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Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle Up to $2.50 Off — 4 models

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Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU
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is this red the same as the la red stock? reds match up good? Expert Answer

The Red Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle will not be a perfect match to the LA Stock in red due to material differences. However, it will be the closest option in terms of color matching.

by Ethan, Gear Expert, September 28, 2022
This fit in smith & wesson response.? If this isn't it, can you suggest me which one might fit it! Can you answer this question?
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Customer Reviews
Most Recent Reviews Great Charging Handle! by Lonnie, December 24, 2024
Great quality, and looks really cool also! Glad I went with Fortis. Optics Planet had a great price and shipping was fast!
Most Recent Reviews Works Smooth by RichR, November 24, 2023
Installed this charging handle and when I used it the first time it was so smooth, I needed to double check I had charged the AR correctly. Love it
Most Recent Reviews Great Product by Carter Willis, Verified Owner, June 21, 2023
Great Product well built, the color was nice, much better than the CH that came with my gun. It may be a little"blingy"mfor some but just the part if you're looking to add a little color to your weapon.
Most Recent Reviews Workhorse build by Easystreet, Verified Owner, November 28, 2021
This thing is beefy. There is no flex and once i cycled 50 times, lubricated the wear marks ( nothing unusual just normal metal to metal wear) and the cycled 50 more it started to smooth out. Now its cycling like butter. Two Radian charging handles I...
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Most Recent Reviews great add on to my Ar by Deborah Herrera, Verified Owner, July 30, 2021
I got this charging handle in gray so it matches my butt stock, pistol grip and rail . I love it looks great it’s a lot better than the stock one .. it’s a little pricey though I had $20 OpticsPlanet bucks so I got mine for 40 ….
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Product Info for Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle

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

Do not close slam the bolt closed when there is no barrel attached. This could damage your charging handle and warranty may not apply.

The color of actual product may vary from image. Anodizing can also differ from each batch.

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Specifications for Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle:

Manufacturer: Fortis Manufacturing
Finish: Type III Hard Coat Anodized
Fabric/Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Gun Make: AR Platform
Gun Model: M16, AR-15
Condition: New
Weight: 1.5 oz

Features of Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle:

  • Machined from 7075 T6 Billet aluminum
  • 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
  • Hardcoat anodized
  • 1.5 oz - durable, yet extremely light

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  • Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle

Which weapon models is Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle compatible with?

Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle is compatible with AR-15, M16

Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle Orderable Models

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Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Black, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK , UPC: 855476008919 , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-BLK
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED , MPN: 556-Hammer-ANO-RED , UPC: 855476008940 , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-RED
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Grey, 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY , UPC: 855476008933 , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-GRY
Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU , UPC: 855476008926 , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU

Fortis Manufacturing Hammer 5.56mm AR15/M16 Charging Handle Unavailable & Discontinued Models

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USED Fortis Manufacturing Hammer Charging Handle, AR-15/ M16, 5.56x45mm NATO, Anodized, Blue, 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU, EDEMO1, Used, Condition Fair, Scratches , MPN: 556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU-EDEMO1 , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-BLU-EDEMO-SC-D
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Black, FORT556-HAMMER-BT , MPN: FORT556-HAMMER-BT , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-FORT556-HAMMER-BT
Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Gray, FORT556-HAMMER-GREY , MPN: FORT556-HAMMER-GREY , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-FORT556-HAMMER-GREY
Open Box, Dealer Demo, Fortis Manufacturing 5.56MM AR15/M16 Hammer Charging Handle, Hardcoat Anodized, Red, Medium, 556-Hammer-ANO-RED , MPN: 556-Hammer-ANO-RED-DMO , Code: 2GN-CGH-RS561-556-HAMMER-ANO-RED-DMO
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