Any AR charging handle or add on that will allow me to pull not the end of the T?

[lavino]

Any charging handle or mod out there that will allow me to pull the middle of the T preferably on the left hand side.

 

[ctcs]

Like the Radian charging handle?

 

[dunning]

I have the original raptor which is the best I've ever had. How does this one compare? Anyone?

 

[ctcs]

The original Raptor was designed by Rainier Arms, then sold by AXTS, and then their name changed to Radian.

The Radian Raptor-LT is the lightweight version, with a direct lineage from the original Raptor

 

[lavino]

Something like this. But I dunno if they are available in Canada at all... I don't wanna have to do an import for just a charging handle.

 

[Onagoth]

there are several options now....but ever since I bought the raptor, I don't use anything else.

It's as smooth as silk and strong to boot

 

[RyanMumbles]

Wow, never seen anything like that. Looks like a side charging adaptor?

 

[Still alive]

Any particular reason you need to pull the middle of the T?
You should get whatever you want. Just curious as to why.

 

[Kratos]

Something like this. But I dunno if they are available in Canada at all... I don't wanna have to do an import for just a charging handle.

This is pretty neat, but there are side charging AR15 uppers, unless they’re proprietary units (bolt/ch/upper as one). I use the CH from the second post, mine is branded Raptor. Either hand can charge it, you also can charge it with your boot if needed (safely of course).

 

[lavino]

Any particular reason you need to pull the middle of the T?
You should get whatever you want. Just curious as to why.

Oh simple It is more of a habit thing. All my rifles have side charging handle like the Henry AR7, JR Carbine, T97 and SKS. I got used to them too much that the AR-15 style charging handle is quite odd for me to use. I can overcome this eventually

 

[Still alive]

Oh simple It is more of a habit thing. All my rifles have side charging handle like the Henry AR7, JR Carbine, T97 and SKS. I got used to them too much that the AR-15 style charging handle is quite odd for me to use. I can overcome this eventually

Got it!
In that case, I would highly, highly, recommend the same thing as everyone else. Get the Raptor! It sticks out far enough that you can train your left hand to cycle it very easily.

One thing with the Raptor....If you use a single point sling and have the bolt back open on the AR, you may catch the charging handle on your gear easily and drop your bolt. No big deal except you may jump a bit when you’re not expecting your bolt to slam forward on its own!

If you really have issues with the left handed thing, then maybe get a XCR or B&T or ACR instead?

 

[Tarrantula]

Any type of extended latch should do the trick. The stock charging handle latch is typically quite small and can be harder to manipulate in cold weather/gloves etc. But I hardly ever pull the entire T back, always just use left hand (over or underhanded) to grab and pull sharply to the shoulder.

I have never used a Raptor style handle but they look awesome and I have only heard good things.

 

[BioPace]

Oh simple It is more of a habit thing. All my rifles have side charging handle like the Henry AR7, JR Carbine, T97 and SKS. I got used to them too much that the AR-15 style charging handle is quite odd for me to use. I can overcome this eventually

It may feel different now, but bear in mind you’ll be using the charging handle less than in those rifles probably.
Bolt release for reloads (unlike SKS for example).

 

[BillD]

Very easy to grab the Raptor left-handed, got lucky with finding one on sale when looking for one myself.

 

[lavino]

You guys totally sold me the Raptor I think I will go for that. Looks awesome.