Replicates the shape for forward assist on early M16A1 rifles. Larger surface area makes the forward assist easier to operate and gives your rifle a unique appearance. Made of heat-treated ordnance steel to prevent gouging of bolt carrier or excess wear on the pawl. Does not include spring or roll pin.
Charlie's uses a number of independent shops for this part. We have tried several other providers, and like this one the best. In the past, we have used DPMS, but they went out of business. Our current provider is the founder of DPMS, Luth-AR.
Note: Charlie's has tested this fit with Colt A1 upper receivers, and the fit is good. Some customers have commented that the fit is too tight on Nodak uppers. Nodak has their own standards, which are not full military spec, so we do not recommend using Nodak or Brownells upper receivers with this product. This may or may not be the case with your upper. Anytime you use different part manufacturers with retro rifles, it is hit or miss. We have sold hundreds of these forward assists and have received one or two complaints, so the complaint ratio is low, but we cannot guarantee a fit if you are not using Colt or DPMS uppers.
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