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Magpul
Overview
The Magpul Enhanced AR Magazine Release is designed to provide a more ergonomic and intuitive way to release your magazine, featuring a larger surface area that allows for easier operation, especially under stress. The hardcoat anodized finish enhances durability, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of regular use while maintaining a sleek black appearance. This component is often found in builds with a mid-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a popular choice for those looking to enhance their rifle's functionality.
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Magpul Enhanced AR Magazine Release ranked #21 of the 91 magazine releases builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #23 of the 165 magazine releases builders have added. Builds with this magazine release are split between 5.56 NATO (50%) and .223 Wylde (17%), mostly on mid-length gas (60%, then pistol-length 20%), 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 all 3 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $18.95 to $19.95 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $18.95 at Primary Arms, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Magpul Enhanced Ar Magazine Release
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 22 | $3072.74 |
 | 19 | $3208.64 |
 | 37 | $18668.10 |
 | 26 | $3300.73 |
 | 11 | $858.33 |
 | 21 | $1379.94 |
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Top reviews
paddle is a touch wider than mil spec which makes thumbing it under stress more positive. the matte black finish matches a magpul stock and grip exactly. spring tension is identical to factory
