Description
Adding ambidextrous controls to an AR-15 used to mean expensive parts or gunsmithing. This Strike Industries release keeps it simple. It's a drop-in upgrade for any receiver built to accept a standard mil-spec magazine catch, and it gives you the ability to drop a magazine from the left side of the rifle. If you shoot lefty, run a support-hand reload, or just want to modernize a stock lower, this is one of the easiest and most useful swaps you can make.
The design is the most refined version Strike has put out. The aluminum button and left-side release bar are shaped low and close to the receiver, so they add function without a bunch of bulk or snag points. The geometry is purposeful too, giving you enough texture and leverage to hit the release with confidence while resisting accidental bumps. The FDE finish keeps things subdued and pairs nicely with tan or earth-tone builds, or just breaks up an all-black rifle.
What the Strike Industries Ambi Mag Release Adds to Your Build
The real win here is being able to run reloads from either side without shifting your firing grip. For competition shooters and anyone running a rifle hard, dropping a mag with the support hand keeps you fast and keeps the muzzle where it belongs. Righties still get the familiar right-side button, so nothing about your normal manual of arms changes.
Installing the FDE Ambidextrous Magazine Release
This comes as a complete kit with the ambi mag catch, an enhanced Strike release button, and the catch spring, so you have everything for a clean install. It's a straightforward bench job with a punch and takes just a few minutes on most mil-spec lowers. Worth noting: it's built for receivers that accept a mil-spec magazine catch and won't play nice with ASC or Stag Arms GI magazines, so keep that in mind depending on what you feed your rifle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Strike Industries
- Manufacturer Part Number: ARAMBIMRFDE
- UPC: 708747548648
- Model: Ambidextrous
- Product Type: Magazine Release
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Material: Aluminum
- Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous (left and right)
- Fitment: Mil-Spec AR-15 / M16 receivers
- Installation: Drop-in
- Not Compatible With: ASC magazines, Stag Arms GI mags
What’s Included
- 1x Ambidextrous magazine catch
- 1x Magazine catch spring
- 1x Strike enhanced magazine release button
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this ambidextrous magazine release fit my AR-15?
It's designed to drop into any lower receiver that accepts a standard mil-spec magazine catch, which covers the vast majority of AR-15 and M16-pattern rifles. If you're running a non-standard or proprietary lower, double check that it uses mil-spec dimensions first. It is not built for DPMS AR-10 pattern lowers.
Is the Strike Industries ambi mag release hard to install?
Not at all. It's a bench-level swap that most people can knock out in a few minutes with a punch and a little patience. You get the mag catch, spring, and button all in the box, so there's nothing extra to buy for the install.
Does the left-side release work with all magazines?
It works with standard mil-spec magazines but is not compatible with ASC magazines or Stag Arms GI mags. If you run a mix of magazine brands, it's worth confirming yours are standard mil-spec so you get consistent function from both sides.
Will the ambi button get bumped and drop my mag by accident?
The low-profile, ergonomic geometry is shaped specifically to resist accidental activation while still being easy to hit on purpose. It sits close to the receiver and stays out of the way until you press it, so you don't have to worry about unwanted mag drops during normal handling.





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