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Why is this not designed for use with suppressors, SBRs, or full auto? — 1 Answer

by Layton, from LA, United States Asked on July 16, 2019

Name Strike Industries .223/5.56 Latchless Charging Handle (4.5)
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Answered by Eric, member, from TX, United States, on August 21, 2019

Suppressors and short barrels mean that the gas exiting the muzzle will be at a higher pressure, which causes gas to vent rearward past the bolt and out of the slot where the charging handle goes. If the charging handle is latchless, it will shoot backward and hit you in the face.

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