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Strike Industries
Overview
The Strike Industries AR Forward Assist with Hex Design is a complete assembly designed to ensure reliable functionality in your AR-15 platform. Made from steel, this standard-style forward assist allows builders to easily chamber a round or clear a malfunction, enhancing the overall performance of the firearm. It's commonly found in builds featuring a carbine gas system chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for those looking to maintain a robust and effective setup.
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Strike Industries AR Forward Assist With Hex Design Black is the fourth most added forward assist on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, behind the Sons of Liberty Gun Works AR-15 Forward Assist Assembly, with about 10% of all forward assists added to builds. That's its 2nd straight month at #4. Builds with this forward assist are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (65%, then .223 Wylde 18%), split between mid-length (42%) and carbine-length (32%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (95%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 7 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $18.95 at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore for a stretch in September 2026, under its usual $19.95, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $19.95 at Brownells, above September's low of $18.95, so a better deal may come back.
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Builds in the community that include the Strike Industries Ar Forward Assist With Hex Design Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 9 | $671.43 |
 | 23 | $2381.46 |
 | 27 | $2052.90 |
| 14 | $3510.47 |
| 15 | $4933.08 |
 | 24 | $1753.85 |
 | 16 | $1450.30 |
 | 18 | $2067.70 |
 | 26 | $3327.89 |
 | 37 | $6688.01 |
 | 16 | $4833.52 |
 | 8 | $2521.34 |
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Strike Industries forward assist with hex design works correctly. The hex pattern on the body is a unique visual touch. Price is a little steep for a forward assist but the styling differentiates it from milspec. Standard install with the roll pin.
