Smith Tactics AR-15 Lightning Bolt Release
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Smith Tactics
Overview
The Smith Tactics AR-15 Lightning Bolt Release is an extended bolt catch designed to enhance the functionality of your AR-15 platform. Made from durable 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a nitride coating, this component ensures reliable performance while providing a more accessible release point for easier operation during reloads. This bolt catch is commonly found in builds utilizing a rifle-length gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it an ideal choice for those focused on precision and efficiency.
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Build history on GunPartPicker
Builders have been adding the Smith Tactics AR-15 Lightning Bolt Release to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #64 of the 112 bolt catches builders have added. Builds with this bolt catch are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (82%), split between mid-length (40%) and rifle-length (33%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (83%, then AR-10 17%).
It was out of stock everywhere we track for all of September 2026, and today the one retailer we track is out of stock. Listed prices start at $59.99 at Brownells for when it comes back.
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all builds →Builds in the community that include the Smith Tactics Ar-15 Lightning Bolt Release
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 32 | $4063.32 |
 | 32 | $4063.32 |
 | 33 | $3182.60 |
 | 25 | $3286.48 |
 | 16 | $748.36 |
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