Charging handle

[DocEda]

Ive owned my Ar 15-22 for about a year now and have loved shooting it, however the ability to customize it like a most Ar's is virtually non existant. Looking at the many types of customized parts Ive always wanted an ambidextrious charging handle latch. Not being able to find one I decided to make my own. Please critique and comment.

Thanks
DocEda

 

[photoracer]

Ive owned my Ar 15-22 for about a year now and have loved shooting it, however the ability to customize it like a most Ar's is virtually non existant. Looking at the many types of customized parts Ive always wanted an ambidextrious charging handle latch. Not being able to find one I decided to make my own. Please critique and comment.

Thanks
DocEda

What do you mean by non-existent? Mine has a Nordic full float alloy front tube, Geissele competition trigger, remote bolt release, and Ergo overmolded grip with palm shelf.
There are ambidextrous charging handle lever out there although I have not considered seeing if one can be modified. I suppose if I still shot left-handed I would be more serious about it.

 

[Juvicator]

Google search brings up a few ambo charging handles.

 

[Juvicator]

That looks good. I have one that I drew up and almost started, but my need for it was not enough. I'm still kicking around the idea of modifying mine to have a side charging handle and getting rid of the rear one. Don't like working that far back when shooting.

 

[TAMARISK]

Ive owned my Ar 15-22 for about a year now and have loved shooting it, however the ability to customize it like a most Ar's is virtually non existant. Looking at the many types of customized parts Ive always wanted an ambidextrious charging handle latch. Not being able to find one I decided to make my own. Please critique and comment.

Thanks
DocEda

Being a leftie, I'm looking to do the same thing....what material did you make it out of?

 

[DocEda]

Acft aluminum.

It was made from acft grade aluminum. For the guy who said they make an abundance of parts for the ar 15-22, yeah the lower receiver is the same as a typical ar, upper is not. Ofcoures you can find parts for it. I've got a barrel shroud, etc but for 22 application specific and specifically to the sections of the gun like the charging handle release they don't make. I've been through and through always looking for parts.

 

[tork'd]

would this work???

http://www.amazon.com/AR15-Ambidextrous-Tactical-Charging-Latch/dp/B003SHM74E/ref=pd_rhf_sc_shvl22

 

[TAMARISK]

That certainly looks like it would work.....anybody know for sure if a standard AR latch will fit the charging handles on our rifles?

 

[buster2]

Plinker Tacticle has a great one

 

[wolverine]

That certainly looks like it would work.....anybody know for sure if a standard AR latch will fit the charging handles on our rifles?

Morning TAMARISK

The standard AR latch works a bit differently than the 15-22 latch.

On the 15-22- the charging handle latch snaps OVER & hooks on a protruding bump on the upper receiver.
On the AR- the latch snaps INTO a depression hole on the upper so the latch is a bit different shape & length.

Maybe with enough bending & re-work the standard AR latch would work on the 15-22 but it sure isn't a drop in fit.

 

[TAMARISK]

Thanks for that info Wolverine! Not having a standard AR style rifle to look at, I wasn't sure...

 

[TAMARISK]

Plinker Tacticle has a great one

I just checked out their website, agreed, good looking product, but no ordering info there that I saw.....

 

[DocEda]

There should be a email link if there isn't let me know and when I get back from shooting I'll help you look

 

[TAMARISK]

There should be a email link if there isn't let me know and when I get back from shooting I'll help you look

Yep, the email link is there....just sent off a quick inquiry to the contact listed for New Jersey, as I didn't see one for PA....strange.....Thanks, Doc

 

[tacticool22]

That certainly looks like it would work.....anybody know for sure if a standard AR latch will fit the charging handles on our rifles?

No. Standard AR latches will not work. The latch face to the pivot hole is all wrong and unfortunately can't be modified.
NDZ has some great latches that can be customized.
I have some charging handles.
Bolt Parts : Tacticool22, Tactical .22 Rifle Parts and Accessories

 

[Brett248Vista]

Jody,

Those handles look awesome! Love the way you placed your logo too!

 

[yugowego]

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[tacticool22]

Im cant believe nobody mentioned Simple Weapon Solutions new Ambi latch.

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OOPS! Simple Weapon Solutions has a GREAT new Ambi latch