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Strike Industries
Overview
The Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist is a complete assembly designed for builders who prioritize both functionality and weight savings in their AR-15 builds. Made from aluminum, this forward assist features a low profile design that enhances the overall sleekness of your rifle while ensuring reliable functionality when chambering rounds. This component is commonly found in builds featuring a rifle gas system in 5.56 NATO caliber, making it a practical choice for those looking to optimize performance without adding unnecessary bulk.
Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist FDE
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Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist FDE ranked #14 of the 35 forward assists builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #22 of the 55 forward assists builders have added. Builds with this forward assist are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, split between mid-length (50%) and rifle-length (50%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (80%, then AR-10 20%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today 7 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price drifted down from $20.95 to $19.49 over August 2026 without a real sale. Buying today, the lowest price is $19.49 at Ammunition Depot, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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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 16 builds that include this one
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Builds in the community that include the Strike Industries Lightweight Low Profile Forward Assist Fde
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 21 | $3641.23 |
 | 15 | $3582.45 |
 | 11 | $1884.57 |
 | 10 | $2698.98 |
 | 22 | $952.12 |
 | 22 | $783.56 |
 | 33 | $6482.44 |
| 16 | $1427.33 |
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Top reviews
Strike Industries lightweight low profile forward assist in FDE matches Magpul tan. Anodize is even. Wish a backup detent had been included since detents fly during install. Function is correct once installed.
