PSA AR15 Forward Assist - 1218
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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.
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October 2026 on GunPartPicker
PSA AR15 Forward Assist - 1218 was the tenth most added forward assist on GunPartPicker in October 2026. Builders have added it to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #14 of the 69 forward assists builders have added. Builds with this forward assist are split between 5.56 NATO (58%) and .223 Wylde (10%), split between carbine-length (54%) and mid-length (25%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (86%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every time we checked in October 2026, but today only Palmetto State Armory has it in stock. Prices barely moved in October 2026, holding around $9.99, with no real sale all month. Buying today, the lowest price is $9.99 at Palmetto State Armory, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Build Configuration Breakdown
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the PSA AR15 Forward Assist - 1218
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 24 | $963.97 |
 | 13 | $1060.88 |
 | 19 | $744.77 |
 | 17 | $733.70 |
 | 16 | $419.89 |
 | 24 | $1066.24 |
 | 15 | $1012.82 |
 | 15 | $543.34 |
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