That's old school for sure. Isn't that typically one of the mark of a lower tier AR?
THat's what I thought as well. Seeing that with the Wilson Combat name on it makes me wonder.
I know that S&W sporter rifle, and a similar offering from DPMS (the newer sportical perhaps) also do not have a forward assist.
I would prefer to have one and not need it than to need it and not have it. Up until now (with my previous AR), I have never needed it to fully seat the round, but it would be nice in a dirty gun or for assurance that bolt is fully forward. Just my $.02