When it comes to upgrading components on your AR-15 or modern sporting rifle – whether it is modifying a factory rifle or building one from scratch – you want to make sure that every piece you meticulously choose serves a purpose for you. You want it to be “more speed, less drag” and improve the overall performance of your chosen weapon system. So, does this still apply to small components? How about a charging handle? Simple and rudimentary in their appearance, upgrading your charging handle can improve the functionality of your gun quite a bit. Let’s check out how.
One element we all combat as shooters is the elements: Mother Nature. When the conditions around you start to get nasty, you still need to be able to operate and execute with your firearm. That is why if you upgrade your AR-15’s charging handle, you can get greater dexterity in inclement conditions, weather, and conquer that adversity. An upgraded charging handle can also afford you the ability to accomplish unconscious weapon manipulations more easily. Like, running your charging handle instinctually without having to look at the act you are executing.
The benefit of an improved charging handle can also equate to it being easier to clear jams in the chamber of your rifle and other malfunctions. If you have ever had a round get stuck, you know how hard it is to whack that out by pounding on a Mil-Spec charging handle (it sucks and often does not work). An improved charging handle could have longer handles giving you ample leverage to jar free a stuck round. Aside from the practical benefits, let us not forget the superficial ones. All your range cadre is going to be jealous of your slick rig with improved, custom components like those from Tyrant CNC. It kicks up the curb appeal a notch to set you apart from other mundane shooters on the firing line.
Finally, an improved charging handle will allow you to run the rifle when optics are mounted and otherwise obstruct your handling of the charging handle more easily. Everybody knows that once you add an optic to your AR-15, it immediately becomes difficult to reach your charging handle. This often leads to busted knuckles or foibles in weapon manipulations. With an improved charging handle, you can run your weapon as intended without failures or hiccups.
So, if you are contemplating whether it helps to pay for an improved charging handle, the answer is an emphatic YES. Upgrading that one simple component can help you a lot in the long run. In the end, make sure to get out there training, honing your craft, getting reps with your firearms, and Tyrant can help you along the way with some rad accessories. Until next time, continually check out our blog, join our newsletter, and watch the website for new and exciting updates! As always, let us know all your thoughts in the comments below. We love it when you participate in our articles and keep the conversation going!
