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Palmetto State Armory
Overview
The PSA AR15 Forward Assist is a complete assembly designed for reliable operation in your AR-15 build. This standard-style forward assist facilitates the manual chambering of cartridges, ensuring that rounds are fully seated in the chamber, particularly useful in high-pressure situations. It's commonly found in carbine gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for those looking to enhance the functionality of their rifle.
PSA AR15 Forward Assist - 1218 was the tenth most added forward assist on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #13 of the 57 forward assists builders have added. Builds with this forward assist are split between .223 Wylde (25%) and .308 Win (25%), mostly on carbine-length gas (67%, then rifle-length 33%), and mostly AR-15 (75%, then AR-10 25%).
It was in stock most days in August 2026, but today only Palmetto State Armory has it in stock. It dipped to $5.39 at AT3 Tactical for a stretch in August 2026, well under its usual $5.99 to $9.99, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $9.99 at Palmetto State Armory, above August's low of $5.39, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds in the community that include the PSA AR15 Forward Assist - 1218
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 24 | $949.70 |
 | 13 | $1069.71 |
 | 19 | $721.47 |
 | 17 | $752.64 |
 | 16 | $431.88 |
 | 24 | $1060.40 |
 | 15 | $1002.40 |
 | 15 | $543.90 |
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Top reviews
PSA forward assist part 1218 is a budget unit that gets the job done. Spring tension is correct. Roll pin alignment was first try with a brass punch. Phosphate finish matches mil-spec uppers. Reliable basic FA at a fair price.
