AR 15/M-16 Mag Release

**Matchguy** · 07-15-2009, 05:47 PM

Can one of you sharpies out there tell a well-meaning, mostly-harmless olphart what existing training doctrine says about the best way to access and depress the stock, factory mag release on an AR if you're right handed? My hands are so arthritic I'm having all kinds of trouble getting to it without looking at it. Thanks.

Jer

**BrandonTN** · 07-15-2009, 05:54 PM

I found it easiest for me to use my middle finger to depress the mag release. I think they also make some larger buttons which make locating the release easier w/o laying eyes on it.

**TPS -TNRobocop** · 07-16-2009, 04:03 AM

Alot of time when I am shooting, especially rapid fire, I wrap my left hand around the magwell instead of the handguard and can reach it with the middle finger of my left hand.

But I usually use my right hand middle finger, but that is without any arthritis problems.

Hope this helps.

**Matchguy** · 07-17-2009, 07:55 AM

You bet it does. Thanks, guys. MG

07-15-2009, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matchguy TGO Member Joined: Jan 2009 Where: Tri-Cities Posts: 214	AR 15/M-16 Mag Release Can one of you sharpies out there tell a well-meaning, mostly-harmless olphart what existing training doctrine says about the best way to access and depress the stock, factory mag release on an AR if you're right handed? My hands are so arthritic I'm having all kinds of trouble getting to it without looking at it. Thanks. Jer __________________ *An unintended shot has a great deal in common with a midair collision.*

07-15-2009, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrandonTN TGO Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008 Where: Chattanooga Age: 26 Posts: 654	I found it easiest for me to use my middle finger to depress the mag release. I think they also make some larger buttons which make locating the release easier w/o laying eyes on it. __________________

07-16-2009, 04:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
TPS -TNRobocop TGO Member Supporting Vendor Joined: Jan 2008 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 39 Posts: 342	Alot of time when I am shooting, especially rapid fire, I wrap my left hand around the magwell instead of the handguard and can reach it with the middle finger of my left hand. But I usually use my right hand middle finger, but that is without any arthritis problems. Hope this helps. __________________ 01 FFL / NFA SOT Dealer TNPOST Handgun, Shotgun, & Patrol Rifle Instructor WWW.TennesseePoliceSupply.Com

07-17-2009, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Matchguy TGO Member Joined: Jan 2009 Where: Tri-Cities Posts: 214	You bet it does. Thanks, guys. MG __________________ *An unintended shot has a great deal in common with a midair collision.*

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