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Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch
$48.09 $29.59 Save 38%
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Most Helpful Positive Review Maritime Bolt Catch
I bought this because I’m lefty and I thought it’d help me and I was right. Shoot, reload, shoot time was sped up quite a bit for the previous method I was using. Definitely would recommend to again and will definitely be buying again if I decide to build another ar.
Most Helpful Negative Review Good in theory
I really wanted to like it, but it doesn't do what I wanted. The part of the paddle that protrudes rearward is useless. When you try to push it, especially with an empty mag, it binds up. Not just a little, you can push at the most rearward portion of the bolt catch to the point of thinking the ...
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big and grippy

by babo7tee, Verified Owner from AR, United States Written on December 3, 2025
I’m no operator but this thing will definitely speed up bolt manipulation
Would recommend: Yes
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if it says Geissele its top quality

by steven, from NC, United States Written on November 21, 2025
Just like all of their parts the are precision machined and look great and function great. If you want reliability make sure you have a G on all your parts
Would recommend: Yes
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Lovely feel

by AnthonyR, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on October 12, 2025
This is a VERY CONVENIENT ITEM, I simply LOVE IT! I have big hand and got them for my two ARs.
Would recommend: Yes
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Awesome size

by AnthonyR, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on September 21, 2025
I love this bolt release, which is very accessible. I ordered another one
Would recommend: Yes
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Improved Bot Catch

by Maj, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on September 16, 2025
The Geissele Maritime Bolt catch is what the AR15/M16 should have had in the beginning. The small button of the original bolt catch is inadequate. Just push the original pin partway out left to right. Remove the catch, clean and lube the spring and button. Place the new catch in place and using the punch push the original pin back in place. No need to use the new pin provided.
Pros:
  • Easy to install
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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easy upgrade

by Spent Brass Goblin, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on August 30, 2025
Very easy to use with heavy gloves. Only issue is the larger bolt hold open pad interferes with many ambi mag release.
Pros:
  • High quality
Cons:
  • Issues with many ambi mag relesase
Best Used for:
  • Any AR build or customizatioon
Would recommend: Yes
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Found what i was look for

by Isaiah Lyles, Verified Owner from DC, United States Written on July 29, 2025
I was looking for a more pronounced bolt release and not a bad lever. I eventually came across this. Had to try it. In the end I like it a lot.
Would recommend: Yes
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Love the way it looks and feels

by Noah, Verified Owner from MO, United States Written on July 24, 2025
I installed this at the same time I replaced the mil-spec trigger on my DDM4, so no issues installing. Even though I had some trouble fully seating the pin, I eventually got it and the new catch looks and functions great. Improves on mil-spec in size and texture, and I like that I can get a cleaner "slap" on reload.
Pros:
  • Texture
  • Look
  • feel
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • AR-15
Would recommend: Yes
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Best mag cach out there

by Bobby, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on June 1, 2025
Great mag catch it’s been my go to for the past 2 builds
Pros:
  • Big
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Any build
Would recommend: Yes
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Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch

by Al, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on May 17, 2025
It’s a little larger than I expected but it’s still way better than the original version.
Pros:
  • Easier to use than factory release
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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