Fm "paratrooper charging handle - FM Products PCC Paratrooper Charging Handle Kit

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."