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The forward assist is one of those small parts most folks never think about until they're staring at a bare stripped upper wondering what goes where. Strike Industries built this one for the crowd that shaves ounces wherever they can while still keeping every function on the rifle. The plunger body is machined from lightweight aluminum, so it drops mass compared to a standard steel unit, and the whole assembly tips the scale at right around 0.2 oz.
The part that does the actual work is the pawl, and Strike didn't cut corners there. It's made from tool steel to grab the serrations on your bolt carrier with authority and hold up over a long service life. That combination of an aluminum body with a steel pawl is the sweet spot: you get the weight savings up front without giving up the positive, reliable engagement you want when you're nudging a stubborn bolt into battery. The red anodized finish also adds a bit of corrosion resistance on top of the color.
This assembly is built for Mil-Spec AR-15 uppers and DPMS-pattern AR-10 receivers, so it covers most standard 223, 5.56, and 308 builds. It ships pre-assembled with the pawl and spring already installed, which takes a fussy step off your plate. You'll still need to seat it in the receiver and drive the spring pin, and a punch plus a padded surface makes that a five-minute job.
Beyond the function, the red really is the draw here. Drop it into a black receiver and you get a clean accent that ties into other red anodized touches like a mag release, takedown pins, or a charging handle latch. Keep in mind that anodizing can shift slightly in shade from batch to batch, so if you're matching multiple parts it's smart to buy them together. For a new build or a refresh on an existing rifle, it's an easy way to add a little personality while keeping the assist working like it should.
Yes, it's built for Mil-Spec AR-15 upper receivers and DPMS-pattern AR-10 uppers, which covers most standard builds. Note that some billet receivers run wider or thicker than a forged Mil-Spec upper in the area near the safety, so double-check fit if you're running a billet upper. For the vast majority of forged uppers, it drops right in.
It ships with the pawl and spring already installed, so the internal assembly work is done for you. You just seat it in the receiver and drive the included spring pin to lock it in place. A punch and a padded surface make the install quick and painless.
The part that grabs your bolt carrier, the pawl, is made from tool steel, so the actual engagement is just as solid as a traditional assist. The aluminum is used only for the plunger body to shave weight, not for the working contact point. That design gives you the lighter build without giving up dependable function.
It should pair nicely with other red anodized accents, but anodizing can vary slightly in shade from one production batch to the next. If you're aiming for a perfect match across several parts, buying them at the same time gives you the best shot at consistent color. Against a black receiver, the red reads as a clean, sharp accent either way.
| UPC | 708747545111 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARSFARED |
| Color | RED |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Forward Assist Kit |
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