Charging Handle

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The AR-15 charging handle pulls the bolt back to load, clear and lock the action open. The mil-spec handle has a small latch on the left; ambidextrous and extended-latch handles are easier to use with a scope or LPVO in the way, and gas-busting designs keep gas out of your face when you shoot suppressed.

Any mil-spec AR-15 charging handle fits a standard AR-15 upper; AR-10 and some side-charging uppers need their own. Compare charging handles across stores below and add one to your build.

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Geissele Super Charging Handle (SCH), Black ‒ 05-313BGeissele Automatics	—	—	—	—	$105.996 storesIn stock
Geissele Super Charging Handle (SCH), DDC ‒ 05-313SGeissele Automatics	—	—	—	—	$120.007 storesIn stockSale
Gas Buster Charging Handle W/Flat LatchPrecision Reflex, Inc.AR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$89.994 storesIn stock
Airborne Charging Handle BlackGeissele AutomaticsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$110.006 storesIn stock
AR-15 Raptor SD Ambidextrous Charging Handle BlackRadian WeaponsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$134.958 storesIn stock
AR-15 .223 Charging HandleLuth-ARAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$18.795 storesIn stock
AR-15 Raptor Ambidextrous Charging Handle BlackRadian WeaponsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$104.958 storesIn stock
AR-15 Raptor-LT Ambidextrous Charging Handle BlackRadian WeaponsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$74.998 storesIn stock
Geissele MCX Super Charging Handle - BlackGeissele AutomaticsBlack	—	—	Black	—	$140.005 storesIn stock
Next Level Armament MPX Ambi Charge Handle and Block KitNext Level Armament	—	—	—	—	$97.001 storeIn stock
Next Level Armament M&P 15-22 Scythe Charging HandleNext Level Armament	—	—	—	—	$54.002 storesIn stock
Radian Raptor Ambidextrous Charging Handle - 7.62Radian WeaponsAR-10	—	AR-10	—	—	$129.998 storesIn stock
Kinetic Development Group SCAR AMBI CHARGING HANDLEKinetic Development Group	—	—	—	—	$60.116 storesIn stock
POF Tomahawk Ambidextrous Charging Handle, .223/5.56 - 00849Patriot Ordnance FactoryAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$95.995 storesIn stock
Seekins Precision DNA Charging Handle - .308/7.62Seekins PrecisionAR-10	—	AR-10	—	—	$75.001 storeIn stock
AR-15/M16 Super Charging Handle, BlackGeissele AutomaticsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$110.002 storesIn stock
AR-15 Raptor-SL Ambidextrous Charging Handle BlackRadian WeaponsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$104.957 storesIn stock
Strike Latchless Charging Handle BlackStrike IndustriesAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$36.957 storesIn stock
CMMG .22ARC .22 LR Charging Handle Assembly -22BA596CMMG	—	—	—	—	$13.997 storesIn stock
CMMG AR15 Charging Handle Assembly, Black - 55BA5ECCMMGAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$23.998 storesIn stock
POF-USA Strike Eagle Ambidextrous .223 / 5.56 Charging Handle - 01542Patriot Ordnance FactoryAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$96.003 storesIn stock
AR-15 Raptor-LT/Talon L/S Combo Black AnodizedRadian WeaponsAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$127.997 storesIn stock
AR-15 Charging Handle AssemblyCMMGAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$30.991 storeIn stock
AR-15 Rack Ambidextrous Charging Handle BlackBattle Arms DevelopmentAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$105.153 storesIn stock
Charging Handle Gas Buster Combat Latch 308arPrecision Reflex, Inc.AR-10	—	AR-10	—	—	$85.995 storesIn stockSale
Ambidextrous Liberty 5.56mm Ambi Narrow Latch Charging Handle For AR-15Sons Of Liberty Gun WorksAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$90.256 storesIn stock
Ambidextrous Liberty 5.56mm Ambi Standard Latch Charging Handle For AR-15Sons Of Liberty Gun WorksAR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$90.257 storesIn stock
Gas Buster Charging Handle W/ Big Military LatchPrecision Reflex, Inc.AR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$85.996 storesIn stockSale
Gas Buster Charging Handle With Combat LatchPrecision Reflex, Inc.AR-15	—	AR-15	—	—	$85.996 storesIn stockSale
Combo ARCH-El Charging Handle W/Extended Latch AR-15 BlackStrike IndustriesAR-15 · Black	—	AR-15	Black	—	$34.998 storesIn stock

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Charging Handle: common questions

Do I need an ambidextrous charging handle?

It's not required, but an ambidextrous or extended latch is easier to grab with either hand, with gloves, or under a magnified optic, and it helps left-handed shooters.

What is a gas-busting charging handle?

It seals the gap behind the charging handle so less gas blows back toward your face, which matters most when you shoot suppressed.

Does any AR-15 charging handle fit my upper?

Yes, mil-spec AR-15 charging handles fit standard AR-15 uppers. AR-10 (.308) uppers and some side-charging uppers need their own handles.