Doublestar Tactical Latch Charging Handle
Looking to take your AR-15 to the next level? The Doublestar AR-15 Charging Handle with Tactical Latch is precision-machined from lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum and coated with a wear-resistant hard coat anodize finish. It’s a DoubleStar standard aluminum charging handle with DoubleStar’s extended DSC Tac Latch installed for easier, faster charging of your weapon. It’s a direct drop-in upgrade or replacement for any mil-spec AR-15 upper receiver, and the tactical latch makes it easy to operate in any situation.
Compatible with AR-15 Platform calibers such as .223, 5.56, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, and 9mm builds. Rounding out your build? Check out the Doublestar OOPS! AR-15 Replacement Parts Kit for spare lower parts.
Doublestar AR-15 Charging Handle Specifications:
- AR-15 Charging Handle with Tactical Latch
- 6061 T6 Aluminum
- Black Anodized Finish
- Made in the USA
- SKU: DBSTAR490
The charging handle is the primary means of manually operating the AR-15 bolt carrier group — used to chamber the first round, clear malfunctions, and lock the bolt to the rear for inspection or unloading. A standard mil-spec charging handle uses a small right-hand latch that requires a pinching motion to release, which can be awkward to operate quickly under pressure or while wearing gloves. An extended tactical latch like DoubleStar’s DSC Tac Latch replaces the standard latch with a larger, more easily grasped surface that can be operated with a single finger without repositioning the grip hand. This is particularly useful for shooters running optics with long eye relief or night vision devices that require a more deliberate head position, making a standard latch difficult to reach cleanly. Installation is a direct drop-in swap in any standard AR-15 upper receiver — slide it into the upper receiver’s charging handle channel and seat it forward. No tools, drilling, or permanent modification is required. It is compatible with standard AR-15 upper receivers in 5.56 NATO, .223 Remington, and other cartridges using the standard AR-15 upper receiver profile. For AR-15 shooters who want faster, more positive charging handle manipulation during range use, competition, or defensive applications, an extended tactical latch is one of the simplest and most practical upgrades available for the platform.
What’s Included
- 1x Doublestar AR-15 Charging Handle with Tactical Latch
