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Strike Industries
Overview
The Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist is a complete assembly designed for those looking to streamline their AR-15 build while maintaining functionality. Made from a combination of aluminum and steel, this forward assist features a low-profile design that helps reduce the overall weight of your rifle without compromising reliability. This component is commonly found in builds utilizing a carbine gas system and chambered for 5.56 NATO, making it an ideal choice for a lightweight, performance-oriented setup.
Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist Black
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Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist Black was the seventh 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 is the sixth most added forward assist on the site.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 8 of the 9 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $18.59 at Optics Planet for a stretch in August 2026, under its usual $19.95 to $21.95, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $19.95 at GritR Sports, above August's low of $18.59, so a better deal may come back.
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We ranked every forward assist by how often it shows up in real builds on GunPartPicker.
Read the guide: AR-15 Forward Assist Guide →The part most often added in each category by the 54 builds that include this one
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Builds in the community that include the Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 31 | $2754.41 |
 | 26 | $1805.89 |
 | 27 | $5003.75 |
 | 12 | $1246.28 |
 | 23 | $2321.82 |
 | 21 | $2280.39 |
 | 26 | $3009.99 |
 | 29 | $6073.19 |
 | 26 | $3192.92 |
 | 15 | $1879.56 |
 | 28 | $3362.58 |
 | 18 | $1464.77 |
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Top reviews
Strike Industries lightweight low profile FA in black works fine - no complaints from me. Spring tension is correct, pawl moves smoothly. Anodize matches my SI lower. Drops in with the included roll pin. Good budget FA upgrade.
