The LMT Ambidextrous 5.56mm Charging Handle in Black (LMT part no. R-LMP103TA) adds a short-throw latch on both sides of the handle, letting left and right-handed shooters both charge the rifle without switching grips. It’s built for LMT’s 5.56 upper receiver platform and keeps the same low-profile latch design LMT uses on its non-ambidextrous tactical handle, so it clears optics and offset accessories just as well. Ambidextrous controls are popular with competitive shooters and instructors who train on both sides of the rifle. LMT machines this handle to the same fit as its own upper receivers for a smooth, positive charge.

Key Specifications

• Features ambidextrous short-throw latches on both sides for left and right-hand use.
• Sized for 5.56mm AR15-pattern upper receivers.
• Finished in black to match a standard mil-spec build.
• Machined by LMT Defense to the same fit as its factory upper receivers.
• Installs as a direct-fit replacement for a standard AR15 charging handle, without modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a right-handed shooter still use this ambidextrous handle comfortably? Yes, both latches operate independently, so a right-handed shooter can use either side without any change in feel.

Does this handle clear optics like the standard LMT tactical handle? Yes, it uses the same short-throw latch profile designed to clear low-mounted optics and accessories.

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