AR-15 Side charging handle.

[Medic!]

Anybody have any experience with these?

Opinions?

I like it. But worry it would get snapped off.

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[Medic!]

Here's there video.

 

[JRuby]

i woild try one and see if i like it. I would be concerned about strength and it getting snagged.

 

[Certaindeaf]

The guy has a beard so it's probably legit.

 

[Medic!]

This one looks like a better option? Front mounts to the rail for full support.

I do like the idea of a side charging handle. But still keeping my colt all colt.
But maybe I should consider a complete upper?

 

[edslhead]

It wont clear but stocks with cheek risers like the true side chargers.

 

[MilitantBEEMER]

interesting. I would consider trying it, if it came in a left hand version...

Edit. Looks like neither would clear deflector on the other side... Would have to be a slick side upper for that.

 

[Larrytpdx]

i woild try one and see if i like it. I would be concerned about strength and it getting snagged.

I would very be interested like to try it. Really not a bad price compared to other "Tactical" charging handles.

 

[Larrytpdx]

This one looks like a better option? Front mounts to the rail for full support.
I do like the idea of a side charging handle. But still keeping my colt all colt.
But maybe I should consider a complete upper?

Does look better maybe for basically the same price. I'd like to try both and see but I like the concept.

 

[Diamondback]

As a southpaw, my ideal side-charger would have a right-sie handle but left-side ejection. Keep firing grip with firing hand, use offside to reload, rack and rest forend on.

 

[Larrytpdx]

As a southpaw, my ideal side-charger would have a right-sie handle but left-side ejection. Keep firing grip with firing hand, use offside to reload, rack and rest forend on.

No offense but Obama's a lefty (although so is my wife!)

 

[Pandaz3]

I have a Bear Creek Arsenal complete upper. It has the bolt handle screwed directly into the right side of the bolt carrier group. It has a slot milled into the right side of the receiver. I was unaware of these choices when I recently bought my upper. My handle reciprocates with the BCG which does not bother me. I would like a left hand charging handle, but mine does work. Nice thread.

 

[Diamondback]

No offense but Obama's a lefty (although so is my wife!)

So are *many* shooters... Stag doesn't catalog a whole family of left-handed AR uppers just for PR.

 

[Larrytpdx]

Nice thread.

 

[clearconscience]

I wouldn't "try" it for $150!

Too many people trying to reinvent the wheel with black guns.

 

[Larrytpdx]

So are *many* shooters...

Probably NOT Obama! LOL!

 

[Diamondback]

There's even been some argument to suggest that either Sam Colt or his chief designer was one of us... seriously, hold one of those old loading-gate Colts in your left hand and see where your thumb falls in relation to it.

 

[Boboclown]

Honestly, I'd stick with the original charging handle. I wouldn't want to risk a damaged charging handle at that price.

The guy has a beard so it's probably legit.

This message has been approved by tactical beard.

 

[IronMonster]

Not sure who makes it but there is a spiffy charging handle with a folding side lever in a more conventional position that I would like to try. I'll see if I can find a link

 

[IronMonster]

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