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The forward assist is that spring-loaded button on the right side of your AR-15 upper, and it's there to nudge the bolt carrier the rest of the way into battery when a little friction or fouling gets in the way. This LBE Unlimited assembly is the complete package for putting one into a stripped upper or swapping out a worn unit. You get the forward assist itself, the return spring, and the roll pin that locks it all in place, all machined from steel and made in the USA.
Rather than hunting down the plunger, spring, and pin separately, this kit bundles the three pieces you need. That matters most on a fresh build where you're starting with a bare upper, since a lot of stripped receivers don't ship with the forward assist installed. Slide the spring over the pawl, seat the assembly in its housing, and drive the roll pin home while holding the plunger against spring tension. A quick function check afterward should show it pressing in smoothly and springing right back.
Steel construction means this piece is built to take the repeated whacks and spring cycling that a forward assist sees over the life of a rifle. It's a straightforward fit for standard mil-spec AR-15 uppers that have the forward assist slot, whether you're finishing a new upper, running maintenance on a duty or range gun, or bringing an older build back to spec.
If your upper has the slot cut for a forward assist, filling it is the smart move. An open housing lets grit and debris work their way toward the action, and a working assist gives you that manual option to seat the bolt when you want quiet, deliberate loading instead of slamming the bolt release. For the money, it's a simple part that keeps your rifle running the way it was meant to.
The kit includes the forward assist, the return spring, and the roll pin that secures it to the upper. That's everything you need to install it into a receiver with an open forward assist slot. You won't have to source the small parts separately.
It's a quick job with the right tools. Slide the spring over the pawl, seat the assembly in its housing, then drive the roll pin in with a 3/32-inch roll pin punch while holding the plunger against spring tension. Finish with a function check to make sure it presses in and springs back cleanly.
It's designed for standard mil-spec AR-15 uppers that have the forward assist slot cut into them. If your upper is a stripped or standard receiver with that housing, this drops right in. Slick-side uppers without the slot won't use one.
It's a matter of preference, but if your upper already has the slot, filling it is the practical call. An open housing can let dust and debris toward the action, and a working assist gives you a manual way to seat the bolt for quiet, controlled loading. Plenty of shooters run without one, but there's no downside to keeping yours functional.
| UPC | 765857617404 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARFAA |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Forward Assist |
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