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Aj's Review of UTG Pro AR15 Ambidextrous Extended Magazine Release
The right-side pad is perfect; it has the surface area and shape that fits in the recess of MILL SPEC lowers.
For example, I have DSI and Stag arms lowers where this right-side pad surface area and shape fill the recessed area but has plenty of clearance on all sides so it doesn't rub on anything. More surface area = easier to operate with only a trigger finger.
Some will say that could be bad because that surface area makes for "accidentally" pressing and dropping the mag. This "would" be true IF it protruded (out from the side of the receiver.) But since it is inside that recessed area of the receiver the surface of the pad sits flush with the receiver side. Flush = no accidental mag drops.
And now the "bad" or what they need to fix... The pad on the left side sticks out way too far.
At least 1/8 of an inch too tall. Why... The current height of this mag release pad makes it almost impossible to get in and press the tiny nub on a MILL SPEC bolt catch to keep the bolt held to the rear.
As a left-hand shooter, I run Geissele Maritime bolt catches because you don't need to shift your left-hand grip when operating the bolt release to keep the bolt to the rear. Your trigger finger can reach and operate the Maritime pad with ease. Unfortunately, with the height of the mag release pad being so much taller, it's almost a deal breaker with my grip needing to shift to get around the tall mag release pad. Even with the Maritime pad it's too tall. I could glue a strip on top of the Maritime pad, but then both pads would protrude too far from the side of the receiver.
The size and location of the mag release pad is good. To make it great, I would add 3/8 inch pad surface area to the rear to add more leverage to the pivot pin, thus decrease the effort required to operate with my leftie trigger finger. But don't come any closer to the bolt release pad as I need to shave the bottom of my Maritime to keep it from rubbing on the mag release.
For example, I have DSI and Stag arms lowers where this right-side pad surface area and shape fill the recessed area but has plenty of clearance on all sides so it doesn't rub on anything. More surface area = easier to operate with only a trigger finger.
Some will say that could be bad because that surface area makes for "accidentally" pressing and dropping the mag. This "would" be true IF it protruded (out from the side of the receiver.) But since it is inside that recessed area of the receiver the surface of the pad sits flush with the receiver side. Flush = no accidental mag drops.
And now the "bad" or what they need to fix... The pad on the left side sticks out way too far.
At least 1/8 of an inch too tall. Why... The current height of this mag release pad makes it almost impossible to get in and press the tiny nub on a MILL SPEC bolt catch to keep the bolt held to the rear.
As a left-hand shooter, I run Geissele Maritime bolt catches because you don't need to shift your left-hand grip when operating the bolt release to keep the bolt to the rear. Your trigger finger can reach and operate the Maritime pad with ease. Unfortunately, with the height of the mag release pad being so much taller, it's almost a deal breaker with my grip needing to shift to get around the tall mag release pad. Even with the Maritime pad it's too tall. I could glue a strip on top of the Maritime pad, but then both pads would protrude too far from the side of the receiver.
The size and location of the mag release pad is good. To make it great, I would add 3/8 inch pad surface area to the rear to add more leverage to the pivot pin, thus decrease the effort required to operate with my leftie trigger finger. But don't come any closer to the bolt release pad as I need to shave the bottom of my Maritime to keep it from rubbing on the mag release.
Pros:
- Right side pad is GREAT
Cons:
- Left side pad TOO TALL
Best Used for:
- Ambi Shooters
Would Recommend:
Yes