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charging handles
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.
Cleaning out some extra AR parts. ALL prices listed below include USPS shipping with tracking where legal.
1. 2 Standard charging handles $22
2. 2 New A2 flashiders new with crush washer $20
3. Aero precision replacement handguard screws [2] 8 packs [1 is missing a screw so 15 screws...
Only latchless is available
First is a latchless, ambi, really cool for deflecting gas, use another one on suppressed ar22 , this one is new $20 shipped or picked up in aloha
Second is dual latch, ambi, new $old shipped or picked up in aloha
I ship fast with tracking, usually same day
I pulled apart some pistol builds that I did several years back and have some spare parts. Both BCG's are new unfired but were put in unfired uppers for storage. Both could pass as new. I believe the NIB one is Palmetto and the Nitride is AIM surplus. I don't buy shady BCG's and stick with...
Have a handful of stuff I've accumulated over the past few years of AR builds/upgrades plus some random stuff taking up much needed room. Cash F2F in close-in N/NE Portland, or e-payments shipped (any transaction and/or shipping fees paid by the buyer). Potential discounts with multiple items...
anderson ambi CH -$10
PRI CH - 75$
sherwood DMV or SHeridan for FTF
$5 shipping if bough together
Venmo or Zelle for payment
trade for :
16" AR barrel
weapon light
magpul 15rd glock PMags
open to offers
Got two high quality charging handles for AR15s. Both have seen some use but are in great shape and work 100%. $60 each FTF in the Clackamas area. Will ship for $10. Trades considered for some Glock, Sig, or HK mags.
PRI Gasbuster is SOLD
Radian is SOLD
I have
- Two VERY CLEAN almost barely used BCM Charging Handles, $55 each or $100 together.
- One Like new BCM Key Mod Vertical Grip Mod 3, $15
Buy everything as a lot for $105 shipped, email me for pictures.
***Entire lot sold pending funds. Will close & lock thread when completed***
3x 5.56 BCGs, new/unfired. $50 each
2x charging handles. $10 each
2x 5.56 carbine buffers & springs. $10 each
2x 9mm buffers & springs. $10 each
1x rifle buffer, spring, and gas tube. $10
1x milspec buffer tube. $10...
Hi all,
I am selling two AR-308 ambidextrous charging handles. One of them is an LMT (Product ID LM308CB) and the other is an Aero Precision Breach (Large Lever model 100-041-813WB). Both are black.
I'm selling these charging handles because of incompatibilities with my Aero M5 build. I also...
Hello, I’m currently getting into my first adjustable gas block system on an AR pistol length build. So before doing the initial adjustment, I’m curious if I should consider a charging handle swap out as part of the back pressure considerations (currently running milspec handle, H2 buffer, full...
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all in new or lightly used condition
left to right
-for oregon defend the 2nd special edition $SOLD
-LT marked for salient arms
$65
-LT marked for aero precision
$65
take them all for $120 shipped or face to face
price is firm
will trade for ar15 BCG...
Geissele charging handles for sale:
2x black Airborne charging handles, brand new $95ea Both sold!!!
1 DDC Airborne charging handle, light use $90. SOLD!!!
1 DDC Super charging handle, very light use, $90
100 dollars or best offer takes the lot, trying to clear some stuff out. Comment or text if interested in anything 503-351-8373
Barrel is 10.5
Handguard is 9