NorthTech Defense Titanium Forward Assist

[UWone77]

The Northtech Defense (http://northtechdefense.com/products/ar15-forward-assist/)Titanium Forward Assist is a precision CNC machined part to fit all Mil-spec upper receivers, both forged and billet. Manufactured from high strength grade titanium that reduces the weight by 40% over standard steel Mil-spec forward assists. The forward assist button, rod and shell are titanium while the bolt pusher is heat treated chrome moly alloy (to a Rockwell hardness of 45HRC) it’s then black oxided for added wear and corrosion resistance. This is a must have piece that not only makes the Northtech Defense billet upper standout but other uppers as well. A serious upgrade for the AR10/AR15 platform due to it’s construction, materials and stylized design throughout.

MSRP $49.99

Check them out here at Northtech Defense's site (http://northtechdefense.com/products/ar15-forward-assist/) or at your favorite dealer.



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[tmidgett]

I like it. Wish it was black.

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[FortTom]

I like it. Wish it was black.

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Myself, too. I suppose the "flash" is supposed to be part of the attraction. I'd like the weight savings, without the nightlights. But if the natural "white chrome" of Ti doesn't bother you, I guess it's certainly got the cool factor.

FT.

[Eric]

While I'm sure this will work fine, the benefits appear to be minimal at best, at an increased cost.

[CMEgv73]

It will be available in black as well.

[FortTom]

While I'm sure this will work fine, the benefits appear to be minimal at best, at an increased cost.
Do you have any idea what a "milspec" unit weighs? I wouldn't know where to start looking, and I'm wondering how much a 40% weight reduction would be?

Thanks,

FT

[UWone77]

Do you have any idea what a "milspec" unit weighs? I wouldn't know where to start looking, and I'm wondering how much a 40% weight reduction would be?

Thanks,

FT


.8 oz with the spring. Looks like the Iron Viper Tear Drop Forward assist is also .8 oz's with the spring.

[CMEgv73]

nvm

[UWone77]

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[UWone77]

Just as a clarification, from what I was able to weigh, the Mil-Spec Forward assist with spring weighs .8oz. The NorthTech Defense Forward assist weighs .5oz with the spring.


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