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Reviews & Ratings for Geissele Airborne Charging Handle, 5.56x45mm NATO — 47 reviews

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Geissele Airborne Charging Handle, 5.56x45mm NATO
Geissele Airborne Charging Handle, 5.56x45mm NATO
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Most Helpful Positive Review Best charging handle I've used
I heard many great things about the Geissele charging handle so I bought one and it did not disappoint its ambidextrous so you don't have to worry about a dominate hand and it's smooth as butter, Also I had plenty of blowback and smell of gun powder in face with other charging handles I've used but not the Airborn it pretty much eliminated any blowback the gun produces, I want to say I HIGHLY recommend the Geissele Airnborn charging handle for any build for that matter it will not dissapoint
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Geissele Airborne Charging Handle

by TXO2000, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on October 6, 2025
Geissele Airborne Charging Handle. Ordered this to go with my new 11.5 Geissele stripped upper. Beautiful quality and workmanship. Definitely recommend
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EXCELLENT!

by Adrian Lambrinos, Verified Owner from UT, United States Written on October 4, 2025
I’m very pleased that I got this particular charging handle, because I shoot most suppressed through my 14.5. I’m finding it somehow has almost totally eliminated gassing to my eyes and face! It also shoots way smoother now too which is excellent!
Pros:
  • Eliminates almost all gas from the charging handle
  • flat shooting
Cons:
  • a little tight
Best Used for:
  • suppressed shooting
Would recommend: Yes
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G$ DDC Airborne CH

by JC, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on June 15, 2025
The ddc anodized finish was perfect, and got the beat deal here cost wise through OP…but we know it will wear with use. Paired with a Geissele ddc upper…with the tight claw tolerance, you do have to press check for it to click back at times or fully let the bolt go. The knurled handles are the nicest.
Would recommend: Yes
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Great Product

by GT, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on June 13, 2025
Great product I use them on one of my builds, would recommend to anyone
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geissele = great

by Nick, Verified Owner from MD, United States Written on April 16, 2025
Great color, sturdy, and at a good price. Would highly recommend
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highest quality charging handle

by mikey, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on March 26, 2025
sturdy, ambidextrous upgrade. Its contoured, checkered levers offer great grip, and the raised rear lip cuts gas blowback when suppressed—effective, not perfect. It’s smooth, reliable, and fits tight, though the slightly longer latch pull might slow rapid use compared to a Radian Raptor.
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Quality expected from brand

by Jesse, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on February 27, 2025
Not much to say, what expected good price. Would recommend if charging on carbine left and right shoulder.
Pros:
  • Fits mil specs rifles
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Best Charging Handle Ever!

by Ryan, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on February 13, 2025
New to firearms and had no idea what a HUGE difference that a charging handle could make. What an upgrade from any stock option! Would highly recommend. Super smooth pulls and to a certain degree also helps with recoil mitigation. Incredibly impressive and will be purchasing more Geissele parts in the future. You get what you pay for!
Pros:
  • Looks
  • Sleek, sturdy and performs perfectly
  • Smooth & Crisp operation
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Any rifle
Would recommend: Yes
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Great service

by Johnny H., Verified Owner from AZ, United States Written on January 22, 2025
Got what I needed in the promised time frame. Will continue to use.
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Smooth as Butter

by Money, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on December 27, 2024
The best charging handle, better than the radian raptor
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