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Harrington & Richardson
Overview
The H&R Retro Charging Handle is designed for reliability and ease of use, constructed from durable 7075-T6 aluminum and featuring a hardcoat anodized finish in gray. This charging handle provides a robust interface for manual operation, ensuring smooth cycling and consistent performance during use. It is particularly popular in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a practical choice for those looking to enhance their AR-15 platform.
Harrington & Richardson H&R Retro Charging Handle, Gray Anodized ranked #30 of the 180 charging handles builders added on GunPartPicker in August 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #38 of the 353 charging handles builders have added. Builds with this charging handle are nearly all chambered in 5.56 NATO, nearly all on rifle-length gas, and nearly all AR-15.
Today the one retailer we track has it in stock. Buying today, the lowest price is $29.99 at Palmetto State Armory.
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