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Fortis Manufacturing
Overview
The Fortis AR-15 Magazine Catch & Release is designed to provide a reliable and smooth magazine release for your AR-15 platform. Its hardcoat anodized finish ensures durability while maintaining a sleek black appearance, making it a great addition to any build. This component is commonly found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, where quick magazine changes are essential.
Fortis AR-15 Magazine Catch & Release
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Fortis AR-15 Magazine Catch & Release ranked #11 of the 91 magazine releases builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Rise Armament AR-15 Magazine Release Button - Patriot Blue, with about 2% of all magazine releases added to builds. Up from #13 in July. Builds with this magazine release are split between 5.56 NATO (57%) and 300 Blackout (29%), split between pistol-length (43%) and mid-length (29%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (76%, then AR-10 19%).
It was hard to find in August 2026, in stock on only 4 of the 22 days we checked, and today all 6 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $23.70 to $29.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $23.70 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Fortis Ar-15 Magazine Catch & Release
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 21 | $692.25 |
 | 13 | $915.29 |
 | 20 | $1409.35 |
 | 13 | $2572.03 |
 | 15 | $1131.54 |
 | 24 | $3996.65 |
 | 22 | $1973.39 |
 | 31 | $3307.86 |
 | 25 | $3014.08 |
 | 23 | $3642.64 |
 | 21 | $1816.45 |
 | 22 | $1386.71 |
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Top reviews
Fortis mag catch and release works correctly with the standard catch spring. Aluminum construction with matte black anodize. Drop in fitment in any milspec lower. The Fortis brand premium shows in price more than function but its reliable.
Fortis mag catch and release works as expected but the price is high for a basic mag catch upgrade. Aluminum construction with matte black anodize. Drop in fitment. The Fortis logo on the button is the main visual differentiator from cheaper alternatives.
