Abstract: An automatic magazine ejection system is disclosed. The automatic magazine ejection system comprises a modified bolt catch, a release switch, and a pivotable magazine catch. The modified bolt catch pivots from a first position to a second position. When in the second position the bottom of an external part of the modified bolt catch moves toward the firearm. The release switch is connected to the modified bolt catch. The bottom of the release switch engages the end of the pivotable magazine catch to pivot the end of the magazine catch out of the magazine well and permit the automatic removal of the magazine. If the release switch is slid to an “off” position then the bottom of the release switch does not engage the pivotable magazine catch when it moves and the magazine is not removed from the magazine well.

Abstract: A follower for a firearm magazine comprising a top side shaped to support a cartridge and a lateral protrusion extending from the follower is disclosed. The lateral protrusion is disposed in an aperture in a wall of a magazine when the follower is disposed at a top position in the magazine. The follower may further comprise a front side disposed in a firing direction and connected to a front portion of top side and a rear side disposed in a rear direction and connected to a rear portion of the top side. The follower may have an elongated arm having a first end connected to the lateral protrusion and a second end connected to a portion of the follower. When the follower reaches the top of the magazine, the lateral protrusion pushes the magazine catch from the magazine and the magazine ejects from the lower receiver.

Abstract: A follower insert system for a follower in a firearm magazine is disclosed. The follower insert system comprises an insert block having a front side, a rear side, a top side, and two lateral sides facing in opposite directions, wherein at least one of said two lateral sides has a recess; a spring disposed in said recess of said insert block; and a lateral pin disposed adjacent to said spring. The follower insert system may further comprise a cover disposed on a lateral side of said insert block, wherein said cover has an aperture disposed in alignment with said recess of said insert block, wherein said lateral pin is disposed through said aperture of said cover. When the follower reaches the top portion of a magazine, the lateral pin engages the magazine release and the magazine is automatically ejected.

Abstract: A follower insert system for a follower in a firearm magazine is disclosed. The follower insert system comprises an insert block having a front side, a rear side, a top side, and two lateral sides facing in opposite directions, wherein at least one of said two lateral sides has a recess; a spring disposed in said recess of said insert block; and a lateral pin disposed adjacent to said spring. The follower insert system may further comprise a cover disposed on a lateral side of said insert block, wherein said cover has an aperture disposed in alignment with said recess of said insert block, wherein said lateral pin is disposed through said aperture of said cover. When the follower reaches the top portion of a magazine, the lateral pin engages the magazine release and the magazine is automatically ejected.

Abstract: A follower for a firearm magazine comprising a top side shaped to support a cartridge and a lateral protrusion extending from the follower is disclosed. The lateral protrusion is disposed in an aperture in a wall of a magazine when the follower is disposed at a top position in the magazine. The follower may further comprise a front side disposed in a firing direction and connected to a front portion of top side and a rear side disposed in a rear direction and connected to a rear portion of the top side. The follower may have an elongated arm having a first end connected to the lateral protrusion and a second end connected to a portion of the follower. When the follower reaches the top of the magazine, the lateral protrusion pushes the magazine catch from the magazine and the magazine ejects from the lower receiver.