A self-loading pistol comprising a magazine shaft which can receive a magazine; a retainer which can hold the magazine releasably in the magazine shaft; and a magazine release which can cause the retainer to release the magazine. The magazine release can be operated from both sides of the self-loading pistol and comprises two release buttons which are arranged on different sides of the self-loading pistol. The magazine release further comprises two release levers which are disposed on different sides of the self-loading pistol. The magazine can be released by actuating either release button and/or by actuating either release lever.