Forward Controls Design

Forward Controls Design Esf - 4140 QD End Plate - Black DLC

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Forward Controls Design

Overview

The Forward Controls Design ESF QD End Plate is a robust attachment point designed for quick-detach (QD) slings, crafted from durable 4140 steel and finished in a sleek black DLC coating. This end plate enhances the reliability of your carbine setup, providing a solid foundation for sling attachment while maintaining the integrity of your receiver. It's frequently used in builds featuring a carbine gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for tactical and competitive applications.

Specifications

TypeQD
FinishDLC
Material4140 Steel
ColorBlack

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Build history on GunPartPicker

Builders have been adding the Forward Controls Design Esf - 4140 QD End Plate - Black DLC to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #73 of the 101 end plates builders have added.

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Build Configuration Breakdown

Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product

Platform

84.6%
AR-1584.6%
AR-1013.1%
AR-92.2%

Caliber

70.4%
5.56 NATO70.4%
.223 Wylde10.4%
300 Blackout8.5%
.308 Win4.7%
6mm ARC1.4%
Other4.6%

Gas System

47.8%
Mid-Length47.8%
Carbine26.8%
Rifle13.7%
Pistol11%
Intermediate0.4%
Other0.2%

Builds Featuring This Part

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Builds in the community that include the Forward Controls Design Esf - 4140 Qd End Plate - Black Dlc

BuildPartsTotal
16" Aero Precision build build
16" Aero Precision build		23$2930.32
Aero precision 16" 5.56 build
Aero precision 16" 5.56		22$1415.78
for prs 11.5" build
for prs 11.5"		21$3651.69
Home defense 11.5" 5.56 build
Home defense 11.5" 5.56		28$3112.14

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