Strike Industries AR Forward Assist, Flat Dark Earth
Lightweight aluminum forward assist for AR-15 and M16 platforms. Tool steel pawl ensures reliable engagement with bolt carrier ratchets while reducing overall weight.
Fits: AR-15
Strike Industries AR Forward Assist
The Strike Industries forward assist plunger delivers the functionality shooters expect while shaving weight from your rifle build. This is precision engineering in service of practical performance.
Design and Construction
Plunger: Constructed from lightweight aluminum, the plunger reduces overall rifle weight without compromising the forward assist function. The Flat Dark Earth anodized finish provides durability and a professional appearance.
Pawl: Machined from tool steel, the pawl engages the ratchets on your bolt carrier with positive, reliable contact. Tool steel's hardness ensures the pawl maintains its engagement geometry through thousands of cycles.
What's Included
- Forward assist plunger (pre-installed)
- Spring and pin (installed)
- Additional spring pin for replacement or backup
Compatibility
Fits standard AR-15 and M16 platform rifles with compatible bolt carriers.
The Practical Advantage
For shooters who value every ounce of weight savings—whether building a precision rifle, a competition gun, or a duty carbine—this forward assist delivers the reliability you need without the weight penalty. The tool steel pawl ensures this isn't a compromise; it's a refinement.
