10/22 Left Handed Charging Handle - Questions

MooseSlayer07

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Hey folks, I've been considering picking up a kit to swap which side the charging handle is on for my 10/22.

So far, I've found three options:
- ELITE22LC Left Charging Receiver
- Tandemkross Advantage Charging Handle
- 3D printed version of the Tandemkross kit

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So, does anyone have any experience with one or all three of these options? What should I know about purchasing something like this? Which do you think would be the most reliable? As far as I can tell, I should be able to still use the Tech Sights I bought for my 10/22 build with any of these.
 
The left side receiver is on an American website ... you'll need to import a whole new firearm. I don't trust 3D for anything serious. But speaking of serious, those Tandem guys are trying to sport some serious whiskers. Your call. But, I'd go for the two-guide rods and left/right charging handles from the manufacturer first.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
The left side receiver is on an American website ... you'll need to import a whole new firearm. I don't trust 3D for anything serious. But speaking of serious, those Tandem guys are trying to sport some serious whiskers. Your call. But, I'd go for the two-guide rods and left/right charging handles from the manufacturer first.
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I'm seriously considering the Tandemkross option, because it's drop-in and well priced.
 
maple_leaf_eh said:
The left side receiver is on an American website ... you'll need to import a whole new firearm. I don't trust 3D for anything serious. But speaking of serious, those Tandem guys are trying to sport some serious whiskers. Your call. But, I'd go for the two-guide rods and left/right charging handles from the manufacturer first.
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MooseSlayer07 said:
I'm seriously considering the Tandemkross option, because it's drop-in and well priced.
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So, after digging further, it turns out that my Tech Sights would not be compatible with standard picatinny, as they require a 3/8 dovetail rail.

This really only leaves me one option: remixing the 3D clone of the Tandemkross kit to be a hybrid rail like the stock one I have.
 
I don't know how the aftermarket ones work, so another option is replacing your receiver.

I know that SBI makes one that is not priced to bad, but have no experience with it. https://spectreballistics.com/receivers/23-43-model-st-22-1022-receiver.html#/28-color-black

Tacsol is the other one that I know, and I run their TD receiver. Actually love the set up and surprised more do not offer the left hand bolt handle. It is actually way more comfortable to run the 10/22 with the left bolt handle.
https://store.theshootingcentre.com/tacsol-x-ring-vr-receiver-matte-od/
 
Do you get any blowback with these ?
Standard 10/22 with a right handed shooter puts any blowback well away from the face and eyes
Would think both sides of the receiver being open would really increase the blowback effect
 
wallz said:
I don't know how the aftermarket ones work, so another option is replacing your receiver.

I know that SBI makes one that is not priced to bad, but have no experience with it. https://spectreballistics.com/receivers/23-43-model-st-22-1022-receiver.html#/28-color-black

Tacsol is the other one that I know, and I run their TD receiver. Actually love the set up and surprised more do not offer the left hand bolt handle. It is actually way more comfortable to run the 10/22 with the left bolt handle.
https://store.theshootingcentre.com/tacsol-x-ring-vr-receiver-matte-od/
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That SBI receiver is very nice. My only gripe with it is that my expensive iron sights aren't compatible. I love the M1 Garand style sights.

As for Tascol, that's pretty cool too, but far out of my budget.

Without replacing the entire stock, do you think there's a way to still run my Tech Sights with any of these kits or receivers?
 
southerner45 said:
Do you get any blowback with these ?
Standard 10/22 with a right handed shooter puts any blowback well away from the face and eyes
Would think both sides of the receiver being open would really increase the blowback effect
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I'm not nessecarily concerned about blowback, this is just 22lr. I also wear eye protection while shooting, so I should be just fine.
 
southerner45 said:
Do you get any blowback with these ?
Standard 10/22 with a right handed shooter puts any blowback well away from the face and eyes
Would think both sides of the receiver being open would really increase the blowback effect
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Never had any blowback and been running my Tacsol receiver like that for 6 or so years now, shooting off the right shoulder.

It is like running and shooting a left hand action off the right shoulder. Actually very intuitive and I don't mind it at all. Been running a 6 dasher now for a few months since getting it, and I actually prefer it for a bench rifle.

MooseSlayer07 said:
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Should be cheap enough to get a conversion from picatiny to dovetail, or atleast have one 3D printed. I would think the rail would hold up without any issues seeing it is on a 22.
 
wallz said:
Never had any blowback and been running my Tacsol receiver like that for 6 or so years now, shooting off the right shoulder.

It is like running and shooting a left hand action off the right shoulder. Actually very intuitive and I don't mind it at all. Been running a 6 dasher now for a few months since getting it, and I actually prefer it for a bench rifle.



Should be cheap enough to get a conversion from picatiny to dovetail, or atleast have one 3D printed. I would think the rail would hold up without any issues seeing it is on a 22.
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I'm leaning towards remixing the 3D clone of the Tandemkross kit. You know anyone who'd modify the picatinny to be a hybrid like the stock rail on the 10/22s?
 
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