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The forward assist is one of those parts most people never think twice about until they're staring at a stripped upper and need to fill that hole. Strike Industries took the humble button and gave it a purpose beyond just checking a box. The plunger is machined from aluminum to trim weight, and the pawl that grabs your bolt carrier is made from tool steel, so you're not giving up any of the actual function that a forward assist is there to provide. At roughly two tenths of an ounce, it's genuinely light, but it still bites into the serrations on a compatible carrier the way it should.
The blue hard coat anodize is the headline here. If you're running a two-tone build or a matching set of Strike Industries blue line parts like a charging handle or takedown pins, this ties the whole upper together. The color is baked in through the anodizing process rather than painted on, though it's worth knowing Strike notes that color lines can vary slightly batch to batch. It's the kind of small detail that makes a custom build look intentional instead of thrown together.
Installation is straightforward if you've done any AR work before. Punch out the old assist and roll pin, drop the new one in from the top of the receiver, and set the spring pin. Builders regularly report clean fitment on popular uppers like Aero Precision M4E1 and PSA receivers. It's an ideal pickup for a fresh stripped upper build or a simple upgrade over a tired factory button.
The low-profile shape keeps it from snagging on gear while still giving your thumb something with texture to press against. This is a small part that punches above its size, adding both a functional touch and a little personality to your AR-15 or M16 pattern rifle.
It's designed for standard AR-15 and M16 pattern receivers, and builders regularly report clean fitment on common uppers like Aero Precision M4E1 and PSA receivers. As with any forward assist, a tight receiver can call for gentle persuasion during install. If your upper takes a mil-spec assist, this one should drop right in.
Yes. It ships as a complete package with the plunger, the tool steel pawl and spring already installed, plus the spring pin for mounting. You won't need to source any extra small parts to get it into a stripped upper.
It's fully functional. The tool steel pawl engages the serrations on a compatible bolt carrier just like a mil-spec assist, so you keep the real-world ability to nudge a bolt into battery. The aluminum plunger simply trims weight while the design adds some texture and a cleaner look.
The whole unit comes in around two tenths of an ounce, so it's noticeably lighter than a solid steel button. On its own the savings are small, but it adds up when you're chasing weight across a full build. Most folks pick it up for the look and the light action as much as the ounces.
| UPC | 708747545272 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARSFABLU |
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| Product Type | Forward Assist |
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