Brownells AR-15 Forward Assist
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Overview
The Brownells AR-15 Forward Assist is a complete assembly designed to ensure reliable chambering of cartridges in your AR-15 platform. Its standard style and black color make it a straightforward, functional addition to your build, facilitating manual operation in case of a failure to feed. This component is frequently found in carbine gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for those looking to enhance their firearm's reliability.
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Price and stock
The Brownells AR-15 Forward Assist was out of stock everywhere we track for all of August 2026, and today none of the 2 retailers we track has it in stock right now. Listed prices start at $12.99 at Optics Planet for when it comes back.
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Build Configuration Breakdown
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 3 →Builds in the community that include the Brownells Ar-15 Forward Assist
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 30 | $15807.28 |
 | 26 | $5152.96 |
 | 29 | $15552.30 |
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