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Strike Industries Multi-Function End Plate & Castle Nut, Red

UPC: 793811764499

$35.95

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Description

The castle nut and end plate are two of the most ignored parts on an AR build, right up until you want to take your lower apart and realize you staked everything in place. Strike Industries fixed that headache with the Multi-Function End Plate (MFEP) and Anti-Rotation Castle Nut (ACN). Instead of peening or staking the nut to lock everything down, this system uses a set screw, so you can pull it apart and reassemble it as many times as your build calls for. The whole thing is machined from ultralight 7075-T6 aluminum with a red anodized finish that stands out on the back of a lower.

What the Multi-Function End Plate Brings to the Table

The end plate is where the versatility lives. It carries three integral mounting options: a traditional sling loop, a loop for hook-style attachments, and an anti-rotation QD socket. Since the plate is reversible, you can flip it to orient the sling loops on whichever side suits how you carry the rifle. There's also a dedicated set screw that holds your takedown pin detent and spring in place during install, which means no more chasing a launched detent spring across the garage floor.

Why the Anti-Rotation Castle Nut Matters

The castle nut is purpose-built to pair with this end plate. The anti-rotation design keeps everything seated without the old staking routine, and a set screw does the securing so the receiver extension stays put under recoil. When you're ready to change buffer tubes, stocks, or slings down the road, it all comes back apart cleanly. Keep the castle nut torqued to no more than 35 ft-lbs and you're good to go.

Fitment and Build Notes

This kit works with mil-spec AR-15 uppers and AR-10 ArmaLite/DPMS pattern receivers, so it covers most standard carbine and rifle builds. It's a clean, lightweight upgrade for anyone who likes to tinker, swap parts, and keep their options open instead of committing to a permanently staked setup.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Strike Industries
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ARULMFEP&ACNRED
  • UPC: 793811764499
  • Finish/Color: Red Anodized
  • Material: Ultralight 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • Mounting Options: Traditional sling loop, hook-style loop, anti-rotation QD socket
  • Retention Method: Set screw (no peening or staking)
  • End Plate Design: Reversible
  • Max Castle Nut Torque: 35 ft-lbs (47.45 Nm)
  • Compatibility: Mil-Spec AR-15 and AR-10 ArmaLite/DPMS pattern receivers
  • Category: Rifle Lower Parts

What’s Included

  • (1) Multi-Function End Plate
  • (1) Anti-Rotation Castle Nut
  • (1) Detent Set Screw
  • (1) Anti-Rotation Set Screw

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to stake or peen the castle nut with this kit?

No, and that's the whole point. The Anti-Rotation Castle Nut and end plate use set screws to lock everything in place instead of the traditional peening or staking. That lets you take the assembly apart and reinstall it cleanly whenever you're swapping parts on your build.

Will the Strike Industries end plate fit my AR-10?

Yes. It's compatible with mil-spec AR-15 uppers as well as AR-10 ArmaLite/DPMS pattern receivers. As long as your lower uses a standard receiver extension setup, this kit drops right in.

What sling options does the Multi-Function End Plate support?

You get three integral mounting choices in one plate: a traditional sling loop, a loop for hook-style attachments, and an anti-rotation QD socket. The plate is also reversible, so you can position the loops on whichever side matches how you run your sling.

Is there a torque spec for the castle nut?

Keep the castle nut at or below 35 ft-lbs (about 47.45 Nm) when tightening. Staying within that range keeps everything secure without over-stressing the anodized aluminum. Expect some minor contact marks where the nut meets the end plate, which is normal from torquing.

Additional information

UPC

793811764499

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

ARULMFEP&ACNRED

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