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Forward Controls Design
Overview
The Forward Controls Design AR-15 Augmented Bolt Catch/Release is a refined component that enhances the functionality of your rifle's bolt catch system. Crafted from durable 4140 steel and finished with a nitride treatment, it provides a robust and corrosion-resistant option for builders looking to improve their weapon's reliability and ease of use. This part is particularly popular in 5.56 NATO builds, making it a valuable addition for those seeking to optimize their AR-15 performance.
Forward Controls Design AR-15 Augmented Bolt Catch / Release - Serrated - Rearward Biased
Forward Controls Design AR-15 Augmented Bolt Catch / Release - Serrated - Rearward Biased ranked #11 of the 54 bolt catches builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Phase 5 Tactical Extended Ambidextrous Bolt Release V3 - Red Cerakote, with about 2% of all bolt catches added to builds. Up from #15 in July. Builds with this bolt catch are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on carbine-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of August 2026, and today the one retailer we track is out of stock. Listed prices start at $58.90 at Primary Arms for when it comes back.
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We ranked every bolt catch by how often it shows up in real builds on GunPartPicker.
Read the guide: AR-15 Bolt Catch Guide →The part most often added in each category by the 27 builds that include this one

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