The Cross Armory CRG5MCBL Extended Magazine Catch transforms magazine release ergonomics for Glock Gen 4 and Gen 5 pistols. This blue anodized aluminum upgrade provides faster, more reliable magazine drops under stress while maintaining the factory reliability Glock owners expect.
What Makes This Different
Unlike oversized aftermarket releases that can snag or activate accidentally, the CRG5MCBL extends reach by precisely 0.080 inches - enough to improve access without compromising safety. The blue anodized aluminum construction resists corrosion better than factory polymer while adding minimal weight. Cross Armory engineers this component to factory tolerances, ensuring consistent engagement with OEM and aftermarket magazines.
Key Features
- Extended 0.080-inch profile improves magazine release access
- 6061-T6 aluminum construction with Type III hard anodizing
- Direct replacement for Glock Gen 4 and Gen 5 factory magazine catch
- Blue anodized finish provides corrosion resistance and distinctive appearance
- Maintains factory spring tension and engagement geometry
- Compatible with all OEM and most aftermarket Glock magazines
- Drop-in installation requires no permanent modifications
Competitive shooters and law enforcement professionals rely on consistent magazine changes during critical situations. The CRG5MCBL delivers reliable activation with shooting gloves while preventing accidental releases during holstering or movement. The hard anodized surface withstands thousands of activation cycles without wearing smooth, maintaining positive tactile feedback throughout the component's service life.
Technical Specs
- Material: 6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
- Finish: Blue anodized
- Extension: 0.080 inches beyond factory profile
- Weight: 0.15 ounces
- Compatibility: Glock Gen 4 and Gen 5 pistols (9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 ACP)
- Installation: Drop-in replacement, no gunsmithing required
- Country of Origin: United States
This magazine catch upgrade addresses a common ergonomic limitation without sacrificing the reliability that makes Glock pistols the choice of professionals worldwide. The precision manufacturing and proven materials ensure consistent performance across temperature extremes and high round counts.