Biggest & Tallest Mag Release Button
I'm not quite sure of the validity of some of the other reviewers. I've been buying this mag release button for 3+ years, and it always has had nice big pictures + a video review + highly accurate title and description to show the prospective buyer the dimensions of the product. It's the biggest magazine release I've found. It does not go back (as pictured/shown/described) as far as something like Odin Works, but it's all steel with a really nice finish and has worked in all of my Mil-Spec AR-15's and Aero Precision M5 Lowers. It is tall, as pictured and displayed, and goes back further than say Power Custom's and Magpul's (not by a huge amount, but definitely noticeable). For some folks, and I think some of the genuine reviews, this could definitely not be needed, and a problem with mission/job/task accomplishment. But I still can not wrap my head around why you would write a negative review on a product that is doing exactly, if even better, than advertised. If I was kitted up and running around in a CQB or Tactical situation, I would want to train with it first to see if this could work. For range time, either on the bench or in competition, awesome, no problems, fantastic. I use Norgon's NSN Ambi deal on the port side, but also works well with standard/mil-spec mag releases. This is definitely the biggest, easiest to find and push AR mag release button I've found. Also, it has no attachments, so one less thing to have to Loctite in (as in Magpul's/Odin's). I just ordered 3 more, to add to the ~6 I already have installed. Also, to give you and idea; I have the Luth-AR (original founder/head of D.P.MS. b/f they were bought out by the Remi conglomerate) The Paddle Bolt Catch installed as well, to give you and idea of what my setup's are running. I want/like/need big controls that have lot's of surface area and are really easy to manipulate.
Great button
Even though I live in CA my guns are pre ban and registered so I can legally have them. This mag release works GREAT! I now have them on 3 of my AR's and have had no problems with fit, function, or appearance. Even with my short fingers it is right there for fast mag changes in competition.
BIG improvement over stock part.
This is a very well made part that greatly improves your access to the mag release. It is easy to install, after you remove the bolt catch, a minor inconvenience. Put one on my Colt H-Bar Match and my Rock River Predator Pursuit.
Must Buy!
I have put this on several AR's and will be buying more. Works great.
Best with Norgon
Not meant for receivers with ambidextrous bolt catch. However, when paired with an ambidextrous (e.g., NORGON) magazine release lever, this huge button installs very easy and does not allow opposing lever to rotate when pressed. You'll never make a faster mag swap!
It deserves 4.....
I had used this for a few years and it sat in my desk until I decided to take advantage of Brownells return policy. Its a oversized magazine release & does it well. It extends 1/8 past the fence & the surface expands by 100%. The good its a enlarged magazine release; the bad its a oversized magazine release. I wouldnt recommend it for hunting or tactical situations; its FAR to easy to accidentally disengage or drop a magazine especially if its full. HOWEVER its great for bench target shooting when you dont real feel like moving & just want a spent magazine out. The construction is good like anything from Brownells no sharp edges, NICE checkering, good fit to the receiver, & well executed threading. If you want a oversized magazine release & have a standard receiver go for it but if you need to improve reloads on the go buy some ammo & practice!
Not bad but could be easily improved.
Overall I like it. Again a design issue arises. This is designed to enhance or lengthen the magazine release button. It may be an assumption however I think buyers are looking for the additional length to be rearward. It is lengthened rearward but is also lengthened forward for reasons unknown to me. I know I read about concerns of the button being caught on clothing or a sling or other object because the enhancement makes an area that can catch on things. Not being able to depress the magazine release and allowing the magazine to be changed could be a problem.....you think? Adding another frontal area for that potential problem seems to be unnecessary. Hey just my observations. Sometimes less is more.
Brownells mag catch button
You must remove bolt catch to properly install this part or you can not screw it in far enough to keep the magazine catch from rotating up or down when you depress the button.
Sticks out a little too far
I have not had any functional problems with it at all, it works just fine. This would be an excellent product if they would re-engineer it so that it did not stick out so far. I understand that it is supposed to be oversize, but did not expect it to stick out as far as it does. Installed in a Mega billet lower if that helps anyone.
Good but not great
I purchased this item along with a larger order of items for my AR-15, and it was easy to install, but the fit was very loose. I didn't really like it after that so I am sending it back to Brownells. I will use that money for other great items from Brownells.
