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SKU: 1134588
UPC: 812441021359
MPN: SCAH-AME-00BT-00
The Troy Ambidextrous Extended Charging Handle 5.56 is a drop-in upper receiver part for shooters who run their rifles hard and want consistent, repeatable charging from either side. Built for AR15, M16, and M4 type rifles, it replaces the standard mil-spec handle with an ambidextrous design that lets you cycle the bolt with your support hand without breaking your firing grip. That matters most for left-handed shooters, anyone running a forward optic mount, and operators who manipulate the rifle under stress. It fits cleanly into the upper and works with the same charging stroke you already know. Browse our full lineup of rifle parts to round out a build.
Troy Industries machines this handle from hardened aircraft aluminum, the same grade of material that holds up to the repeated impact and torque a charging handle sees over thousands of rounds. The defining feature is the pair of extended latch tabs with enlarged surface area on both sides of the handle. That larger contact patch gives gloved hands, cold hands, and hands working around a magnified optic a positive surface to grab, which cuts down on the fumbling that comes with a small mil-spec latch. The ambidextrous geometry means the same pull works whether you reach over the top or pull from the support side. It is built for operation under extreme conditions, per manufacturer specifications, and made in the USA. Drop it into any standard 5.56 upper.
Reach for this handle when you are building or upgrading a defensive carbine, a duty rifle, or a competition gun where fast, ambidextrous manipulation pays off. Anyone who has run malfunction drills with a stock latch knows how much easier a clean charge becomes with a wider tab to grip. It pairs naturally with other upgrades like an upgraded bolt catch or a fresh enhanced bolt when you are working through the upper. Install it once and the difference shows up every time you charge the rifle. See our broader selection of AR15 parts for the rest of your build.
It fits AR15, M16, and M4 type rifles chambered in 5.56. The handle drops into a standard mil-spec upper receiver and uses the same charging stroke as the factory handle it replaces, so no modification to the upper is required.
Troy Industries machines this handle from hardened aircraft aluminum. That material holds up to the repeated impact and torque a charging handle takes over thousands of rounds, which is why it is rated for operation under extreme conditions per the manufacturer.
The ambidextrous design lets you charge the rifle with either hand without breaking your firing grip, and the extended tabs give gloved or cold hands a larger surface to grab. That combination helps left-handed shooters and anyone running a forward-mounted optic.
Yes. The enlarged tabs are designed to give you a positive grip surface even when a scope or optic sits close to the charging handle, which is where small mil-spec latches often become hard to reach.
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