Plinker Tactical Charging Handle, anyone getting it?

[grg3d]

This is my first 15-22. I know what the charging handle is but what's the "ambi lever"? Sorry to sound dumb.

Hi So you can release the charging handle from either side of the "T"

 

[Plinker1962]

Hi So you can release the charging handle from either side of the "T"

Thanks for the info.

 

[Psycareyo]

Cool product. No extra wear issues running an aluminum handle in the polymer upper?

 

[tacticool22]

Cool product. No extra wear issues running an aluminum handle in the polymer upper?

No problems at all. The handles are smooth and anodized so there is no wear. If they were sand blasted or had a cheaper surface finish, then there might be a problem after about 10,000 chargings.

 

[Psycareyo]

Any better pricing on the plinker model? $62 is pretty steep. Or maybe a discount code?

 

[bbmclain]

Ordered mine today.......

 

[Majorlk]

GunSource originally had them listed for $46, then dropped it to $39 and then removed the price altogether and now says it's not available.

Maybe TactiCool22 got an exclusive distribution contract.

 

[tacticool22]

Nope. Not exclusive. Just their #1 seller.

 

[brad.conner]

Did they change the design? Yours looks totally different?

 

[mdoffroad]

To be honest, i think its VERY worth the original asking price just due to the latch and the more solid feel. I have had a few FTF of some junk Winchester ammo and slide the hand down the upper receiver, not even aiming at the handle, hits the handle and off we go to the next round, thats priceless.

 

[tacticool22]

Did they change the design? Yours looks totally different?

The only difference is the left extended latch has a bend in it now.

 

[Gatillo]

No problems at all. The handles are smooth and anodized so there is no wear. If they were sand blasted or had a cheaper surface finish, then there might be a problem after about 10,000 chargings.

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I really like mine and have put almost 500 rounds through my 15-22 since I got it.

I only have one little issue. After a particularly long day at the range doing some magazine exchange drills, I noticed that the pads of my right index finger were a bit raw from the top edge of the "T". I took a look at the charging handle of my Colt AR-15 and saw that the top edge was considerably rounder when compared to the Plinker product. I'll probably file it down to a rounded edge and make it that much more user friendly.

 

[Gatillo]

Okay! Did the little mod on the PLINKER charge handle edge and I have to say that it definitely decreases discomfort and fatigue.

Here are a couple of pics of what I did. It didn't take too much to make a significant difference. This may be able to be reproduced in manufacturing with a simple bead blast on the top edge.

Thoughts?

 

[tacticool22]

It has been addressed. It would be a simple change to a larger corner rounding end mill. I am a fan of round edges and smooth lines.
There is an AR charging handle that has a bunch af grooves machined into the face where your fingers grab to pull it back. It is a positive grip surface, but you don't want to pull back a lot.
After the first time you load a round, why do you use the charging handle again?
I can see that you would unload the rifle if you didn't use the magazine completely, or if you were done hunting.

 

[mdoffroad]

How aften are they REALLY used except to clear a round thats misfired?

 

[PapaBearSC]

I got my NDZ charging handle installed and LOVE IT....price was right on point too.

By the way, NDZ has the picture on their site but you can't "buy it now" or "add to cart."

Call them and they will send you one. It's just not listed yet.

 

[Majorlk]

Nope. Not exclusive. Just their #1 seller.

As far as I can find out, their only seller.

 

[mr2r6]

I got my NDZ charging handle installed and LOVE IT....price was right on point too.

By the way, NDZ has the picture on their site but you can't "buy it now" or "add to cart."

Call them and they will send you one. It's just not listed yet.

Is the handle causing any kind of "wear" to the plastic parts of the gun it comes in contact with? Also can you get it without the little picture on them?

Post some pics if you can.

 

[PapaBearSC]

I'll post pics when I get home.

Doesn't appear to be hurting anything, but I've only put 1000 rounds through rifle since installing.

Also, you have to remember that this thing does not cycle every time you shoot.....it only gets used to clear a jam or to release bolt without pressing release button. I might use it 5 times in a 500 round session......

 

[mr2r6]

I'll post pics when I get home.

Doesn't appear to be hurting anything, but I've only put 1000 rounds through rifle since installing.

Also, you have to remember that this thing does not cycle every time you shoot.....it only gets used to clear a jam or to release bolt without pressing release button. I might use it 5 times in a 500 round session......

Thanks! I talked to a guy there today (really good customer service)and will order mine on Friday. Looking forward to seeing the pics.
Thanks

 

[Psycareyo]

Well, y'all talked me into it. Just placed my order with Tacticool22 for a barrel shroud and the ambi aluminum charging handle.

 

[PapaBearSC]

Here's some crappy iPhone pics......Got "Zombie Hunter" and an American flag to go with the theme of this build....hydro-dip coming soon.

The color is a perfect match, which is what drove me AWAY from the Plinker model. This one matches perfectly and the finish and craftsmanship is top notch. Nice work NDZ.

 

[mdoffroad]

What drove you away from the Plinker model color? It shows up horribly in my pics, but in person, its a perfect match to the Smith color...

 

[PapaBearSC]

From what I have read, the color is bad. Somewhere in this thread (found it, post #41), so I went with the NDZ and couldn't be happier. Wasn't going to take the gamble that the color was off.

If yours is fine, then cool!

 

[Majorlk]

Just an observation ...

The NDZ charging handle is sold without a latch. You need to install your old stock plastic latch or buy NDZ's latch. The combination is only $2 and change cheaper than the Plinker Tactical model from TactiCool, and the latch from NDZ is not ambidextrous.

 

[xxspudxx]

Spoke with Plinker Tactical last night. They will be offering a charging handle soon that does not have the exotic latch. I look forward to this.

 

[mr2r6]

Here's some crappy iPhone pics......Got "Zombie Hunter" and an American flag to go with the theme of this build....hydro-dip coming soon.

The color is a perfect match, which is what drove me AWAY from the Plinker model. This one matches perfectly and the finish and craftsmanship is top notch. Nice work NDZ.

Looks good. We need to get up and shoot one day. Im in west ashley. I shoot out at my brothers all the time off Plowground road in Johns Island.

 

[tacticool22]

The Plinker Tactical handle matches the black of the 15-22 perfectly. It must have been a bad picture.
If the other charging handle is so great, make a new thread about it.

 

[PapaBearSC]

The Plinker Tactical handle matches the black of the 15-22 perfectly. It must have been a bad picture.
If the other charging handle is so great, make a new thread about it.

Someone asked for it, I posted it. Sorry.

 

[Kayback]

Are the ambi latch versions still available?