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The Strike Industries Forward Assist in Flat Dark Earth is a drop-in replacement built for folks who count ounces on their AR-15 or M16 build but still want the forward assist there when they need it. The plunger is machined from lightweight aluminum, which is where most of the weight savings comes from, while the pawl is made of tool steel so it bites into the bolt carrier ratchets the way it should. The whole assembly tips the scale at around 0.2 oz, so it's about as light as this part gets.
Most mil-spec forward assists run a steel plunger, and that adds up when you're chasing a featherweight setup. Swapping to the aluminum plunger here trims grams off the upper receiver without changing how the part works. The tool steel pawl is the piece that does the actual engaging, and Strike kept that material where it counts to keep long-term durability intact and positive engagement consistent shot after shot.
This ships mostly ready to go. The pawl and spring come already installed, so you're really just pressing it into the receiver and driving the included spring pin (roll pin) to lock it in place. It's a straightforward job with a punch and a small hammer, and it drops right into standard mil-spec AR-15 and M16 upper receivers. Builders working with a stripped upper will find this is an easy way to knock out the forward assist step and add a little color while they're at it.
The anodized FDE finish is the other big draw. It coordinates cleanly with tan and earth-tone builds and adds a layer of corrosion resistance on top of the aluminum. Low-profile and no-snag, it sits flush against the receiver so nothing hangs up on gear or gets in the way during handling. For a build that already runs FDE furniture, this pulls the look together nicely.
Yes. It's built to drop into standard mil-spec AR-15 and M16 upper receivers. If your upper accepts a normal forward assist, this one will fit the same pocket.
The whole assembly comes in around 0.2 oz, since the plunger is aluminum instead of steel. The savings are small on their own, but they add up when you're building a full lightweight rifle and trimming weight across multiple parts.
No. The pawl, which is the part that actually engages the bolt carrier ratchets, is still tool steel for positive engagement and long service life. The aluminum is used only on the plunger, so function stays the same as a standard forward assist.
Not really. The pawl and spring ship pre-installed, so you just seat it in the receiver and drive the included spring pin to secure it. A punch and a small hammer are all you need, and it's a common first step when finishing a stripped upper.
| UPC | 708747547443 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | ARSFAFDE |
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| Product Type | Forward Assist |
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