Pat,Pictured below is the anti-beartrap wheels and latch (I call it a 'tooth' for giggles) of my MP513M.The anti-beartrap ratchet in the Baikal sure seems like an unneccessary drag, plus a source of mechanical noise. I know of two people who took it off. They both experienced accidental barrel spring-backs, with typical damage (bent barrels etc.). So, I'm not taking mine off.