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Improved magazine catch eliminates magazine retention problems encountered when using the issue magazine catch - Complete the tactical outfitting of your weapon with the installation of an Ambi-Catch™ Ambidextrous Magazine Release - Currently in use by members of the US Army Special Forces and US Navy SEALs

February 1998 American Rifleman - Dope Bag articleLink to Magpul Industries Website

The Norgon, LLC Ambi-CatchTM is a patented "drop-in" replacement of the original magazine catch for M16A2 Rifles, M4 Carbines, AR15 Rifles and other firearms that use an M16 type magazine. Our improved magazine catch eliminates magazine retention problems that are caused by the "issue" magazine catch. When installed the Ambi-CatchTM also gives both right and left-handed shooters the flexibility to choose from several different magazine release methods.

The M16 Family of Weapons (including the M4 Carbine) is one of the few modern weapon systems lacking an ambidextrous magazine release capability. This deficiency limits the flexibilty of the user and makes magazine removal awkward in certain tactical situations.


OK, I'm sold! You are correct once again. The Norgon ambi mag catch is the best enhancement I have added to my AR. I initially had trouble swallowing $90 for a 2oz piece of spring and steel, but I can now see its worth. What a handy piece of machinery! Most lefties I know bring their forward (right) hand back to actuate the magazine release button with the thumb. At the range, they hold the mag with the right hand also. I can now drop the mag with my trigger finger, while the trigger finger is in the "safe position," while bringing the new mag up with my right hand. At the range, I can simply grab or catch the mag with my right hand, still pointed safely down range. I suppose right handed shooters have had this advantage all along.

Great recommendation, and a good purchase.

Thanks, Clint!

Darren


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