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Overview
The CMMG AR15 Ambi Mag Catch is designed for both left- and right-handed shooters, allowing for easy magazine release from either side of the firearm. This ambidextrous feature enhances accessibility and convenience, making it an essential component for a smooth reloading process. You’ll often find this mag catch in builds featuring a mid-length gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, catering to those who prioritize versatility and user-friendliness in their setups.
CMMG AR15 Ambi Mag Catch, Black - 55AFF6E was the second most added magazine release on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Strike Industries Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Black - ARAMBIMRBK, with about 14% of all magazine releases added to builds. Up from #3 in June and July. Builds with this magazine release are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (67%, then .223 Wylde 14%), split between carbine-length (41%) and mid-length (41%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 8 of the 10 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $29.76 to $38.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $29.75 at BattleHawk Armory, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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We ranked every magazine release by how often it shows up in real builds on GunPartPicker.
Read the guide: AR-15 Magazine Release Guide →The part most often added in each category by the 655 builds that include this one
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Builds in the community that include the CMMG AR15 Ambi Mag Catch, Black - 55AFF6E
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 17 | $744.56 |
 | 19 | $1142.01 |
 | 18 | $1383.07 |
 | 24 | $7093.32 |
 | 15 | $1104.51 |
 | 13 | $1006.77 |
 | 21 | $1275.75 |
 | 20 | $1162.46 |
 | 16 | $791.48 |
 | 24 | $2217.80 |
| 21 | $5175.90 |
 | 27 | $2560.13 |
3 global ratings
Top reviews
CMMG ambi mag catch is a great upgrade over a single side mag catch. Right side paddle is sized for trigger finger activation. Both sides press cleanly. Black anodize matches CMMG receivers. Drop in fitment with the standard catch spring.
CMMG ambi mag catch works correctly with the standard catch spring. Wish the package included a backup detent for the price - those small parts go flying during install. Function is reliable once together. Anodize matches CMMG lowers.
CMMGs ambi mag catch lets me drop a mag from the right side with my trigger finger which is way faster during reloads. The right side paddle is sized correctly to avoid accidental presses. Drop-in fitment with the standard spring. Anodize matches my CMMG receiver.
