Rise Armament AR-15 Charging Handle

The purpose of an AR 15 charging handle is very simple: It "charges" your rifle. It certainly isn't as glamorous as an AR-15 trigger or an AR-15 handguard, but it serves its purpose. And just like rifles themselves, some charging handles are better than others; this leads them to the RISE Armament RA-212 Extended Latch Charging Handle. After you insert a magazine into your rifle, you pull back on the charging handle. This process allows the bolt to grab a round and feed it into the chamber. After that, you're ready to shoot. However, not all charging handles are equal. The RISE RA-212 is precision CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum; this makes it both durable and lightweight. It fits all mil-spec AR-15 upper receivers. Important factors of a good charging handle are ease of use and speed. With that in mind, the RA-212 features an extended latch that allows for both easier and faster charging. However, the main focus here is durability. Why is that so important? Think about how much you