Strike Industries AR Forward Assist – Gold Anodized Steel

Description

The forward assist is one of those parts most folks never think about until they need it, and Strike Industries decided it might as well look good while doing its job. This gold anodized assembly is a straight mil-spec replacement or upgrade for the AR-15 and M16, cut from high strength 4140 carbon steel and heat treated so it holds up to real range time. The gold coat gives your upper a distinctive pop while the internals stay true to spec, so nothing about how your rifle runs changes.

What the forward assist does is simple but worth knowing. When pressed, it engages the serrations on the side of the bolt carrier group and gives you a manual way to fully seat the bolt into the chamber. That comes in handy when dirt, debris, or a stubborn round keeps the bolt from locking up all the way, letting you clear the hangup instead of dealing with a failure to fire.

What Sets This Strike Industries Forward Assist Apart

Beyond the gold finish, the hex-head design is the eye-catcher here. It breaks up the look of a standard round button and gives you a bit of texture to press against. The pawl comes already installed and the assembly is built to the same dimensions as a factory unit, so it drops into any mil-spec upper receiver without fuss or fitment headaches.

Getting the Gold Forward Assist Installed

This one ships as a complete package with the spring and roll pin, so you have what you need in the box. Installation is a common bench job: start the roll pin in the receiver, hold the plunger against spring tension, then drive the pin flush with a 3/32-inch roll pin punch. A punch set and a bench block make the whole thing go a lot smoother, and once it's pinned in you give it a quick function check to confirm the button springs back cleanly. It's a great way to add a little personality to a build or swap out a worn part while you're in there.