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Overview
The Geissele Automatics Super Stainless AR-15 Magazine Release Catch is a robust steel component designed to provide reliable performance when releasing your magazine. Its construction ensures durability and longevity, making it an essential part of your firearm's operation. This magazine release catch is commonly found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, where reliability and ease of use are paramount.
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Geissele Automatics Super Stainless AR-15 Magazine Release Catch ranks #12 of the 98 magazine releases builders have added on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the LBE Unlimited AR-15 Magazine Catch Assembly, Black - ARMCASY, with about 2% of all magazine releases added to builds. Down from #11 in September. Builds with this magazine release are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (75%, then .223 Wylde 11%), split between carbine-length (40%) and mid-length (40%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 4 of the 7 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $21 at BattleHawk Armory for a stretch in September 2026, under its usual $22, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $21 at BattleHawk Armory, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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Builds in the community that include the Geissele Automatics Super Stainless Ar-15 Magazine Release Catch
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 15 | $3507.51 |
 | 24 | $1649.92 |
 | 20 | $2084.77 |
 | 21 | $2550.02 |
 | 19 | $2508.84 |
 | 19 | $1642.33 |
 | 19 | $2134.00 |
 | 21 | $1447.86 |
 | 13 | $1375.81 |
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Top reviews
Geisseles super stainless mag release catch is more corrosion resistant than the standard steel catch. The natural stainless finish has a subtle satin look. Function is identical to a steel catch but holds up better in humid storage. Worth the upgrade for a salt water environment.
