Strike Industries® Lightweight Aluminum Forward Assist Assembly – Anodized 6061-T6 Plunger – Heavy-Duty Tool Steel Pawl – Enhanced Grip Texture – Matte Black – SI-AR-S-FA-BK
Product Description
The Strike Industries® Lightweight Aluminum Forward Assist Assembly (SI-AR-S-FA-BK) represents a premier mechanical benchmark in custom AR-15 weight reduction, upper receiver optimization, and tactical workspace logistics. Purpose-built to provide a high-efficiency alternative to bulky, standard mil-spec assemblies, this lightweight component streamlines your firearm's external layout without compromising emergency manual cycling functions. While legacy all-steel forward assists introduce unnecessary ounces far out from the center of gravity and add zero cosmetic value, the Strike Industries system replaces dense cast iron parts with high-grade, aerospace aluminum. This sleek upper receiver component (708747545098) serves as an indispensable primary asset for tactical operators, competitive shooters, and ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber rifle builds demanding zero-fail mechanical execution.
The core structural performance of this 0.20-ounce engineering masterpiece relies on its advanced bimetallic hybrid architecture. The primary plunger button is precision CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 aircraft-grade structural aluminum alloy and cloaked in a hard-anodized matte black armor finish. This lightweight head features an aggressively textured face that delivers an immediate, slip-free physical purchase under dynamic weather conditions or heavy gloved-hand operations. To ensure unyielding service longevity, the hard-wearing forward assist pawl is constructed entirely from heavy-duty tool steel. This deliberate combination prevents the mechanical wear or erosion common to softer alloys, ensuring the pawl locks into and grabs the forward assist ratchets on your bolt carrier with pristine reliability every time it is forced forward.
The true operational triumph of this American-engineered optimization module lies in its universal, plug-and-play cross-compatibility format. Tailored natively to drop into standard mil-spec AR-15, M16, and DPMS-pattern AR-10/AR-308 upper receivers, the assembly arrives complete with a pre-installed, high-durability return spring and roll pin configuration. This allows armorer technicians or bench customizers to upgrade a baseline rifle upper in mere minutes with simple hand punches. Providing a crisp, low-profile snag-free silhouette that matches standard tactical furniture, this micro component gives you complete structural and administrative authority over your customized weapon build layout.
Includes: (1) Authentic Strike Industries Lightweight Aluminum Forward Assist Plunger (Matte Black Anodized 6061-T6 Head Assembly), (1) Pre-Installed Heavy-Duty Tool Steel Pawl, (1) Enhanced Forward Assist Coil Return Spring, and (1) Steel Roll Pin, packed inside Original Branded Factory Sealed Retail Staging Packaging.
*Administrative Care & Bench Assembly Safety: The Strike Industries SI-AR-S-FA-BK forward assist is factory-lubricated during internal pawl pinning; however, a micro-drop of premium synthetic oil should be applied along the plunger column during upper receiver installation to ensure silky-smooth travel bounds. When driving the provided roll pin home through the upper receiver mounting tabs, always use a dedicated roll pin punch and support the receiver block appropriately to prevent marring your anodized finish. Prior to conducting field adjustments or testing bolt carrier lockup, explicitly verify that your administrative workspace is entirely clear of live ammunition tracks and that your firearm is completely safe.
Key Features
- Aerospace Weight-Saving Design: Weighs a mere 0.20 ounces, dramatically cutting down upper receiver bulk to optimize fast-handling lightweight carbine builds.
- Hybrid Bimetallic Engineering: Fuses a featherweight 6061-T6 anodized aluminum plunger with a rugged tool steel pawl for an ideal blend of weight savings and long-term durability.
- High-Feedback Grip Texture: Features an aggressively machined tactile face layout to grant positive non-slip finger registration under mud, rain, or gloved hand applications.
- Severe Corrosion Resistance: Premium hard-coat anodized black treatment blocks external sweat acidity, moisture ingress, and carbon gas wear loops inside the workspace.
- Universal Cross-Platform Fitment: Dimensions carefully match standard blueprints to install cleanly across mil-spec AR-15, M4, M16, and big-bore AR-10 (.308 Win) uppers.
- Complete Pre-Assembled Kit: Comes straight from the factory out-of-the-box with the spring and mechanical pawl pre-pinned, making workbench installation smooth and hassle-free.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Strike Industries® (Designed and engineered natively under strict premium tolerances)
- Product Line: High-Performance Precision AR Upper Receiver Modular Upgrade Series
- Model Series Designation: Lightweight Aluminum Forward Assist – Matte Black Edition
- SKU / MPN: SI-AR-S-FA-BK (Alternative Industry Identifiers: SIARSFABK / ARSFABK)
- Firearm Structural Platform: Mil-Spec AR-15 / M4 / M16 & AR-10 / DPMS-Pattern LR-308 Receivers
- Plunger Head Material: Precision CNC-Machined 6061-T6 Structural Aircraft Aluminum Billet
- Engagement Pawl Material: Ultra-Tough High-Hardness Hardened Tool Steel Alloy
- Surface Protection Finishing: Anti-Reflective Wear-Defeating Hard-Coat Anodized Surface Shield
- Plunger Face Profile: Low-Profile Low-Drag Snag-Free Textured Pad Geometry
- Spring Mechanism Infrastructure: High-Tensile Steel Wire Compression Return Coil
- Hardware Installation Interface: Includes (1x) Carbon Steel Roll Pin Fixing Assembly
- Product Net Component Weight: ~0.20 oz (~5.6 g) - Ultra-Light Minimalist Mass
- Total Packaging Shipping Mass: ~0.15 lbs (Enclosed Inside Sealed Hanging Retail Protection Blister Pack)
- UPC Barcode Number: 708747545098
