Magazine Release Positioning 

The magazine release on an AR-style rifle or pistol is typically a button or lever positioned on the right side, near the trigger guard, making it easily accessible for the user's support hand. 

What Is an Ambi Mag Release? 

The BATTLEARMS® ambi mag release is an ambidextrous control that allows swift magazine changes from either side of the rifle or pistol, making it ideal for left-handed shooters. The ambi mag release is typically on the left side of the lower receiver, opposite the Mil-Spec right side magazine release button.

Magazine Release/Catch Mechanism Breakdown

The AR-15 magazine release/catch mechanism consists of a button, a catch, a spring, and a roll pin. When the magazine release button is pressed, it compresses the spring, which in turn disengages the catch from the magazine, allowing it to drop free. 

• Magazine Release Button: This is the external button or lever located on the lower receiver that the user presses to release the magazine.

• Magazine Catch: This internal component engages with a recess in the magazine, holding it in place.

• Magazine Catch Spring: This spring provides the necessary tension to keep the magazine catch engaged with the magazine.

• Magazine Catch Roll Pin: This pin secures the entire magazine catch assembly to the lower receiver.