{"product_id":"kabuto-cnc-metal-selector","title":"Kabuto Selector | CNC Metal 3-Position FRT Selector — Single-Sided or Ambi","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n  KABUTO CNC METAL 3-POSITION SELECTOR — STANDALONE PRODUCT LISTING\n  Paste this whole file into the Shopify description (HTML view). Comments don't render.\n  ============================================================\n  Product title:  Kabuto Selector | CNC Metal 3-Position FRT Selector — Single-Sided or Ambi\n  PROPOSED handle (new product): kabuto-cnc-metal-selector\n  Vendor: The Takedown Tools      Product type: FRT Selector\n  Tags: kabuto, kabuto selector, frt selector, 3 position selector, ambi selector, ar15 selector,\n        cnc selector, metal selector, frt parts, usa made\n  Collections: your Kabuto \/ FRT parts collections\n\n  VARIANTS (option name: \"Selector\")      PRICE\n   1. Single-Sided CNC Steel — Black (mil-spec style)   $34.99\n   2. Single-Sided CNC Aluminum — Black                 $34.99\n   3. Ambidextrous CNC Aluminum — Black                 $44.99\n   4. Ambidextrous CNC Aluminum — Red                   $44.99\n   5. Ambidextrous CNC Aluminum — Gold                  $44.99\n   6. Ambidextrous CNC Aluminum — Blue                  $44.99\n\n  SEO TITLE (56 chars): Kabuto Selector | CNC Metal 3-Position Ambi FRT Selector\n  META DESCRIPTION (149 chars): Swap your plastic FRT selector for a CNC metal Kabuto selector. Single-sided steel or aluminum from $34.99, or ambi in 4 colors for $44.99. USA made.\n\n  Image alt text (match to your photos):\n   - Kabuto CNC metal selectors: four anodized aluminum ambi colors and a single-sided black\n   - Black anodized aluminum ambidextrous Kabuto CNC 3-position selector for AR-15 FRT\n   - Red anodized aluminum ambidextrous Kabuto CNC 3-position selector\n   - Gold anodized aluminum ambidextrous Kabuto CNC 3-position selector\n   - Blue anodized aluminum ambidextrous Kabuto CNC 3-position selector\n   - Single-sided black anodized aluminum Kabuto CNC 3-position selector\n   - Mil-spec style CNC steel Kabuto 3-position selector with factory black finish\n  No custom Product schema: Shopify generates it. 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This is the upgrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Kabuto selector is CNC machined from metal as a single solid piece, so it clicks into Safe, Semi and FRT with a crisp, positive detent and doesn't wear, flex or crack the way plastic does. Go single-sided for $34.99, in CNC steel with the same black finish as your factory AR-15 parts or in black anodized aluminum. Or go ambidextrous for $44.99, in anodized CNC aluminum in black, red, gold or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Swap Out a Plastic Selector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selector is the part you touch every time you run the rifle, and on most FRT kits it's the cheapest part in the box. Printed polymer selectors can soften at the detent, develop play, and crack at the lever over time. A selector that wanders between positions is the last thing you want on a forced reset build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid CNC metal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined, not printed, so it keeps its shape and its detent for the life of the rifle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp, positive positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the three positions locks in with a clear click you can feel and hear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean fit and finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight tolerances and a smooth, even finish on every surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the Kabuto.\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined for the Kabuto FRT's 3-position geometry, so it drops right in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of look.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single-sided selector that disappears into your rifle, or an anodized aluminum ambi in a color that matches your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kbs-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwn our budget CNC Kabuto with the printed selector?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the drop-in upgrade for it. Swap the printed selector for solid CNC metal in a few minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Selector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kbs-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#1a1a1a !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSingle-Sided CNC Steel — Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC steel, mil-spec style, same black finish as factory AR-15 parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA stock look that matches the rest of your rifle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$34.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#1a1a1a !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSingle-Sided CNC Aluminum — Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack anodized CNC aluminum, single lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA low-profile selector with a lighter feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$34.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#1a1a1a !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmbidextrous CNC Aluminum — Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized CNC aluminum, levers on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft-handed shooters, and anyone who runs the selector with either thumb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#c62828 !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmbidextrous CNC Aluminum — Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized CNC aluminum, levers on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed accent builds and Red CNC Kabuto owners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#d4a017 !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmbidextrous CNC Aluminum — Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized CNC aluminum, levers on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold and bronze accent builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kbs-sw\" style=\"background:#1e4fb4 !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAmbidextrous CNC Aluminum — Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized CNC aluminum, levers on both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue accent builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"kbs-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-position FRT selector (Safe \/ Semi \/ FRT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eSingle-sided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC machined steel (mil-spec style, black finish matching factory AR-15 parts) or black anodized CNC aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC machined aluminum, anodized black, red, gold or blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-sided $34.99 · Ambidextrous $44.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKabuto drop-in FRTs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"kbs-k\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1) Kabuto CNC metal selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kabuto drop-in FRTs, including the Kabutos we carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther FRT brands:\u003c\/strong\u003e they use their own selector geometry. If you run anything other than a Kabuto, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall:\u003c\/strong\u003e it swaps in the same way as the selector it replaces. Function check the rifle on Safe, Semi and FRT before loading it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKabuto Selector FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy replace a plastic FRT selector with a metal one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted polymer selectors can wear at the detent, develop play and crack at the lever over time. A CNC machined metal selector holds its shape and gives a crisp, positive click in every position for the life of the rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the single-sided and ambidextrous Kabuto selectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-sided selector has one lever and comes in CNC steel with the same black finish as factory AR-15 parts, or in black anodized CNC aluminum, for $34.99. The ambidextrous selector is CNC aluminum with levers on both sides, so you can run it with either thumb, anodized in black, red, gold or blue for $44.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this selector fit my Kabuto FRT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is machined for the Kabuto FRT's 3-position geometry and drops into Kabuto FRTs, including our budget CNC Kabuto that ships with a printed selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this selector fit other FRT brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther FRT brands use their own selector geometry, so this selector is made for the Kabuto. If you run a different FRT, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Kabuto selector made in the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every Kabuto CNC metal selector is USA made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kbs-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forced reset trigger laws vary by state and locality, and compliance is the buyer's responsibility. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/are-frt-triggers-legal\"\u003eare FRT triggers legal\u003c\/a\u003e before you build.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop the Kabuto Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kbs-links\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cnc-kabuto-frt-ar15\"\u003eBuild your own CNC Kabuto FRT with your choice of selector\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kabuto-frt-metal-ambi-selector-ar15\"\u003eBudget CNC Kabuto FRT (upgrade it with this selector)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kabuto-frt-drop-in-ar15\"\u003eTex Kabuto drop-in FRT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/build-your-own-kabuto-frt-combo\"\u003eBuild your own Kabuto FRT combo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/best-frt-triggers-for-ar-15\"\u003eBest FRT triggers for the AR-15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blogs\/how-forced-reset-triggers-work\"\u003eHow forced reset triggers work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/are-frt-triggers-legal\"\u003eAre FRT triggers legal?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"kbs-fine\"\u003eCompliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws is the buyer's sole responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why replace a plastic FRT selector with a metal one?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Printed polymer selectors can wear at the detent, develop play and crack at the lever over time. 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