Ruger 10/22 replacement magazine release

In looking to replace the factory release on my 10/22 I see that they come in all types of materials, shapes and sizes. I'm looking for one that's fits like the factory one and works with long, short magazines under all conditions. Any recommendations?

I like the new extended factory releases. You might post in the classifieds or over on rimfirecentral.com and find some take offs. Uhhhh, that is assuming you have an older version without the extension.

I got mine from North Woods Outpost via eBay. I just made a quick search on eBay and don't see the one I got.....mine is stainless that I received in matte finish but polished to match the other high sheen, home polished parts on my 10/22. I have several OEM mags and a BX-25 with no issues.

Sorry about the thumbprint in the old pic and the dark photo.



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i believe mine is a rimfire technologies smooth release. are you looking for a particular style or color?

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Saw some wrap around the trigger guard models and shorter versions like the ones in the post replies. I didn't know if one worked better than another.

I have the newer model 10/22. Purchased from Dicks Sporting Goods last week.

They all fit the same, kinda a simple design. The differences are the style/look. Pick one that appeals to you in that way.

I was thinking the wrap around design might hang loose after awhile.

I would go with the http://www.brimstonegunsmithing.com/rimfire-technologies-pull-mag/ Rimfire Technologies Pull release


I had one installed on my 13 yr old daughter's 10/22 because she really did not like the push release ....
My buddy put one on his 10/22 that he uses for steel plate events and loves it as well...

eagleguy said:

I was thinking the wrap around design might hang loose after awhile.

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I have an KIDD http://www.coolguyguns.com/Ruger-magazine-lever-interchangeable_p_35.html style on my 10/22 for about a year now and have had no problems
The only way I could see the lever hanging loose after any time at all is if the return spring for the Magazine release would wear out... and that is a Ruger part and not part of the KIDD release....
I have the underlever style because it looks sooooooo coooool on my International and it works

eagleguy said:

I was thinking the wrap around design might hang loose after awhile.

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All designs utilize the exact same spring which is pretty sturdy. Not exactly a part that would be difficult to change should it ever be required. With this design having been used for long enough, I've yet to see or hear of any issues with them at all.

I sell and use the Christie and Christie extended mag release. I recently saw where PC is selling the same thing.

It's a 'pencil' style extension. I like it because it gives more room for your fingers to work the bolt hold open.