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Anyone who has run a 10/22 in a match or just tried to swap mags quickly at the range knows the stock magazine release is small, flush, and not exactly built for speed. TandemKross designed the Fireswitch to solve that exact problem by replacing the tiny factory button with an enlarged, textured paddle that's actually easy to find under stress and easy to run with gloves on or with smaller hands.
What sets this release apart from most extended options on the market is the dual action design. Instead of forcing you into one motion, the Fireswitch lets you drop the magazine by pushing forward or pulling back, whichever feels more natural for your grip or shooting position. That flexibility matters more than it sounds like it would once you're trying to reload one handed or under time pressure.
This release is built for the Ruger 10/22 platform, including the Takedown and 22 Charger variants, and drops right into the factory receiver without any permanent modification to the gun or your magazines. If you ever want to go back to stock, you can. That kind of reversible upgrade is a big reason this piece shows up so often in competition builds and home range guns alike.
Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable doing basic disassembly on their 10/22, and TandemKross includes instructions to walk you through pulling the receiver assembly and swapping the part. It's a spring loaded piece, so take your time and follow the steps in order. TandemKross backs the Fireswitch with their lifetime mechanical guarantee, which says a lot about how confident they are in the build quality of this aluminum lever holding up over years of use.
Yes, the Fireswitch is designed to work across the standard 10/22, the Takedown model, and the 22 Charger pistol. It's a direct swap for the factory magazine release on all three.
No permanent modifications are needed to your gun or your magazines. It replaces the factory release using the existing spring and pin setup, so the install stays fully reversible if you ever want to go back to stock.
It requires basic disassembly of the receiver, similar to what you'd do for a trigger group swap, so some comfort with hands-on gunsmithing helps. TandemKross provides step by step instructions, and the part itself is spring loaded so it pays to take it slow the first time.
Instead of only pushing the button in one direction like the factory part, the Fireswitch lets you drop the magazine by either pushing forward or pulling back. It gives you the option to use whichever motion feels faster or more natural for your grip.
That's actually one of the main reasons people upgrade to this part. The enlarged, textured paddle is much easier to find and actuate than the small factory button, whether you've got smaller hands, are wearing gloves, or just want a more positive reload under time pressure.
TandemKross covers this part with their Lifetime Guarantee against mechanical failure. That's a solid backing for a piece that's going to see a lot of use if you're running your 10/22 in competition or high volume range sessions.
| UPC | 657768020254 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | TK18N0184BLK1 |
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