Current Need for a Forward Assist?

[Biggy]

I think the FA is a necessary part that only adds weight. Force a round and you get a failure to extract most of the time. I wish there were more uppers without them to choose from. But thats just me.

Rainier Arms should be out with their non FA upper in about 4-6 weeks. I am guessing it might save you around 2oz. You could also remove the FA internal parts and use the delrin plug which is available to save a little.

[GeorgiaBoy]

Its better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it..

On the other hand, I use mine all the time, to make sure the round seats after a press check.