Ed Brown 1911 Oversized Magazine Release Button, Stainless

Description

There's a reason so many 1911 owners swap out their factory magazine release button for something bigger. The stock button works fine, but under pressure or with gloved hands, that small surface can be tough to hit cleanly. Ed Brown's oversized button solves that with a .375 inch diameter face and deep 40 lines-per-inch checkering that your thumb finds instantly, letting you drop empty mags and reload without shifting your grip.

What Makes This Oversized Magazine Release Button Different

This is a stainless steel replacement button machined from solid bar stock, not a cheap stamped part. It carries a positive stop built into the design so there's no mushy over-travel when you press it, just a clean, confident release every time. Ed Brown builds these to the same standard they use on their competition and carry guns, so the fit and finish match what you'd expect from a shop known for precision 1911 work.

Fitting the Button to Your Magazine Release

A quick heads up before you order: this is the button and 4-40 hex screw only, not a complete magazine catch assembly. If your current magazine release hasn't already been drilled and tapped for an oversize button, you'll need to have that done, or start with a magazine catch that's already prepped for it. Once that step is handled, installation is straightforward and uses your existing magazine catch spring and lock, so there's no need to replace the whole assembly just to get the bigger button.

Built for Government, Commander, and Officers Frames

This button fits any single stack 1911 platform, whether you're running a full-size Government, a Commander, or a compact Officers model. It's a favorite among USPSA and IDPA competitors who count every tenth of a second during a reload, but plenty of everyday carry owners add it too, just for the peace of mind that comes with a mag release you can find and hit without looking.