Description
The Strike Industries Strike Switch is one of those small upgrades that changes how a rifle feels the moment you pick it up. Built for the AR platform, it ditches the stock lever for a set of ergonomic toggle-action levers designed around real hand movement, so you can push to safe or drop to fire without shifting your grip. The extended lever arm gives your thumb a natural place to rest and works as an index point whether the selector is up or down. In Flat Dark Earth, it pairs nicely with FDE and multicam builds without shouting for attention.
Dialing In Your Strike Switch Throw
What makes this one stand out is how much you can tailor it. The included 60/90 shaft lets you run either a short 60 degree throw for faster manipulations or a traditional 90 degree throw if that is what your muscle memory prefers. You can set it up fully ambidextrous, or run a single lever on the left or right with the included end cap capping off the other side. That flexibility means one part covers just about any preference or shooting style.
What Goes Into the Strike Switch
Strike Industries kept the materials honest where it counts. The levers are machined from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum to keep weight down, while the safety shaft is cut from high-strength steel so the working guts hold up to a lifetime of thumb flicks. It is a drop-in swap for standard AR-15 lowers and installs with basic tools in a few minutes.
A quick heads up on fitment before you order: this selector is built for standard AR-15 lowers. It will not fit .308 pattern lowers with a shelf like DPMS and Bushmaster, the ATI Omni Hybrid, Seekins Precision SP 223 Gen 2, or F-1 Firearms receivers without modification. If you are running a standard AR, you are good to go.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Strike Industries
- Model: Strike Switch
- Manufacturer Part Number: SI-AR-S-SS-FDE
- UPC: 708747545715
- Product Type: Ambidextrous Safety Selector
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth
- Lever Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
- Shaft Material: High-Strength Steel
- Throw Options: 60 or 90 Degree
- Configuration: Ambidextrous, Left-Hand, or Right-Hand
- Fitment: Standard AR-15 Lower Receivers
- Installation: Drop-In
What’s Included
- 1x Right Side Strike Switch lever
- 1x Left Side Strike Switch lever
- 1x 60/90 shaft
- 1x End cap
- 2x Shaft screws
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run the Strike Switch as a single-sided safety instead of ambidextrous?
Yes. The kit includes an end cap so you can run a single lever on either the left or right side and cap off the opposite side. That makes it easy to set up as a left-hand only, right-hand only, or fully ambidextrous selector based on how you shoot.
What is the difference between the 60 and 90 degree throw on this selector?
The included 60/90 shaft lets you choose your rotation. A 90 degree throw is the traditional AR movement most people learn on, while the 60 degree short throw shortens the distance your thumb travels between safe and fire for quicker manipulations. You pick whichever one suits your grip and muscle memory during install.
Will the Strike Switch fit my rifle?
It is designed for standard AR-15 lower receivers and drops right in. It will not fit .308 pattern lowers with a shelf such as DPMS and Bushmaster, the ATI Omni Hybrid, Seekins Precision SP 223 Gen 2, or F-1 Firearms receivers without modification. If you are running a standard AR-15 lower, it is a straightforward swap.
Is the Strike Switch hard to install?
Not at all. It is a drop-in replacement for your factory safety selector and goes in with basic hand tools in a few minutes. If it is your first time swapping a safety, a quick video walkthrough makes the process painless.




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