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Reviews & Ratings for Vltor Charging Handle, 5.56mm — 120 reviews

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Vltor Charging Handle, 5.56mm
Vltor Charging Handle, 5.56mm
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Most Helpful Positive Review Gunfighter
This is the first option that should be changed, the factory charging handle is very good but once you add optics its to narrow. The BCM gunfighter charging handle is wide easily reached. ...
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Most Helpful Negative Review it ain't good, breh
If you like to not be able to pull back your charging handle cause it grinds against the upper receiver and takes finish and metal off then this is perfect. Nice grinding of metal on metal action. Never had this issue with any other build or charging handle.
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Nice addition

by Tanner, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on April 14, 2024
I would say this is that nice middle ground on price for something that is upper tier in quality. That finish is that nice flat black. Not that semi gloss black you get with certain items from other companies. The latch is just about the right length for me. Although I may try different latch lengths, this charging handle model is probably my go to from now on.
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Nice single side charging handle.

by GW, Verified Owner from OR, United States Written on January 29, 2024
Bought this to esu with flip up magnifier. Kept pinching right hand when returning magnifier to rest on rh side of AR. Install this left hand charging handle. Problem solved. Quality is what you'd expect from Vltor. Great as usual.
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Great product

by Jz, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on January 13, 2024
Great product. Much easier to charge the rifle. As always shipped quickly by opticsplanet.
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Great Quality

by Fred, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on December 15, 2023
If you run large scopes or thermal on your AR this charging handle is Great. The large latch handle is the perfect size, not to large or to small.
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Bring it back!

by Loyd Lamberson, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on December 8, 2023
Glad that Vltor brought back the classic Charging Handle. I have a few of the BCM labeled ones and I prefer these types over the new BCM Charging Handles.
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Still the favorite

by steve, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on July 25, 2023
Just buy it you won’t regret it. Very smooth and sturdy. The mod 4 latch is perfect for me. No snagging but big enough for my finger to catch with no issue. This works great with 90 degree offset iron sights in the furthest back position.
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on second thought....

by JJ, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on July 21, 2023
So this was fine in the first upper (Aero) I put it in. The other 2 uppers I tried (ruger556, bcm) had an extremely tight fit creating unnecessary drag and wear.
Just for kicks I checked the fit on a second Aero, and it took force to put it in place. My conclusion is, the specs are slightly off. If I had to do it again, I'd opt for a different option. The Aero Breach is a great option and wont break the bank.
Would recommend: No
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great for what it is

by JJ, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on June 19, 2023
I have Geissele ACH and Noveske Super Bada$$ charging handles - both a step above this one imho. Also a lot pricier. But this works well and its a time proven piece. I threw this one onto an Aero Wylde 18" upper. It works well and smooth.
Homeschool your kids!!! I'd recommend this CH to anyone who wants to save a few bucks without sacrificing anything in terms of performance.
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Grab 'er by the medium handle

by PK, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on January 19, 2023
Thos thing is Smooth AF. Fit and finish are above what what you would expect. I see no need to pay $80+ for the competition when this suits my needs. I am literally writing this review because i liked it so much that i want a discount code to buy another.
Would recommend: Yes
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Best Charging handle

by Alan, from CA, United States Written on January 4, 2023
I have these on every AR platform I own. sturdy and very smooth. I have tried others that cost much more, but the quality of these beats them all! A Larger version is also available for the AR10's work just as well.
Pros:
  • Price
  • Sturdy
  • Asteticly pleasing
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Any AR Platform
Would recommend: Yes
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