I am SO getting one of these!

[Liberty97045]

https://xproducts.com/556-billet-assembled-side-charging-upper-non-reciprocating

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I have always disliked the AR charging handle. It wasn't until I handled a side charging Robinson XCR that I knew there was an alternative.

I need this on my ARs

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[clearconscience]

I do love that Idea and having ARs the charging handle can be a bit ridiculous at times.
But $300 for an upper?! Dang. I'll just pick up an AMBI charger.

 

[bolus]

Fulton makes a side charging upper as well
http://www.fulton-armory.com/fariflecal556mmupruniversalprecisionrifle-3-3-2-2-2.aspx

 

[IronMonster]

There are lots of side chargers around. I really am not that excited about most of them. They seem to be a solution in search of a problem .

Other than the quad rail I do like the Adcor Defence

 

[erudne]

I prefer a side charger but I prefer the type that have a captive bolt

 

[Doc In UPlace]

Weird that the only photo does not show the side with the charging handle on it. Oops!

 

[pacnw]

Weird that the only photo does not show the side with the charging handle on it. Oops!

I thought the same thing!!

 

[Capn Jack]

I like the idea of a (left) side charging handle to clear my scope, but was appalled at the cost.

My solution was to equip all of my charging handles with a "paddle "type extension on the unlocking toggle. This allows me to actuate the bolt without ever taking my right hand off of the fire control group.

 

[Boboclown]

Interesting concept, had opportunities to get a a side charging AR. Never really put the money into one. Though a reciprocating one would be better IMO. That way you don't need the forward assist.

 

[fzylogic]

Interesting concept, had opportunities to get a a side charging AR. Never really put the money into one. Though a reciprocating one would be better IMO. That way you don't need the forward assist.

You don't need a reciprocating charging handle to provide forward-assist capabilities. The LWRCI REPR has a non-reciprocating handle that still acts as a forward-assist by pressing it in.

 

[Boboclown]

You don't need a reciprocating charging handle to provide forward-assist capabilities. The LWRCI REPR has a non-reciprocating handle that still acts as a forward-assist by pressing it in.

How does that work?

 

[fzylogic]

The charging handle is designed so that a spring normally keeps it clear of the bolt carrier. When you press it in it engages a notch in the side of the bolt carrier allowing you to push the assembly forward, exactly like a standard forward assist on an AR platform.

 

[Medic!]

The OA-93 had this style since ''1993''.
I've had one for years. It is however non-reciprocating.

They also make a rifle version with folding stock.