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charging handle
The cocking handle, also known as charging handle or bolt handle, is a device on a firearm which, when manipulated, results in the bolt being pulled to the rear, putting the hammer/striker into a spring-loaded ("cocked") "ready and set" position, allowing the operator to open the breech and eject any spent/unwanted cartridge/shell from the chamber, and then load a new round from the magazine or belt if required. By opening the breech, it also helps the operator to verify that the weapon's chamber is clear of any rounds or other obstructions; to clear a stoppage such as a jam, double-feed, stovepipe or misfire; to facilitate moving the bolt back into battery, acting as a forward assist (but not necessarily); and to release a bolt locked to the rear by a catching mechanism on a firearm equipped with a "last round bolt hold open" (LRBHO) 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 a similar action as a cocking handle.
In designing a cocking handle, both durability and ergonomics must be taken into account. When heavily used, repeated motion of the handle can lead to metal fatigue, and to avoid part breakage, designs attempt to increase the mean time between failures. Cocking handles must also be easily and comfortably gripped by the hand of a weapon's operator, including when the operator is wearing gloves or other protective equipment which may limit their dexterity. An example of this ergonomic design can be seen in the thumb grooves found on the cocking handles of the British SA80 family of rifles; these provide extra grip when charging the weapon, preventing the bolt from slipping out of the operator's grip before it is fully pulled back.
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. 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.
Never fired 16"barrel radical firearms upper with fail zero bcg and gunfighter ambidextrous charging handle. Great setup.
$450
Vancouver
Text or call 3606078060
Location: Live in Vancouver, work in Tigard
Price: $50 no trades
Condition: Used, good condition, 20rds shot, probably just as many charges.
Bought it a few months ago and decided to go a different route. Will fit SR25 style Ar308 uppers
AXTS charging handle, Freedom Bone. Now called Radian Raptor-SD (AXTS changed their name to Radian). This has the gas diverting cuts for suppressor use or safety in the event of stray gas. Has some minor finish wear from normal use. Only 200-300 rounds fired with this CH.
Sell for $80 cash...
All sold I am located in NE Portland
BCG is new, never inserted, only unboxed for pics.
AIM AR/M16 .223/5.56 NiB 9310 MPI Bolt Carrier Group $90 F2F +$6 for shipping
(CH is Sold)AR15 charging handle with Badger Ordnance Mod. 2 Tac Latch
Used, unknown make CH
$25 F2F
+$3 shipping
Deciding to part with my Raptor charging handle. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, I just prefer BCM charging handles. Being as I'm in Idaho for the mean time, I am including the cost of shipping in the price. Not interested in trades. $72 shipped. I will also be back in the Portland area at the...
Up for sale is a new upper and bcg from Aero Precision.
The charging handle was used few times. VLTOR BCM A44 Ambi Model.
Selling the bundle as a group and parting so feel free to message me.
No trades.
AR15 Assembled Upper Receiver - Anodized Black
$95
5.56 Bolt Carrier Group, Complete...