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Phase 5 Weapon Systems Extended Bolt Release V3 Flat Dark Earth EBRV3-FDE UPC 813318026682
Product Description
The Phase 5 Weapon Systems Extended Bolt Release V3 (EBRV3-FDE) is an ultra-durable, one-piece monolithic bolt catch and release lever designed to dramatically improve reload efficiency, malfunction clearing speeds, and ambidextrous ergonomics on AR-15 and M4 rifle platforms. Finished in a high-temp Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote, the EBRV3 extends a rigid tactical lever directly down through the trigger guard, allowing shooters to lock the bolt rearward or release the bolt assembly forward using their trigger finger without removing their primary hand from the pistol grip.
Unlike bolt-on lever extensions that rely on small set screws prone to loosening, shearing, or flexing under hard operational use, the EBRV3 is precision-machined from a single solid piece of heat-treated carbon steel. This integrated, seamless construction eliminates mechanical play, guarantees 100% positive bolt catch lockup on last-round empty magazines, and withstands aggressive weapon manipulation, mortar clearing procedures, and severe duty exposure.
Featuring a widened, aggressively textured lever pad and a skeletonized arm design, the EBRV3-FDE offers maximum tactical purchase for gloved hands while minimizing overall weight. It fits seamlessly into standard mil-spec upper and lower receiver geometry, serving as a critical operational upgrade for competitive 3-gun competitors, tactical operators, and left-handed shooters seeking fluid, ambidextrous weapon control.
Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:
Fitment Matrix: Direct replacement for standard mil-spec AR-15 / M4 lower receiver bolt catches. Compatible with standard forged upper and lower receivers. Not compatible with non-standard billet lowers featuring custom anti-rotation tabs, proprietary oversized lower geometries, or AR-10 / LR-308 platforms.
- Perform a complete firearm safety check: drop the magazine, lock the bolt rearward, and visually inspect the chamber to ensure zero live rounds are present.
- Drive out the factory bolt catch roll pin using a roll pin punch (protect the lower receiver finish with masking tape around the bolt catch boss).
- Remove the factory bolt catch, bolt catch plunger, and bolt catch spring from the receiver cavity.
- Inspect and clean the receiver plunger channel, reinserting the factory spring and plunger.
- Position the Phase 5 EBRV3-FDE into the receiver slot, feeding the extended arm down through the trigger guard space in front of the trigger blade.
- Align the pivot holes and drive a new bolt catch roll pin into place until flush. Perform a function test with an empty magazine to verify smooth last-round lockup and immediate thumb/index lever release.
Key Features
- Monolithic One-Piece Construction: Machined from a single block of heat-treated carbon steel to eliminate loose screws, flex, or mechanical failure points.
- Right-Handed Trigger-Finger Operation: Allows rapid bolt release and manual bolt locking without taking the primary hand off the grip interface.
- Flat Dark Earth Cerakote Finish: Premium FDE ceramic coating shields against corrosion, chemical solvents, carbon buildup, and abrasion.
- Aggressively Textured Lever Surface: Wide, non-slip contact pad delivers positive tactile traction for gloved or wet hands.
- Skeletonized Weight-Reduction Geometry: Combines structural rigidity with an optimized lightweight profile to prevent unintentional inertia drops.
- Mil-Spec Direct Replacement: Replaces standard factory bolt catches using existing lower receiver mounting channels.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Phase 5 Weapon Systems
- Model/Series: Extended Bolt Release V3 (EBRV3)
- MPN / SKU: EBRV3-FDE
- UPC: 813318026682
- Platform Fitment: AR-15 / M4 (Mil-Spec Forged Lowers)
- Material: Heat-Treated Carbon Steel
- Finish: FDE Cerakote
- Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Weight: 0.7 oz
- Country of Origin: USA
