CMMG bolt catch works correctly but at this price you can get fancy options from Aero or Strike. Phosphate steel construction. Drops in with the standard catch spring. The CMMG name premium is real - the part itself is basic milspec.


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Overview
The CMMG AR-15 Bolt Catch is a standard black bolt catch designed to engage and hold the bolt in the rearward position, allowing for easier magazine changes and inspection of the chamber. This component is essential for any AR-15 build, ensuring reliable operation and functionality during shooting sessions. It is commonly found in builds featuring a carbine gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for a wide range of applications.
Based on build data
Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| CMMG AR-15 HD Pivot and Takedown Pin Parts Kit - 55AFF3B | 65 | |
| CMMG AR15 Ambi Mag Catch, Black - 55AFF6E | 29 | |
| Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 Bcm Mil-Spec 6 Position Receiver Extension | 21 | |
| Cmmg Ar-15 Mil-Spec Trigger Kit | 18 | |
| CMMG AR15 Magazine Catch - 55AFFA7 | 17 | |
| Magpul Ar-15 Moe Enhanced Trigger Guard Black | 17 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 73.3% |
| AR-10 | 20% |
| AR-9 | 6.7% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 71.4% |
| .223 Wylde | 14.3% |
| .22 LR | 14.3% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 50% |
| Pistol | 16.7% |
| Mid-Length | 16.7% |
| Rifle | 16.7% |
Builds in the community that include the Cmmg Ar-15 Bolt Catch
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 21 | $720.68 |
![]() | 19 | $1146.22 |
![]() | 14 | $1154.02 |
![]() | 33 | $2797.79 |
![]() | 20 | $798.93 |
![]() | 20 | $2464.17 |
![]() | 30 | $3463.61 |
![]() | 16 | $822.96 |
![]() | 23 | $1454.22 |
![]() | 27 | $970.60 |
![]() | 24 | $1170.38 |
![]() | 13 | $845.10 |
3 global ratings
CMMG bolt catch works correctly but at this price you can get fancy options from Aero or Strike. Phosphate steel construction. Drops in with the standard catch spring. The CMMG name premium is real - the part itself is basic milspec.
CMMG bolt catch fits and finishes correctly in a milspec lower. Phosphate steel construction. Detent positions positively for both fire and retracted. Standard mil spec dimensions. Cheap basic part that does the job.
CMMG bolt catch is the standard mil spec part at the budget tier. Phosphate steel construction. Drop in fitment with the standard catch spring. Detents into both fire and retracted positions positively. Functional and cheap.