Left Side Charging handles on the AR?

[IPSC_GUY]

I got to play with an FN SCAR recently and I REALLY liked the left side charging handle and it's proximity to the bolt catch. Besides American Spirit Arms has any one else done a left side charging handle conversion on an AR?

Also reciprocating and non reciprocating, what is the consensus here, good or bad. My thoughts are you have complete control over the bolt for clearing any kind of stoppage but then you have the bolt handle moving during firing. My only concern would be if you had to brace the left side of the rifle against something and inadvertently inturupted the operation of the bolt...


IPSC_GUY
SIERRA II ALPHA

[carbinero]

Harrison at www.ar15performance.com is working on one.

I wouldn't want reciprocating, for the reasons you mentioned.

Oh yeah, and Addax: http://www.adxtactical.com/store/pc/...idcategory=137

[Drummer]

I think that a side-charging upper would be an improvement as I have never liked ar charging handles.

The best way to go would be a non-reciprocating ch with built-in forward assist.

Like pistons, there would be no standardization for carriers and upper receivers between manufacturers.