Strike Industries AR Forward Assist Lightweight Red Anodized Aluminum AR-15/M16

The Strike Industries AR Forward Assist is a lightweight drop-in replacement for the factory forward assist on any AR-15/M16 upper receiver. Machined from aluminum and finished in a hard-wearing red anodized coating, this assembly delivers the same manual bolt-closing function as the mil-spec part while trimming weight and adding a clean, low-profile look to your build.

Inside the anodized aluminum housing sits a tool steel pawl, chosen specifically to ensure positive engagement of the forward assist ratchets on a standard bolt carrier and to hold up under repeated hard use. The plunger body itself is aluminum, giving the entire assembly a svelte footprint that complements slick-side and billet upper receivers alike. It drops into the standard forward assist pocket with no fitting required, so installation is a simple swap for the factory unit.

Whether you are color-matching a custom red anodized build, replacing a worn or stripped factory part, or just lightening your rifle where you can, the Strike Industries AR Forward Assist is a straightforward, well-engineered upgrade for the AR-15/M16 platform.