Best budget-oriented AR charging handle ?

[Mark IV]

I've never had an issue with any basic OEM charging handles, going back decades, but all the current offerings ( under $40) seem to have a ridiculous amount of negative reviews, from being completely out-of-spec, to simply breaking into pieces, within a couple days.
Not looking for the latest-greatest, high-speed/low-drag "operator" unit, just a simple, standard CH, that works, and holds up.
Anyway, you get the idea, any solid suggestions are much appreciated......

 

[cmshoot]

Any milspec-standard charging handle. Aero Precision, for instance.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

BCM

 

[Dirty J]

I highly recommend the Breek Arms WarHammer. 😊

I’ve used them in my competition PCC’s for around 3 years now.

Breek Arms Warhammer AR-15 Charging Handle

The Breek Arms Warhammer AR-15 Charging Handle provides ambidextrous operation, rugged construction, and smooth performance for faster, easier weapon manipulation.

ar15discounts.com

 

[Blaze]

I'm a huge fan of what used to be the BCM gunfighter... They were made by Vltor and still are.
It may be a little more than what you were looking to spend but it fits my needs for a reasonable price...

https://www.primaryarms.com/vltor-mod-4-charging-handle-with-medium-latch

(The link is for the "medium" latch, they also make a small, large and ambi model)

 

[greg vess]

Go to the Trybe Defense site. They sell a Magnite black Ambi safety for 64 bucks. I have bought cheap charging handles nair to test the. Some were so bad you could bend them with your thumb and fore finger. Trybe defense is not Radian so let's get thaf out of the way. I have one in tungsten color I will sell for 25 plus shipping. Still in the plastic bag. You can try and see if it in fits your needs. Shoot me a PM if interested.