Forward Controls Design AR-15 Abc/r V3 Bolt Catch Rearward Bias Dimpled Black
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Overview
The Forward Controls Design LLC AR-15 ABC/R V3 Bolt Catch is an extended steel bolt catch designed to provide a reliable and ergonomic interface for activating the bolt release. Its rearward bias feature improves the functionality by allowing for smoother operation, especially in high-tempo situations. This component is often found in pistol builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, where quick and efficient reloads are essential.
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Forward Controls Design AR-15 Abc/r V3 Bolt Catch Rearward Bias Dimpled Black
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August 2026 on GunPartPicker
Forward Controls Design AR-15 Abc/r V3 Bolt Catch Rearward Bias Dimpled Black ranked #26 of the 54 bolt catches builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #53 of the 95 bolt catches builders have added. Builds with this bolt catch are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, split between carbine-length (50%) and mid-length (50%) gas systems, and nearly all AR-15.
It was hard to find in August 2026, in stock on only 10 of the 19 days we checked, and today 3 of the 4 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $66.99 to $58.90 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $58.90 at Optics Planet, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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