Ambi Mag Release

[NL7CO]

Anybody running an ambi mag release on a DPMS lower?

If so, which one(s) are you using and why do you like it (them)?

Which ones have you tried that worked?  Didn't work?

Don

[imschur]

Are you refering to this one? It's pricey but I am curious as well.

[98Z5V]

I've got the Norgon Ambi on one rifle, and I like it.  I'm not sure yet if I like it enough, or would use it enough, to put it on all the other ARs.  I'm right-handed, but shoot with both, so I practice both sides.  Mag drops are definitely better with it, left handed, there's no doubt.  Like any other weapons configuration change that you make, you'll definitely have to train for it to use it to it's designed potential. 

My opinion is that if I really need to make a mag change when shooting left handed, then it's paying for itself - I better hope that's the rifle I have at the time that I need it.  If I need to make repeated left-handed mag changes, I need to find myself a better shooting position...  <thumbsup>

If you're left-handed, it will definitely benefit you.  Troy makes one, but I haven't even seen one yet, much less used it.

[imschur]

Thanks I am a lefty.

I emailed Norgon a few questions. Basically want to know if there's any compatibility issues to be aware of.

[98Z5V]

There shouldn't be any compatability issues with it.  It's the exact same outer size as a standard mag release, so it'll fit anything that a standard mag release fits.  Hold on for a few and I'll grab some pics...    <thumbsup>

[imschur]

I was concerned as their site specified compatible magazines

[98Z5V]

Pmag 20s and 30s, all variations, and the USGI mags that I have all drop with it.  No problems.

Old pics, instead of taking new ones - I'm being lazy tonight.  ;D

[imschur]

crap those pictures are going to cost me $90

[98Z5V]

I LOVE that trigger, too, by the way.  I'm just sayin'...  <lmao>

[imschur]

I LOVE that trigger, too, by the way.  I'm just sayin'...  <lmao>

your drewing the crap out of me  <laughs>

[Jgun]

I have this mag release on an AR-15 and find that the BAD lever blocks it somewhat. It's still possible to accuate but you don't have access to the back edge of the mag release so it's harder to hit it quickly, or so I have found in my experience. Might not be an issue on a .308

[NL7CO]

I have the Norgon and the Troy Industries and have used both on an Stag AR-15 in a couple of matches.  I am now switching all of my AR pattern rifles over to the Troy.  it's much easier to hit with the larger action surface.  Both worked on the DPMS LR-308, but the Troy was easier to activate.

Don

[imschur]

Thanks

[Jgun]

NL7CO,

Maybe you can answer a question about the Troy release. In the pics it looks as though the tab on the left that you depress to dump the mag, works like a lever, using the side of the receiver as the fulcrum to "pull" the mag release. while the Norgon is fully self contained and has the lever built in to the release button. If this is correct, can you tell me if you've noticed any wear on the side of the receiver where the lever bears on it to pull the release? I was just wondering if I should expect that I will end up with the hardcoat worn off the receiver over time if I were to run one?

[imschur]

BTW for AR-10 owners the Armalite AR-10 requires a different version of the Norgon due to the magazine design

[moagm316]

I use it on my AR and have not noticed any issues. I REALLY LOVE this mag release and was hoping to run it on my MA-TEN lower.

[unforgiven]

I use the Norgon on the 5.56 I belive they offer discounts for MIL/LEO it seem a little stiff for the index finger on left hand unlike the button for thumb on right hand [my left hand is screwed because of arthritis anyway]but works for me,RRA Lar-8 has button on both sides love it.Shoot on bro.

[planeflyer21]

LAR-8 has ambi mag release AND bolt release.

<thumbsup>

Jon