AR 15 Charging Handle

[Bozz10mm]

Anyone know where I can get a decent ambidextrous charging handle for an AR 15 in the $35-$40 price range? The AXTS Raptor is running around $85 and the BCM Mod A44 at around $70. I've got a feeling most of the price is for the name.

There are probably clones out there for half that, but I can't seem to find them.

 

[Charlie]

That does seem kinda' expensive!

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[Davetex]

I've never bought anything from them but..........35.99

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Amb...5sT5x6pWEer7oQG9LAtq9nFzXSLwyvXsZ0aAvgU8P8HAQ

 

[texas skeeter]

Laughed when I saw that Dave. Now they're making charging handle knockoffs. Lol

 

[Davetex]

Laughed when I saw that Dave. Now they're making charging handle knockoffs. Lol

There's no limit.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Hmm, and free shipping. I might take a chance on it.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Made in China, maybe?

 

[Bozz10mm]

Maybe. The web site says its made in the US.

 

[Bozz10mm]

It looks a lot like a Raptor. May not be built like one. I'm gonna take a chance with it.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

If it is made in the U.S., you may have found something good.

I know a ton of gun related parts are hideously over priced, so perhaps this is a mfg. that recognizes that the market is ready for more reasonable costs, maybe.

 

[Mikewood]

Interesting. I thought all AR15 charging handles were ambidextrous. I mean you can grab it with index and middle fingers of your left hand just as well as your right hand.


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[Bozz10mm]

Interesting. I thought all AR15 charging handles were ambidextrous. I mean you can grab it with index and middle fingers of your left hand just as well as your right hand.


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That's usually how I do it anyway. I'm not even a lefty. I just like the larger "wings". Makes it easier to grab, especially with gloves.

 

[BRD@66]

That there exists a $70-85 charging handle just blows my mind. The only incident I know of personally of one failing involved a neophyte neglecting to lock it forward after chambering the round. I hear you can also pay $200+ for an AR hand guard. Unbelievable!

 

[robertc1024]

That there exists a $70-85 charging handle just blows my mind. The only incident I know of personally of one failing involved a neophyte neglecting to lock it forward after chambering the round. I hear you can also pay $200+ for an AR hand guard. Unbelievable!

Totally agree. Makes no sense to me at all.

 

[Charlie]

That there exists a $70-85 charging handle just blows my mind. The only incident I know of personally of one failing involved a neophyte neglecting to lock it forward after chambering the round. I hear you can also pay $200+ for an AR hand guard. Unbelievable!

You're right on the money! (pun intended). Those stamped out aluminum parts, and "blown" into a mold plastic parts cost only pennies to make (not counting all the graft, licensing, payolla, etc., etc.)

 

[Bozz10mm]

It blows my mind that there are $60,000 pick-up trucks.

 

[Davetex]

It blows my mind that there are $60,000 pick-up trucks.

I saw one at the Ford dealer for $75,000!!!!!!!!!! How do people buy these???

 

[texas skeeter]

Hey Bozz, let us know how that knockoff CH works out if you decide to get one. Those AXTS handles are the only ones I use but again pricey.

 

[Davetex]

Hey Bozz, let us know how that knockoff CH works out if you decide to get one. Those AXTS handles are the only ones I use but again pricey.

Yeah, if it's decent I'll probably order one.

 

[mroper]

they sell them for cheap on ebay as well