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AMBIDEXTROUS MAGAZINE RELEASE

AMBIDEXTROUS MAGAZINE RELEASE Reviews & Ratings

Strike Industries' AMBI Magazine Release drops into any receiver designed to accept a mil-spec magazine catch. Low profile, and ergonomically designed, the mag-catch integrates with most receivers while being very easy to use and will not accidentally activate or interfere with other controls. The package also includes our enhanced Strike Magazine Release button and spring for a complete drop-in upgrade. For “wrong-handed” folks or for those that just want more options, the Strike Ambi-Mag Release is the perfect component to have.

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Reviews Summary
The AMBIDEXTROUS MAGAZINE RELEASE garners mixed reviews. Many appreciate its price and ease of installation, while others face functionality issues related to the magazine release mechanism being too weak. Some find it interferes with other components, leading to dissatisfaction, while a few praise its design. Overall, it’s a product with potential but requires improvements to be reliable.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Functionality
60%
Many reviewers express concerns regarding the functionality of the magazine release, specifically pointing out that it struggles to effectively release the magazine due to a weak hinge mechanism and light spring. This has led to several users describing it as unreliable, with many stating that it fails to perform its intended function.
Ease of Installation
40%
Several customers appreciate the straightforward installation process of the magazine release, often comparing it positively to mil-spec parts. This aspect is frequently highlighted as a strength of the product, making it accessible for users looking to upgrade their equipment without technical hurdles.
Price Point
50%
The affordability of the magazine release is a recurring theme, with many users mentioning its attractive price as a reason for their purchase. However, this value tends to be overshadowed by issues with performance, leading to conflicting opinions about its price-worthiness.
Design Considerations
30%
Some reviews admire the design of the magazine release, noting features such as the low-profile left-side button, which is easy to press and doesn't damage the finish of the lower. However, concerns over interference with other components, like the bolt catch, indicate that the design could use further refinement.
Comparison to Alternatives
55%
Reviewers often compare this product to other magazine releases, such as Norgon or Troy, noting that while it may be cheaper, it lacks the durability and reliability of those established options. This comparison is significant as it highlights the competitive market and the expectations for performance.
2
Interfears with MagPul B.A.D.
As others have correctly pointed out, the left side release is "iffy" at best. Worse, the left side rease lever interfears with the MagPul B.A.D. ambi-bolt release lever that I use on all my AR lowers. This goes back into the parts bin...
2
SI products either big hit or big miss
I have grown to love Strike Industries because they are a rare company doing things differently and innovating. Their quality is getting better over the years they have been in business. With that being said, their products for me have either been a big hit or a big miss. This safety is a miss and I will explain why. The hinge mechanism is not strong enough and the recoil of a .223/5.56 is enough to actuate this magazine release and your magazine falls out all the time. The design is good, but the resistance needs to be much stiffer. Not only will the recoil actuate the magazine release, just smacking the side of the rifle fairly gently will make the magazine fall out. To show that I am not biased or some elitist, SI's strike switch safety is the best safety on the market in my opinion. This is what I mean about either a big hit or a big miss. I am a lefty and Si's safety is better than the big names like Radian. Unfortunately, since this magazine release can literally not even hold the magazine in the gun, it is unusable, that means it is a one star. I will give it a second star b/c the price is good and it is almost there, it just needs to be a lot stiffer. Don't change the design, just make the hinge mechanism A LOT stronger. One more note - yes, I tried many different way to make it work. One being tightening the magazine release into the magazine button as tight as it could go. SI's mag release button does not have a hole in it like mil spec button. I even used SI's ambi half of the mag release combined with a standard mil spec button on the other side and tightened the mag release until the threads of the mag release protruded through the hole in the button on the other side, thus making it as tight as possible. It still did not work. Also tried several different springs. The hinge mechanism is just too weak.
2
Decent with issues
I have Norgons in half my ARs. However, after a job change I'm on a bit of a budget so I bought two of these. One went in a AR-15 and works good. The other went in a DPMS pattern 308 lower. It holds Magpul mags with no problem, but Lancer mags won't lock in. Lancers worked with the stock mag catch, but now they won't. So it looks like this mag catch will get replaced. Overall I would recommend the Norgon over this. My ARs with Norgons have held up for years. This one looks and feels flimsier.