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

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Forward Controls Design

Overview

The Forward Controls Design Esf is a single QD end plate crafted from durable 4140 steel, finished in a sleek black DLC coating. This end plate provides a secure attachment point for a quick-detach sling, enhancing the versatility and functionality of your AR-15 setup. It's commonly found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for those configurations.

Specifications

FinishDLC
Material4140 Steel
TypeQD
ColorBlack

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Build history on GunPartPicker

Builders have been adding the Forward Controls Design Esf - 4140 Single QD End Plate - Black DLC to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #20 of the 101 end plates builders have added. Builds with this end plate are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (60%, then .308 Win 20%), nearly all on mid-length gas, and mostly AR-15 (75%, then AR-10 25%).

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Build Configuration Breakdown

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Platform

75%
AR-1575%
AR-1025%

Caliber

60%
5.56 NATO60%
.308 Win20%
300 Blackout20%

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

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Wilson combat 20" build build
Wilson combat 20" build
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