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Nice, Chunky Charging Handle by Meest, November 13, 2023
Fit and finish is excellent, this charging handle was exactly what I was looking for at a fantastic price. A bit more chunky than other common choices but this fits just right. Shipping was a little slow but overall I recommend Optics Planet for th...
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Better Than I Thought by Core-Lokt, Verified Owner, January 26, 2024
The only aftermarket charging handles I'd ever bought were Armaspec and Breek Arms. This Fortis handle is so much smoother and positive-engagement than those.
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Product Info for Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles

The Fortis Hammer charging handle stays true to our brand. We engineer, design, & develop military grade accessories that look good and functions great. Tested and evaluated by industry professionals, then put to the test by people in the military and law enforcement community. We continuously refined our design and came up with the Hammer. So charge your rifle, drop the Hammer, and go!image

Specifications for Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles:

Manufacturer: Fortis Manufacturing
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Fabric/Material: 7075-T6 Billet Aluminum
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: M16, AR-15
Hand: Ambidextrous
Condition: New

Features of Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles

  • The aggressive serrations on the latch support use with either shooting gloves or without
  • Redesigned the back stop for the latch, so stress is taken off the roll pin

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  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles

Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, FDE Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE , UPC: 850015927423 , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE
  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, Gold Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GLD , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-GLD , UPC: 850015927935 , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-GLD
  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, ODG Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG , UPC: 850015927911 , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG
  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handle, Grey, 556-HAMMER-NCKL , MPN: 556-HAMMER-NCKL , UPC: 810103342941 , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-NCKL

Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16 Charging Handles Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • USED Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, FDE Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE, EDEMO1, Used, Condition Fair , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE-EDEMO1 , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE-EDEMO1
  • Open Box, Dealer Demo, Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, FDE Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE-DMO , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-FDE-DMO
  • Open Box, Dealer Demo, Fortis Manufacturing Hammer AR15/M16, ODG Anodize, 556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG-DMO , Code: 2GN-CGH-FOR208-556-HAMMER-ANO-ODG-DMO
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