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Anderson Manufacturing .223/5.56 Charging Handle
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Most Helpful Positive Review Great budget ambi charging handle!
This unit may not have fancy anodized colors or graphics, but it offers a great grab-and-go option at an affordable price. It locks well, and releases easily no matter which side you grip. A good basic upgrade item!
Most Helpful Negative Review Will not fit in any of my 5 uppers
The latch on this charging handle will not open wide enough to fit into any of my uppers. Will not fit into Anderson Manufacturing or SAA milspec upper receivers. It looks like the latch on the one I received is either bent or poorly designed
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A nice upgrade

by CarlWS, from KY, United States Written on February 12, 2021
This is a good upgrade from the stock milspec charging handles; it fits well, is secure in lock, & has better release features than stock. A great deal for the money. I wish some of the "kits" would include these features instead of milspec to save costs.
Pros:
  • positive adjustments, very well made and clear glass.
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Security, hunting, renovations and building inspections
Would recommend: Yes
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Great upgrade to a standard charging handle

by Justin, Verified Owner from AZ, United States Written on June 23, 2020
Purchased as an upgrade to a standard charging handle. Without a doubt makes griping a charging handle easier. Exceeds quality for the price point. I still prefer the Raptor charging handle, but this is a great cost effective choice. Excellent product. Will more than likely get another for a different rifle.
Would recommend: Yes
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For Anderson, its a really good charging handle.

by John C, from MI, United States Written on May 27, 2020
Its 7075 T6 aluminum forged then milled and I got mine for $18 which is a great deal. I decided that if I didnt like the ambi design all i had to do was change out the latch and I would still come out on top. The milling work and and anodizing are perfect. Placed side by side with my Colt the parts are identical. I even took a few measurements and they are within .001" of each other. No complaints here at all.
Would recommend: Yes
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Anderson Charging Handle

by Pete, Verified Owner from MO, United States Written on May 7, 2020
The latch kinda looks big and awkward but it's pretty easy to get a grip, almost an enhanced extended latch if you use your left hand. For the price you cant go wrong. If you want something different than a milspec but cant afford a Raptor give this a shot.
Pros:
  • Price
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Gloves, sausage fingers, lefties and scopes
Would recommend: Yes
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Great Product, LOW PRICE

by Ace, from MN, United States Written on November 1, 2019
I have already installed this charging handle on one of my rifles.
It works PERFECTLY. Do NOT go out and spend $60-100 on a charging
handle, you are WASTING YOUR MONEY. Buy this unit and you won't be
disappointed. You can work the charging handle from either hand, no
problem. Works well with "large" scopes.
Would recommend: Yes
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Anderson Manufacturing .223/5.56 Charging Handle

by Sniper, from KS, United States Written on July 9, 2019
This is the nicest low cost charging handle I have seen. Is well built from true 7075 T6 forged aluminum. The ambidextrous latch is a plus and the nice black color matches well. This is what you want for a low cost build.
Pros:
  • low cost and well made
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Perfect fix !

by Mcreasy280, from VA, United States Written on November 12, 2018
I just bought a 224 Valkyrie upper to go with my 223/556 lower and after putting the scope on I was having a hard time reaching the charging handle...I found this Anderson extended handle and also added a B.A.D lever from Magpul and the problem is solved !
Pros:
  • all good
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • AR 15
Would recommend: Yes
Was it helpful to you? Yes | No
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