Reviews & Ratings for FM Products PCC Paratrooper Charging Handle Kit — 11 reviews — Page 1

Great product and great service! Highly recommend and Fox Trot Mike products are right in my hometown of Boise Idaho

I think calling this item a "Paratrooper charging handle" is a bit odd but whatever FM named it....it WORKS!
My EoxtrotMike 45 cal Ar pistol came stock with a plastic charging rod. My first thought was "Who would make something as subject to force as a charging handle, out of plastic. First time I took it to the range, after about 50 rounds fired, the charging rod began jamming, making it impossible to retract the bolt fully. Apparently, the heat of firing caused it to bend in the little channel it rides in.

I found this item in Optics Planet and quickly ordered one. Next time I took my FM to the range it was outfitted with this aluminum charging handle. I fired a total of 150 rounds of various types and weights of 45 cal ammo through it; some rapid fire which caused the weapon to heat up a bit. During the entire range episode, this charging rod worked flawlessly. IF you have one of Foxtrot Mike forward cocking pistol caliber Ar's, I HIGHLY recommend replacing the plastic charging rid with one of these aluminum ones. I was so happy with the way it functioned in my weapon that I bought a second one "just in case."

The charging handle that comes stock with the FM 45 7" Ar pistol is plastic. Apparently, with the heat build-up with somewhat rapid firing, it frequently would bind in the handguard when trying to charge the pistol. This charging rod is made of sturdy aluminum. It totally eliminated any binding while trying to charge the weapon. The folding "paratrooper" know is a nice plus to the package.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE STOCK PLASTIC ITEM.

I guess since updating the lineup, there is now a long and short version. This was cheap enough to take a chance, it is in fact the short version. Fit my 8.5" upper.

This is a must have for the forward charging uppers.

Fast shipping. Exactly what I wanted. Definitely an upgrade from the one that comes with it. Install was quick and easy.

Love this charging handle! It allows the use of 2-3 fingers when chambering rounds. It also isn’t as bulky as the polymer charging handle which gives more space on the top rail for mounting irons and pressure switches.

So glad I purchased this.
Love the flip out handle and it's all metal !

It is a nice upgrade from the original if you want a little larger handle and easy to install. Definitely worth it.

I have the first generation of the FM-9 upper, and the plastic folding handle always made me nervous that it would snap someday, this new one is very solid. I would recommend it.