The Geissele Airborne Charging Handle (ACH) (brand part number 05-497S) is a 3D-machined AR-15 charging handle built from a solid block of aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminum and finished in Geissele’s DDC color. Its ambidextrous levers use dual-contoured radius cuts similar to an M14 charging handle, and the handling surface is checkered so it stays grippable when running gloves in cold weather or under recoil. A heightened rear lip mitigates gas blow-back toward the shooter’s face on short-barreled and suppressed AR builds, and the lower-profile lever design cuts down on snagging against gear or a sling. Every part is Type 3 hardcoat anodized for durability. It is a direct upgrade for any standard AR-15 upper.

Key Specifications

• 3D-machined from a solid block of 7075-T6 aluminum for strength and rigidity.
• Features an ambidextrous lever design for either-hand operation.
• Uses dual-contoured radius cuts on the levers for a more ergonomic grip.
• The lever surface is checkered to stay grippable with gloves on.
• A heightened rear lip helps redirect gas blow-back away from the shooter on short-barreled or suppressed builds.
• A lower-profile lever design reduces the chance of snagging on gear.
• Finished in DDC with a Type 3 hardcoat anodized coating for durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this help with gas blow-back on short-barreled or suppressed rifles? Yes, the heightened rear lip is designed specifically to mitigate gas blow-back to the shooter’s face on short-barreled and suppressed weapon systems.

Is the handle ambidextrous? Yes, both levers are dual-contoured for seamless operation from either side.

Buy the Geissele Airborne Charging Handle

Cut gas blow-back and improve your grip with a charging handle built for hard use. Order the ACH from our Geissele Automatics lineup of AR charging handles for fast, reliable shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.