button is a touch oversize for thumb access. install was fiddly only because the mag catch came pre staked and i had to back the catch screw out a few extra turns to thread the new button on. works fine once seated


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TruCalibre
Overview
The TruCalibre Enhanced AR-15 Magazine Release Button with Mag Catch is designed to provide improved functionality for quick and efficient magazine changes. The nitride finish enhances durability while the black color offers a sleek, tactical appearance. This magazine release is often found in builds featuring a mid-length gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a solid choice for those looking to optimize their AR-15 performance.
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Builders on GunPartPicker first added the TruCalibre Enhanced AR-15 Magazine Release Button With Mag Catch to a build in July 2026. Builds with this magazine release are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (73%, then .223 Wylde 13%), split between mid-length (54%) and rifle-length (21%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (89%, then AR-10 9%).
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Builds in the community that include the TruCalibre Enhanced Ar-15 Magazine Release Button With Mag Catch
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 27 | $2297.00 |
![]() | 20 | $1157.49 |
![]() | 21 | $1527.05 |
![]() | 20 | $996.82 |
![]() | 22 | $1362.60 |
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button is a touch oversize for thumb access. install was fiddly only because the mag catch came pre staked and i had to back the catch screw out a few extra turns to thread the new button on. works fine once seated
TruCalibre enhanced mag release button comes with the matching catch which is convenient. Drops in cleanly. Anodize matches mil-spec parts. Button extends just enough to drop a mag with the trigger finger without accidental presses during recoil.