Extended Magazine Release for Ruger Mk I and II

This magazine release makes my Ruger Mark 1 enjoyable to shoot for long sessions. It allows me to change magazines easily.

It required some fitting in my MK I but after a little sanding it works great. Much better than the original and with a dremel the work would have gone much faster.

I wish I found this magazine release 25 years ago. The only issue I every had with my Ruger Mark I & II was the magazine release, especially since I am left handed, this new release makes it easier changing out magazines. My wife was so happy wit it she wanted one too! I strongly recommend this kit!

I bought this part for a 1968 Ruger Standard Automatic. Likely, the part was made to fit pistols 1971 and older. The hole for the pin did not line up. I ground the extended release lever’s back side down until the holes line up and the pin could slide through. The total fitting was about 1.5 hours, mostly slow grinding and testing the alignment. It works great (now), the magazine drops out quick. No more struggling with magazine ejection. I have mixed feelings about this product, so, I am going with a 3.

easy and affordable

The target grips on my Mk1 make an extended mag release necessary. The release lever required a bit of filing to fit, but works great once fitted.

OK, first of all - it don't fit out of the box, you need to file some material down to fit (maybe 30 min of your time) but after all and done it does look great to the gun. and it's worth it, better function than the original one. o yea, it does stick out a little if you don't mind that, but still look cool.

Makes it easier to do a quick magazine change when shooting a speed steel match. Easy to install and in fact changing the part took less time than putting the grip panels back on. If you have problems manipulating the small mag release on the MK II this will be a big improvement.

I have installed this release on my MKI and MKII. They work great.

This thing made my new-to-me Mk1 much, much easier to use. I really enjoy how it feels and how easy it now is to remove the magazine. Only comment is that I wish it came with instructions -- took a bit of time to make sure I was pushing it into place the right way against the inner spring inside the grip. I found a good tutorial online that made it a snap; inserting a simple fold of paper instructions with this would make it just that much easier. That said -- it does its job well and I really enjoy using it.

Extended mag release for the ruger mark II was a piece of cake to install. It works great.

I installed some after market grips on my Ruger MK II target pistol and it exacerbated an already known problem with the magazine release. Along with just being rough on the thumb before the grip addition, the factory magazine release contains a spring that has a tendency to slip off the factory release and bind between the release and the frame of the pistol making the already unpleasant action of releasing a magazine that much more difficult. The new grips also made getting to the release more difficult as well. This aftermarket extended release is one of several versions available in the market that really makes a difference with these Ruger pistols! After installing this new extended release, it solved the problem with the binding spring AND made the action of releasing the magazine soooo much more easy and pleasant with the new grips! Solved both problems and is well worth the money! Highly recommended!

I installed the Mk I extended magazine release on my MK I A100 frame pistol and it was a 5 minute perfect drop in part. It works perfectly with no modification. I'll never be able to go back to one of the old factory catches after using this one, it is so much easier I may even use it in competitions that require a reload now. I saw the other review that mentions it not working in an older A100 frame but it worked perfectly in my A100 frame but it was made about 1981.

I ordered this extended magazine release for a mark 1 pistol. However it does not fit seamlessly into the mark 1. If you purchase it plan on having to file it down and work on it just to use it on the mark 1. It may fit perfect for mark 2 pistols but didn't work for me on mark 1. - EABCO Note: Majestic Arms has recently discovered that Pre-1961 A100 pistols do NOT fit this Mk I extended mag release. If you have a pre-1961 pistol, it will have A100 printed under the left grip panel. We have revised our description to note this incompatibility.

Easy installation. Makes for an easy to reach magazine release lever. Soooo much faster than the factory release.

I own a Mark I that I use for steel competitions and plinking. It has been passed down to me and I shot about 500-800 a week if I am able to. The European style magazine release has always been a pain. Thankfully, the Majestic Arms extended mag release has been a life and finger saver to say the least. Times have been cut down in reloading and I have fallen even more in love with the MK1.

Best Ever!!!!!!!!!!

Works great, easy to install.

This is a great device but I had to have a friend put it in as my hands are arthritic.

have owned my Ruger Mark one for over thirty years, have always had trouble with the factory release. wish I had bought one sooner.

This extension makes it easier to drop the mag without losing your grip. It is also easy to install.

makes mag changes so much easier. installs easy and looks good

Took a little final fitting with a file and now works like a charm.

First of all, it functions perfectly. However, when they call it extended they aren't kidding. It really sticks out--about twice as far as it needs to. The problem is in holstering your gun, especially with a leather holster. As you do so you can accidentally engage the magazine release. Then there is a possibility of losing the magazine in brush or while seated, or at least having it fall out of the gun when you draw it. A nylon holster gives a little more and the potential problem is not as great, but still there nonetheless.