Ambi-Catch™ for M16, M4, AR-15 and Colt® 9mm Carbine

This was and still is the most elegant, simple, and functional product to come along for the standard M16 lower for "Commercial Off the Shelf" (COTS) improvements for the left-handed (so in certain parts of the Corps the "affliction/sickness/southpaw"). God bless the Corps for allowing commanders the opportunity to authorize this simple improvement for the small percentage of lefties.

I installed the Norgon Ambi-Catch as part of a WWSD build for a customer, and loved it so much (I'm a left-handed shooter) that I bought one for myself on my new AR-15 build and will be sure to include one in every build that I make personally, and highly recommend it to any left-handed shooter, customer or friend.

Pricey but quality costs. Form, fit and function is excellent. Installed on a BRN-180S in 300BLK. Zero issues with install especially with the Install tool. While the tool is not totally necessary, it's cheap prevention against scuffing up your lower. Weapon also has the Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch and the Ambi-Catch plays well with it as advertised. The fact that it's an authorized upgrade seals the deal. Will definitely purchase again.

For starters, I am just a random non-tactical dude that likes to shoot cool guns and happens to be lucky enough to be a left handed rifle shooter. In my quest to set up an AR rig that is a balance of ambidextrous but not have a bunch of weird crap on it, I have decided to put an Ambi mag release on my rifle(s). I looked at the Norgon Ambi Catch first, but thought the price was a bit steep. After I did some looking around, I found the Botach version of the Ambi Catch. It said made in the USA and looked just like the original Ambi Catch, so I purchased a few of them. After I received them I installed one on my go to Aero Precision AR. I inserted the magazine and went to release it by using the Botach Ambi mag release and nothing happened, I mean nothing. I couldn't press the button in and the magazine was stuck up in the AR like it was a part of the rifle. I ended up gently beating the shit out of it with a plastic tip hammer before it gave up and released the magazine. I tried the same Botach Ambi on my other AP lower and no surprise, the same thing happened. I even tried the other Botach Ambi that I ordered just to be sure it wasn't just a fluke, same results. Suddenly, all the reviews that I did on the Ambi Catch's started running through my head and there was one common theme, the Norgon Ambi was hands down the only one that I saw worked every time. I contacted Norgon and to my surprise I received a lengthy personal email. I ordered 5 Norgon Ambi's and returned the Botach knock offs. After receiving them I installed them in half the time because the Norgon one's came with a real cool and simple installation tool. The Norgon Ambi-Catch worked flawlessly. Every one of them worked as if they were machined for my Aero Precision AR's. It's ironic because every piece of my AR consists high quality, well known, name brand equipment. The final piece that I decided to cheap on was an epic failure. My lengthy review does have a point. That is, you get what you pay for. Even though a tiny piece on the AR is expensive, it is just as important to be well made as the next piece. If not, it can shut down your whole operation and render your AR as functional as a baseball bat. Doug

Just ordered my third one from you guys. They are on every rifle I own, build, and will build in the future. The knock offs are no comparison, and the fit is perfect on my Noveske receivers. Awesome product!

Not sure what there is to review that hasn't already been covered elsewhere. BLUF - They work as advertised without extra protrusions to snag on gear or accidentally release the magazines. Having a military background and knowing something about some of the units using them, buying the Ambi-Catch for personal use was a no-brainer. The best part was discovering the direct purchase option. The first two from reputable retailers were more expensive and took forever to ship. I've got four now and will continue purchasing direct as I gradually upgrade the rest of my collection.

I love this Ambi-Catch and have many of them installed in my builds. I only use the Norgon as it works, looks great, fits, easy to install, and does the job very well! Well worth the money, as I once bought a cheap knock-off...it was JUNK!

I am ambidextrous so when I build an M4 or other AR-15 type rifle, I build them to be as ambidextrous as practical. I have tried every ambidextrous magazine catch available and I like the Norgon Ambi-Catch the best. My only criticism for the Ambi-Catch is, when wearing gloves, the Ambi-Catch can make it difficult to use the bolt catch to lock the bolt open. Releasing the bolt is no problem. I am currently trying a Seekins Precision Enhanced Bolt Catch with an extended tab to make it easier to lock the bolt open with a gloved hand. Strike industries Enhanced Bolt Catch and the Geissele Maritime Bolt Catch are other possible solutions.

Being left handed can be tough sometimes but the Norgon Ambi-Catch is a blessing for super fast reloads better easier utilization of the weapon controls. The Norgon catch allows me to quickly drop a magazine with my trigger finger and the spring tension is just right to prevent an accidental magazine release. The Norgon catch also works great in the S&W M&P 15-22 polymer lower.

Love this product. Gives full control of my weapon, even being a lefty. Will buy again, for my 308.

I thought about saving money with a cheaper version, but decided to go with the original and I’m glad I did, especially after reading the mixed reviews of the other versions. This is running perfect on my Aero Precision M4E1 lower. Couldn’t be happier.

In the past I bought a cheaper alternative, at a glance it looked identical, but it was very unreliable and often mags would just fall out while using it... But not the Norgon, it is worth the extra $ because IT WORKS. No failures and I now have 4 of my ARs outfitted with them. 1 of them being an AR-10 (.308) variant with their 'heavy' catch. Mags lock in tight, they don't fumble out, even if I try to make them by pressing the mag around at odd angles. This catch just plain holds tight, until you press the release on either side.

As a U.S. Marine, we love acronyms - especially K.I.S.S.: Keep It Simple, Stupid. The Norgon Ambi-catch is K.I.S.S. exemplified, as it is without a doubt THE BEST ambidextrous magazine release setup on the market today. It is extremely well designed and made, with an OE mil-spec look and feel, while having very few parts to operate properly. It's definitely "Marine Proof" and I will be adding one to every AR-15 rifle I own!

I've purchased two of the Norgon Ambi-Catch. High quality and easy to install. Fits pefectly in the Silencerco SCO15 lower. Great customer service and super fast shipping.

Could not be happier. One of the easier to install upgrades I have done for my AR but, as a lefty-hander, one of the most beneficial. Kudos to your design and engineering team. It looks, and feels, like an original component and does not interfere with my extended bolt release lever. Installation was actually too easy. The follow on function check confirmed this as a perfect, must have, addition to any AR whether it be for southpaws or just to have that pass around ambi rifle for the family. Thank you for such a quality product.