Strike Industries AR Forward Assist Hex Black Anodized | AR-15/M16

Description

The forward assist is one of those parts you don't think about until your bolt won't seat all the way, and that's exactly when you want a good one. Strike Industries built this hex version to be a real upgrade over the plain mil-spec button most uppers ship with, adding a textured face that gives you a solid, positive push when you need it. It's made from high-strength 4140 carbon steel and heat treated, so it holds up to the pounding a forward assist takes over the life of a rifle.

What Sets the Hex Forward Assist Apart

The standout here is that hex-pattern face. That texturing gives your thumb something to grab, which makes a bigger difference than you'd expect when you're running gloves or working in cold, wet conditions. Compared to a smooth stock button, it's easier to seat the bolt with a firm, deliberate press instead of fumbling for the right spot. The look is clean and a little aggressive without being loud about it.

Installing the Strike Industries Forward Assist

This ships as a complete assembly with the pawl already installed, plus the spring and roll pin you need to get it in. It's a mil-spec fit, so it drops into standard AR-15 and M16 uppers as well as AR-10 DPMS-pattern receivers. If you're swapping out a worn or broken assist or just want a nicer feeling part on a fresh build, the job is straightforward with a punch and a small hammer.

The black anodized finish keeps corrosion at bay and gives it a subdued look that blends in with just about any upper. At right around an ounce, it won't change how your rifle balances. For a part that costs so little and takes minutes to install, it's an easy way to make a rifle feel a step above bone-stock.