The enhanced shelf makes locking back the bolt on an empty mag way easier with the support hand thumb. Strikes spring feels a touch stiffer than mil-spec which I prefer. Black finish matches my upper. Took 5 minutes to swap from the factory catch.




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Strike Industries
Overview
The Strike Industries Enhanced Bolt Catch is designed to provide improved functionality and reliability for your AR-15 build. Made from durable steel with a phosphate finish, this bolt catch features an enhanced design that allows for easier manipulation and a more secure engagement, ensuring that your bolt remains locked back when needed. This part is frequently found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a solid choice for a variety of applications.
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Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| CMMG AR-15 HD Pivot and Takedown Pin Parts Kit - 55AFF3B | 24 | |
| Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 Bcm Mil-Spec 6 Position Receiver Extension | 16 | |
| Magpul Ar-15 Moe Enhanced Trigger Guard Fde | 16 | |
| Strike Industries Flat Wire Spring for AR Carbine - AR-FWS-C | 15 | |
| Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom | 13 | |
| Strike Industries Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Black - ARAMBIMRBK | 11 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 66.7% |
| AR-10 | 33.3% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| .308 Win | 50% |
| 5.56 NATO | 50% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Rifle | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Strike Industries Enhanced Bolt Catch
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 24 | $1506.87 |
![]() | 27 | $4840.53 |
![]() | 27 | $3792.20 |
![]() | 21 | $2219.53 |
![]() | 20 | $538.37 |
![]() | 19 | $1428.15 |
2 global ratings
The enhanced shelf makes locking back the bolt on an empty mag way easier with the support hand thumb. Strikes spring feels a touch stiffer than mil-spec which I prefer. Black finish matches my upper. Took 5 minutes to swap from the factory catch.
Strike Industries enhanced bolt catch drops in with the standard catch spring. The larger shelf makes locking back on empty mags easier with the support thumb. Black anodize matches Strike Industries lowers. Solid upgrade for the price.