So the only thing i could find was one that a guy on falfiles sold. And his supplies are gone. What is up with that? The mag release works but dam it could be alot better. Then i looked for a bolt release and guess thats to AR like. Any helpful input form u fal guys besides just use it how it came.

How many do you need?
They aren't cheap.

You need a Holland mag catch or an L1A1 catch, spring and screw.
I don't know of anyone selling Holland catches, but you should be able to find the L1A1 setup.
Mark Graham of Arizona Response Systems lists a v. nice Holland-type catch on his website, but out of stock. SloCat on FALfiles was making some Holland-type catches, and Hebrew Battle Rifle welded up a big ol' ambidextrous paddle somewhat similar to the extended AK mag catches you see.

I tried the Holland catch years ago and didn't like it. The paddle is definitely bigger, but the reach to push it is still the same, and I have short fingers. The L1A1 catch allows you to use your thumb or left hand to change mags. The only caveat is that a big foot BHO might interfere, but nothing a little Dremel work can't cure.

The magazine release on FALs do somewhat suck IMHO being new to the platform.

I also somewhat looked for an extended latch but couldn't find anything readily or easily available.

After sitting down and looking at the design to try and find the best way to change mags I came up with this.

What I do is when I hit bolt hold open. I grab a spare mag. I bring the fresh mag up, hit the catch with my support thumb, I now can either hit the mag out with my left forearm or the magazine at this point.

I think its "fast" enough. However it will never touch how fast I can reload a AR.

There are a few reloads in this video I shot the other day for reference.

I am a complete novice to the FAL design, so if someone else can show me a better way to do it on a standard mag latch Im all ears



ETA the L1A1 latch would make life a lot simpler after looking at one. Ill keep this in mind

I just press the release with my trigger finger.  I then grab the old magazine (if it hasn't dropped out on its own) and insert the new one with the same hand, or I just use the new one to push the old one out and put the new one in if I have to be especially fast, and then slap the charging handle back.  Easy and can be done very quickly using the latter method.  I actually like the action of pushing forward better than pushing to the side (like on an AR).  Even better if you have an Israeli release, as unlike the Dutch or FSE type releases, it extends the release rearwards towards your trigger finger.

Check ernst armory. They have a couple of different styles.

I put L1A1 mag releases on all my Fals, much more practical and drop in fit, if you get a used one you may want to Cerama-coat or Gunkote it.

I modified one to suit me.

It's not ambi, but worked for me

I turned, and you can't see the edge, but it's knurled

Milled a flat to match the lever and tig welded them together