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The AR-15 was built around right-handed operation from day one, and the magazine release is one of the biggest reminders of that if you run the gun lefty or shoot from your support side. The CMMG AR-15 Ambi-Magazine Catch fixes that by letting you dump an empty mag without ever moving your firing hand off the grip. It swaps in exactly where your standard mag catch lives, so there's no permanent modification and no need to reroute anything on the lower.
This piece is made from steel and drops right into any mil-spec AR-15 or M16 lower. It works with your original mag release button as well as most aftermarket buttons, so you can keep the setup you like or add an extended paddle down the road. The low-profile design blends into the receiver instead of standing out, and it plays nice with common upgrades like extended bolt catches. Because it isn't dependent on the thickness of the lower's face as a pivot point, folks running billet lowers have had good luck with it where other ambi catches wouldn't clear.
The kit ships with the ambidextrous mag catch, the release button, and the spring, so you have everything needed to get it installed in one sitting. Install is the same routine as a factory catch, though it helps to bury the button past the receiver face while you thread it down so the tension sits right. Get the threaded face flush with the button face and it seats clean.
This isn't only a southpaw part. Right-handed shooters use it for tactical reloads while keeping the trigger finger indexed, and it opens up one-handed mag changes that a standard catch just can't do. Compared to pricier ambi options on the market, this one gets you the same core function without the premium tag, which is why plenty of builders keep coming back to it for multiple rifles.
It's designed for mil-spec AR-15 and M16 lower receivers and installs the same way as your factory mag catch. It works with most standard and equivalent lowers, including many popular builds. Some billet lowers can be picky with ambi catches, but this design doesn't rely on the lower's face thickness as a pivot point, so it has cleared receivers where others wouldn't.
Yes. The kit includes the ambidextrous magazine catch, the mag release button, and the spring, so you have the parts needed for a complete install. It also works with your original button or most aftermarket buttons if you'd rather run something different.
No, it's a straightforward drop-in that follows the same process as a factory catch and doesn't require special tools. The main tip is to push the button past the receiver face while threading the catch down so the tension seats correctly. Get the threaded face flush with the button face and you're set.
Definitely. Beyond helping lefties, an ambidextrous catch lets right-handed shooters run tactical reloads while keeping their trigger finger indexed and makes one-handed mag changes possible. It's a small upgrade that adds real flexibility to how you run the gun.
| UPC | 810046231180 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 55AFE45 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.06 |
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