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AR15 Charging Handles
I'm a lefty shooting rifles so flip the rifle over and charge with right hand . My right index finger and hand locked up had to rub it out under warm water. Would appreciate recommendations on quality extended latch or ambidextrous charging handles - Thanks
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04-11-2021, 09:25 AM
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Badger Ordinance makes a few great options for lefty folks.
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Bravo Company's BCMGUNFIGHTER Ambidextrous Charging Handle is what I use.
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04-11-2021, 10:21 AM
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I'm a righty, but I use this Badger Ordnance so I can charge one-handed. Makes it easier when you've got a big scope on your rifle. Might work for you too.
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I recommend the Bravo Company ambi charging handle. They even have a choice of large or medium latch. Second choice would be a Radian Raptor. Both may be kind of hard to find right now.
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Thanks all for the suggestions some are out of stock, ordered a Radian Raptor from Midway USA. Charging handle is the only mod maybe a optic later, installed M1 sling yesterday.
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Thanks all for the suggestions some are out of stock, ordered a Radian Raptor from Midway USA. Charging handle is the only mod maybe a optic later, installed M1 sling yesterday.
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IMHO the best mod is the Hogue grip followed by a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot sight
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There are a plethora of ambi charging handles out there.
Geissele ambi on mine, pricy, but it feels like it's on ball bearings. You get what you pay for in a charging handle.
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I've got a couple Radian Raptors. You'll be happy . . .
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Thanks all for the suggestions some are out of stock, ordered a Radian Raptor from Midway USA. Charging handle is the only mod maybe a optic later, installed M1 sling yesterday.
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Thanks all for the suggestions some are out of stock, ordered a Radian Raptor from Midway USA. Charging handle is the only mod maybe a optic later, installed M1 sling yesterday.
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I've heard the Radian's are very precise and smooth feeling too. Bravo's function and are dependable, but that's about it, that's why there so cheap (I have some of them too).
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I've been considering getting one of these for the pistol build I completed last year. I have always run the GI style charging handles but also always wanted the ambi feature on it too.
Ambidextrous Charging Handle .223/5.56/.300 – Durkin Tactical
Disclaimer, I am in no way affiliated with the company, just considering them as they aren't too badly priced, and in stock, unlike some of the other brands mentioned above..
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The Geissele airborne CH with the small levers is about the best I've used. The standard model digs into the specs and sternum too much, great ch but too big. I carry my rifle on a sling most of the time I have it in my hands so the handle size matters alot.
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Might as well go all the way and get a left hand upper receiver. Stag Arms makes them.
A3 Flattop Upper Assy Left-Handed | Stag Arms LLC
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You can also get a left handed receiver and build a left handed AR.
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I know this isn't what you asked for, but learn to shoot right handed. I was a lefty up until at 40 went blind in my left eye from Multiple Sclerosis I learned over the summer to shoot right handed, and never looked back. Some of my vision returned to my left eye with treatment so now I can shoot from either side if needed...Oh I used a pellet rifle to learn on....
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Radian Raptor arrived and installed a lot easier and quicker to operate . I shoot pistol RH , write LH, hold steering wheel LH , throw RH I'm mixed up guess I'm not really in my right mind.
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