I completely agree. It looks like I might do a V1 and V2 and the second version will be compatible with both. Because the bottom leg of the bolt catch might need to protrude from the receiver a bit I think people with dedicated uppers might prefer the stock looking catch.
              Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
              http://www.ARCatch22.com

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              • #8
                fonionrings
                Member
                • Nov 2008
                • 473

                Would definitely be interested in one. I have a dedicated Spikes .22 AR as well and wouldn't mind a bolt catch designed specifically for it.
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                • #9
                  Super Spy
                  Veteran Member
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 3461

                  Well I just picked up a Ciener conversion lit for my 5.56 upper...and the seller told me the bolt catch doesn't work with the kit.....I wish it did. I also don't want to have to swap parts back and forth as I plan to shoot this with 22LR and 5.56. I'm interested.

                  If you need any design assistance I do mechanical CAD for a living so maybe I can help with models or drawings if you need assistance.

                  Good Luck!
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                  • #10
                    alpalwal
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 655

                    Originally posted by cmcconn
                    Well I just picked up a Ciener conversion lit for my 5.56 upper...and the seller told me the bolt catch doesn't work with the kit.....I wish it did. I also don't want to have to swap parts back and forth as I plan to shoot this with 22LR and 5.56. I'm interested.

                    If you need any design assistance I do mechanical CAD for a living so maybe I can help with models or drawings if you need assistance.

                    Good Luck!
                    Beautiful. If I need any CAD help I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks!
                    Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
                    http://www.ARCatch22.com

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                    • #11
                      zeroescence
                      Member
                      • Sep 2009
                      • 240

                      Ive got the spikes 22. Put me on the list, I'm down for one. Thanks man for all the awesome work.
                      Last edited by zeroescence; 09-23-2009, 8:49 PM.

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                      • #12
                        Gunaria
                        Banned
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 3894

                        Posting this pic to help you out.

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                        • #13
                          xm177
                          Senior Member
                          • Feb 2008
                          • 906

                          If you got one that'll work with a TS upper, count me in. I don't need the dual 22/556 function. It's a completely dedicated 22 AR.
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                          • #14
                            alpalwal
                            Senior Member
                            • Jun 2008
                            • 655

                            Originally posted by peacemaker
                            If you got one that'll work with a TS upper, count me in. I don't need the dual 22/556 function. It's a completely dedicated 22 AR.
                            I'll be testing the piece with them in the near future so I'll let you know.

                            I got me second prototype back from the machine shop yesterday and it works great. I've tested it a ton and haven't had any issues. I got the patent pending and I'm talking with companies that will make it so we're definitely on the right track to getting these things going.

                            The ones I end up making will be parkerized.

                            AND! I finally got a real camera.









                            Last edited by alpalwal; 09-24-2009, 1:29 PM.
                            Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
                            http://www.ARCatch22.com

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                            • #15
                              alpalwal
                              Senior Member
                              • Jun 2008
                              • 655

                              I made a WTB ad but I'm going to bump this up as well. I need a TacSol upper for testing and I'll pay for shipping each way. Let me know if we can work something out!
                              Bolt catches for your AR with a .22 conversion ARE SHIPPING NOW!
                              http://www.ARCatch22.com

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