CMMG Zeroed Ambidextrous Extended Mag Catch for AR-15 / AR-10

Description

Standard AR-15 controls were built with right-handed operation in mind, and the magazine release is one of the biggest offenders. The CMMG Zeroed Ambidextrous Mag Catch fixes that by adding a support-side release bar so you can drop a mag without breaking your firing grip or shuffling your hands around. It replaces your existing mag catch and gives you the ambidextrous control that CMMG's original ambi catches are known for, with an extended-release bar that adds real leverage when you press it.

That leverage matters more than it sounds. A longer bar means less finger travel and a more natural motion during reloads, which is exactly what you want on a training rifle, a duty gun, or any build you run hard. It works with both mil-spec style and aftermarket mag release buttons, so you can keep your current right-side button or pair it with something extended without hunting for compatibility. Feedback from AR-10 owners is worth noting too, since several have reported it drops right in on PSA AR-10 lowers and plays nicely with standard Magpul magazines.

What Sets the Zeroed Ambi Mag Catch Apart

This is a drop-in part, meaning no filing, no receiver modification, and no gunsmith needed for most standard lowers. Install typically runs a couple of minutes. The kit ships with a mag catch spring so you have what you need to swap it in, and CMMG backs it with their Lifetime Quality Guarantee. Worth mentioning: some thick billet lowers can be tight around the mag catch, and CMMG has a reputation for fitting where pricier ambi catches sometimes won't.

Getting the Most From Your CMMG Ambi Catch

If you find the mag isn't seating or dropping quite right after install, a small adjustment to the catch screw tension usually dials it in. It's a common tweak on any ambi setup and takes seconds. For folks who want maximum ambidextrous capability, CMMG also offers this catch bundled with their Zeroed extended button, but on its own this catch is a straightforward, wallet-friendly way to make your AR work for both hands.