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Troy Industries
Overview
The Troy Industries AR-15 Ambidextrous Bolt Release is designed to enhance the functionality of your firearm by allowing for easy access from either side, making it ideal for left-handed shooters or those who prefer versatility in their setup. Crafted from durable aluminum with a hardcoat anodized finish, this component ensures long-lasting performance while maintaining a sleek black appearance. This bolt release is commonly found in builds featuring a mid-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, optimizing both reliability and ease of operation.
Troy Industries AR-15 Ambidextrous Bolt Release is the fifth most added bolt catch on GunPartPicker so far in September 2026, behind the Phase 5 Version 2 Extended Bolt Release, 2.15" - EBRV2, with about 6% of all bolt catches added to builds. Up from #6 in July and August. Builds with this bolt catch are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (73%, then .223 Wylde 10%), split between mid-length (53%) and carbine-length (27%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (84%, then AR-10 13%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 7 of the 9 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $28.08 to $32.99 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $28.08 at BattleHawk Armory, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Troy Industries Ar-15 Ambidextrous Bolt Release
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 18 | $646.32 |
 | 23 | $2393.25 |
 | 26 | $4638.77 |
 | 20 | $2065.74 |
 | 23 | $1877.56 |
 | 24 | $2243.85 |
 | 21 | $1898.36 |
 | 23 | $1562.80 |
 | 25 | $2102.60 |
 | 13 | $883.89 |
 | 16 | $885.41 |
 | 24 | $1540.64 |
2 global ratings
Top reviews
Troy Industries ambi bolt release has fit and finish matching my Troy lower well. Right side paddle is sized for thumb activation. Steel construction is durable. Drops in any milspec lower with the standard catch spring.
troy ambi bolt release adds a paddle on the right side of the lower, thumbed by the index finger of a left hand grip naturally. installs without lower modification on most receivers. troy finish is consistent with their other parts
