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AR-15/M16 CHARGING HANDLE Reviews & Ratings

Cycle loads with ease using this military-style charging handle assembly, complete and ready to drop-in any mil-spec upper receiver. Precision machined from rugged, yet lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum, then hardcoat anodized for a wear-resistant surface that adds strength. A final, Teflon® coating provides a slick, self-lubricating finish for exceptionally smooth operation.

SPECS: 6061 T6 aluminum, hardcoat anodized, matte black. 67?8" (17.5cm) long. Fits mil-spec AR-15/M16 upper receivers.

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4 Stars

Reviews Summary

Customers report significant issues with the AR-15/M16 Charging Handle, highlighting binding problems and poor material quality. Many suggest investing in a higher-grade alternative for better durability. While there are a few positive experiences regarding fit and price, the prevailing sentiment reflects dissatisfaction and regret over this purchase.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

80%

Reviewers consistently point out that the charging handle is made of inferior materials, with many describing it as flimsy and prone to binding. The common suggestion is to opt for a more durable option, indicating that the product quality does not meet expectations.

Functionality Issues

70%

A significant number of reviews mention severe functionality problems, such as binding and jamming during operation. This has led to frustration among users, with several stating that the charging handle was nearly impossible to operate effectively.

Fitment Problems

40%

Some customers experienced fitment issues where the charging handle did not fit correctly with their specific AR models, leading to the need for modifications. This highlights a lack of standardization and quality control in the product design.

Value for Money

60%

While some reviews acknowledge the low price of the charging handle, many users ultimately regret their purchase, suggesting that saving a bit more for a better-quality product would have been a wiser investment.

Customer Experience

75%

Many reviews express disappointment and frustration around the product's performance, leading to a negative overall customer experience. Users recommend others to do their research and avoid this charging handle to prevent similar issues.

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Nice charging handle

Fit is good. Love the Double Star logo. A great value.

no problems

a little loose with bolt open in my colt AR but fits snug with charging handle in firing position, makes the weapon operate as it should with no issues

Good price

It does the job and for a great price

[CAUTION]

Not mil-spec material, seems to be aluminum as a steel bolt carrier destroys the charging handle. My experience was when charging the bolt, the flimsy CH was marred by the bolt carrier enough that the front lip slipped up and bound itself the top of the inside of the upper....keeping the bolt carrier from being able to be charged. My suggestion...don't skimp on an item that has to do with the functionality of the rifle. Buy one with a bit higher grade metal; preferably steel.

you get what you pay for

i bought this just so i could get my gun together and after charging the weapon about 50 times the metal wore down to the point where the charging handle was binding the good thing about it was the price thats about it

Binding up from the start

Bought this for a ground up build. Didn't do my homework and regretted it. From the start it was binding up. Swapped it out with a milspec unit and the problem disappeared.

Pure Junk

I installed this into my newly built AR 15 and it started jamming right away. This Handle almost jammed, so bad we could almost not even get the bolt back out of the Upper Receiver. I would stay have far away from this handle. Spend a little more and save our money and hands from getting pinched trying to get it to work right.

Buyer Beware!

Not mil-spec material, seems to be aluminum as a steel bolt carrier destroys the charging handle. I normally would not give a 1 star review, but this CH simply does not even work. My experience was when charging the bolt, the flimsy CH was marred by the bolt carrier enough that the front lip slipped up and bound itself the top of the inside of the upper....keeping the bolt carrier from being able to be charged. My suggestion...don't skimp on an item that has to do with the functionality of the rifle. Buy the Vltor with enhanced latch for a little more money. You likely that you won't have to send this garbage back as I did.

not so hot

This is made of 6061 aluminum, it sucks and is weak. I wish I had realized that when I ordered it. IT BINDS up the bolt carrier group, and it is already noticeably dented in the front lip (under the hole) AFTER ONLY 10 charges with my rifle. Get one that is made of 7075 aluminum. It came as part of a kit, but I'll try to return it.

Not compatible

This item is profiled incorrectly to fit the notch in an Aero Precision upper receiver and as such, the latch's finger does not reach the recess in the upper receiver to retain it after charging. It requires much filing and that weakens the latch where there's not much metal to start with.