Left Handed AR Charge Handles - What do you like

Silverlode · Jul 18, 2012

Friend of mine is a lefty and posed this question to me. Who uses and recommends what? That Ranier ambi one looks nice, but at $80 I'm trying to find him cheaper alternatives. Money isn't as big a factor as quality or performance though, so as long as it is worth it, so be it.

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wjt1169 · Jul 18, 2012

Quality and reliable performance usually cost though..."just say'n":

NathanJ · Jul 18, 2012

I'm left handed and shoot that way. I just adapted. Not that big a deal.

BradMacc82 · Jul 18, 2012

I'm a lefty as well, I just use a BCM Gunfighter (Med. Latch). Does the job for me.

The only time I even use the CH, is to clear a jam or lock the bolt back manually.

bkuether · Jul 18, 2012

Silverlode said:
Friend of mine is a lefty and posed this question to me. Who uses and recommends what? That Ranier ambi one looks nice, but at $80 I'm trying to find him cheaper alternatives. Money isn't as big a factor as quality or performance though, so as long as it is worth it, so be it.

Thanks

I put a "righty" BCM Gunfighter on my Stag 8L. The way Robert Bollinger explained it to me, (and I agree since I have shot it....) You hold the gun with your left hand, and charge it with your right. Since your index finger is "to the left" it makes sense to have release to left as well.... Picture posted below. This is a great configuration. No complaints, and trust me, after shooting right handed rifles all my life, I WOULD complain!!!!!

Boom Boom · Jul 18, 2012

$80 is roughly the going rate for a high-quality charging handle, especially a left-handed one. A personal favorite that I own is by Phase 5 Tactical. It's also $80.

I seriously doubt your buddy will dislike the Rainier. It looks like a well-built, quality piece that's worth every penny.

Unless your buddy sees and feels these $80 handles in person, it's tough to appreciate how rugged and well-made they are compared to the cheap, flimsy stock handles on most ARs.

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