The Geissele Airborne Charging Handle (brand part no. 05-497B) is a genuine Geissele charging handle built for 5.56 AR-platform rifles and finished in black. Measuring approximately 9.05 inches overall, it’s part of Geissele’s charging handle lineup, built to the same fit-and-finish standard the company applies across its triggers and handguards.

Key Specifications

• Built for 5.56 AR-platform rifles.
• Finished in black.
• Measures approximately 9.05 inches overall.
• Part of Geissele’s Airborne charging handle line.
• 3D machined from 7075-T6 aluminum.
• Fully ambidextrous dual-lever design for either-side charging.
• Uses a low-profile lever shape to reduce the chance of snagging gear.
• Finished in Type III hard-coat anodizing.
• Sized for the AR-15/M16/M4 channel only, not compatible with AR-10/LR-308/SR-25 uppers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles does this fit? 5.56 AR-platform rifles.

What finish does it come in? Black.

Buy the Geissele Airborne Charging Handle

Upgrade to a genuine Geissele charging handle. Order it from our Geissele Automatics lineup, part of our AR charging handles selection, at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.