The factory bolt catch is small. It’s flat. Under pressure, your thumb hunts for it. Luth-AR’s “The Paddle” fixes that. It’s an oversized bolt catch built for speed.

The paddle is the whole point. It’s a big, oval-shaped pad. The surface is textured for a non-slip grip. Your thumb finds it fast and stays put. Lock the bolt back or drop it with one quick hit.

It shines when seconds matter. Run a 3-gun stage, hunt, or train in gear. The larger pad helps most when you’re wearing gloves. No more missed or fumbled bolt releases.

It’s a drop-in swap. It replaces your standard mil-spec catch. No fitting, no filing.

The build is serious. It’s machined from 8620 steel. Then it’s heat treated to a 15N-89-91 spec for real toughness. A magnesium phosphate finish protects it and matches a mil-spec lower. The whole part weighs just 0.56 oz, so you add control without weight.

And it’s made in America. Luth-AR builds in the USA.

Small upgrade. Faster reloads. An easy win for any AR-15 build.

Luth-AR Oversized Bolt Catch Key Features

• Oversized paddle bolt catch for AR-15
• Large paddle — easy, rapid bolt manipulation
• Supports positive bolt release and locking
• 8620 Steel construction
• Magnesium Phosphate finish — matte black, corrosion resistant
• Textured paddle for non-slip grip
• Drop-in replacement for standard AR-15 lowers

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