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charge handle
The cocking handle, also known as charging handle or bolt handle, is a device on a firearm which, when operated, results in the hammer or striker being cocked or moved to the ready position. It allows the operator to pull the bolt to the rear. The cocking handle has a number of functions: it facilitates the ejection of a spent shell casing or unfired cartridge from the chamber; it loads a round from the magazine or by hand through the chamber; it clears a stoppage such as a jam, double feed, stovepipe or misfire; it verifies that the weapon's chamber is clear of any rounds or other obstructions; it moves the bolt in to battery, acting as a forward assist (but not necessarily); it releases a bolt locked to the rear, such as would be the case after firing the last round on a firearm equipped with a last-round-hold-open feature.
These devices vary significantly between firearms but may occur in the form of a small protrusion or hook from the side of the bolt, a pumped slide or lever. The slide in a pistol performs similar actions as a cocking handle.
There are also additional factors concerning the design of cocking handles, and some of them are especially important if the weapon is for tactical use. One issue is the mean time between failures due to metal fatigue. Just like other parts, cocking handles sometimes break when weapons are heavily used. Another issue is whether the cocking handle is sufficiently large for use by someone wearing heavy gloves and protective clothing. Some weapons are designed with thumb grooves for extra grip when cocking a weapon to prevent releasing it before it has been pulled back all the way, such as the British SA80 family of rifles.
Cocking handles can be reciprocating or non-reciprocating. The advantage of the former is that it gives the user complete control over the movement of the bolt and bolt carrier, and it enables great force to be used to chamber or extract difficult or ruptured cartridges. However it adds an extra, fast-moving part on the outside of the gun and may limit the way the gun is handled.
For sale is a S&W M&P Sport 5.56 upper. This is the version that doesn't have a forward assist or dust cover. The upper has been used lightly, but is in great shape. There are a few scratches, but nothing major at all. I recently picked it up, but have since decided I want to build an AR pistol...
I needed a couple suppressed charge handle for my ARs so I am selling off a couple items.
Brand new Radian talon 45/90 safety selector with a barely used Radian raptor LT charge handle. $100 for the combo shipped.
A used Radian knock off charge handle (don't recall brand) looks, feels, and...
I needed a suppressed charge handle for my AR and wanted FDE over black so I am selling off this new radian selector switch and used forgot name brand ambi charge handle combo.
The charge handle is used (in great shape) and is NOT radian. It looks just like it but again is NOT radian. I do not...
I have a slightly used (less than 50rmds on it); I bought it, sighted in two scopes with the new build and then changed the gas system to a piston driven so up this one goes to fund other builds. $120 shipped
Spike's M16 bolt carrier group. Its MPI and HPT. Carrier is 8620 carbon and bolt is...
Never Used. Came with new DDM4.
https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcmgunfighter-charging-handle-5-56mm-223-w-mod-4b-medium-latch/
F2F Portland area, $25.00 Sold.
Spikes standard charge handle with AT3 extended latch
This was on a spikes complete upper and I went with an ambi charge handle so don't need this.
$15 Face to face pick up or $20 shipped.
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