Ladies and Gentleman, looking for the ultimate charging handle for your AR15 well look no further. The AXTS Raptor Ambi Charging handle is the way to go. Made in the USA from aircraft grade 7075 aluminum and anodized to milspec. Also now available are the new Cerakoted charging handles, these come in Flat dark earth, Tungsten Grey, Burnt bronze, and also a Nickel Boron version.
5.56 and 7.62 models and pricing can be found on AXTS website: http://axtsweapons.com/products/raptor-556
Black MSRP: $89.95
Cerakoted: $99.95
Nickel Boron: $119.00
DSC_3432 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_3447 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_3445 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
Compared to a normal milspec charging handle the Raptor is only slightly larger in size even though it does have 2 handles (ambi). We noticed that the rounded edges of the raptor also help with preventing the handle from snagging on clothing and chest rigs.
DSC_3441 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_3440 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_3443 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
One of the major enhancements we noticed over a standard milspec charging handle is the fact that the roll pins on the raptor are almost 3 times the size. One of the reason charging handles break from use in the field is from roll pin failures. While "palming" or even finger thumb manipulating you can truly feel the strength of the raptor.
DSC_4939 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_4940 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
DSC_4942 by ACFOTOLABS, on Flickr
After trying out this Raptor it will be in every rifle I own and purchase in the future. Great company with a great product made in the USA what else more can you ask for. Yes the price is a little high for most people, but honestly this charging handle is be alive and functioning through out the life of your rifle and the generations of the next to come.
5.56 and 7.62 models and pricing can be found on AXTS website: http://axtsweapons.com/products/raptor-556
Black MSRP: $89.95
Cerakoted: $99.95
Nickel Boron: $119.00
DSC_3432 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_3447 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_3445 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrCompared to a normal milspec charging handle the Raptor is only slightly larger in size even though it does have 2 handles (ambi). We noticed that the rounded edges of the raptor also help with preventing the handle from snagging on clothing and chest rigs.
DSC_3441 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_3440 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_3443 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrOne of the major enhancements we noticed over a standard milspec charging handle is the fact that the roll pins on the raptor are almost 3 times the size. One of the reason charging handles break from use in the field is from roll pin failures. While "palming" or even finger thumb manipulating you can truly feel the strength of the raptor.
DSC_4939 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_4940 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrDSC_4942 by ACFOTOLABS, on FlickrAfter trying out this Raptor it will be in every rifle I own and purchase in the future. Great company with a great product made in the USA what else more can you ask for. Yes the price is a little high for most people, but honestly this charging handle is be alive and functioning through out the life of your rifle and the generations of the next to come.
