Description
The Strike Industries SI Flip Switch is a lightweight, low-profile ambidextrous safety selector built for AR-platform rifles. It slots right in between Strike's basic Hex Selector and their larger go-fast Strike Switch, so you get real ergonomics and clean looks without a big lever hanging off the side of your receiver. The levers are CNC machined from aluminum and wear a blue anodized finish that makes it a favorite for color-matched builds.
What the SI Flip Switch Brings to Your Build
The whole point of the Flip Switch is a positive tactile feel in a compact footprint. The sculpted paddles give you confident engagement and disengagement even when your hands are wet or you're wearing gloves, and the trimmed-down profile means it stays out of the way of your gear, clothing, and support hand. Left and right handed folks both get a switch that works the way they need it to, whether you're on the range, running a match, or out hunting.
Running the Flip Switch Your Way
This one ships as a complete, fully ambidextrous selector, so you're not guessing whether your old shaft plays nice with new levers. The included 60/90 shaft lets you pick between a 60 degree or 90 degree throw depending on how you like your safety to feel. Want a single lever instead of true ambi? Toss on the included end cap and run just one side. It's a genuinely modular setup that lets you dial in the controls to match your hand and your shooting style.
Install and Feel of the SI Flip Switch
Swapping this in is a straightforward grip-off, detent-and-spring job that most builders knock out at the bench in a few minutes. A lot of folks note the switch feels a touch stiff right out of the box, then smooths out nicely after a couple hundred manipulations as everything breaks in. That firmer detent is a plus for anyone who wants a safety you have to be deliberate about, which is a nice bit of peace of mind on a rifle that gets passed between shooters. Worth knowing up front: it isn't compatible with Hiperfire triggers.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Strike Industries
- Model: Flip Switch
- Manufacturer Part Number: ARSSFLIPBL
- UPC: 708747546392
- Product Type: Safety Selector
- Operation: Ambidextrous
- Actuation Style: Thumb
- Throw Options: 60 or 90 Degree
- Material: CNC Machined Aluminum
- Finish: Blue Anodized
- Weight: 1.5 oz
- Platform: AR-15 / AR-10
What’s Included
- 1x Right Side Flip Switch
- 1x Left Side Flip Switch
- 1x 60/90 Shaft
- 1x End Cap
- 2x Shaft Screws
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SI Flip Switch fit both AR-15 and AR-10 lowers?
Yes, the Flip Switch is built for standard AR-platform lowers and works with AR-15 and AR-10 receivers that use a mil-spec safety selector setup. It replaces your factory safety using the same detent and spring in your grip. One thing to flag is that it isn't compatible with Hiperfire triggers, so keep that in mind if that's what you're running.
Can I run the Flip Switch on just one side instead of ambidextrous?
Absolutely. The kit comes with both a left and right lever plus an end cap, so you can set it up as a true ambi selector or install a single lever with the cap on the opposite side. That flexibility lets you tailor the controls to your hand and how you shoot.
How do I choose between the 60 and 90 degree throw?
The included 60/90 shaft is reversible, so you pick your throw during install. A 90 degree throw is the traditional feel most people know, while the shorter 60 degree throw lets you flip from safe to fire faster without shifting your grip. Try both and go with whatever feels more natural to your thumb.
Is the SI Flip Switch stiff to operate at first?
A firm detent is normal on a fresh Flip Switch, and it typically loosens up and smooths out after a couple hundred cycles of working it back and forth. Many owners actually like the deliberate feel since it makes the safety harder to accidentally bump. If you want it broken in faster, just spend some time flipping it while you relax at home.





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