NLX556 Ambidextrous Charging Handle, Small Ears, Black

The NLX556 Ambidextrous Charging Handle is a black AR-15 charging handle from Next Level Armament (brand part no. NLX556-AMBI CH-S), built with small latch ears on both sides of the handle. The ambidextrous latch design lets right- and left-handed shooters charge the rifle or clear a malfunction from either side without shifting their firing grip. The small-ears profile keeps the latch low-profile compared to extended or oversized latch designs.

Key Specifications

• Built with an ambidextrous latch, operable from either side of the upper receiver.
• Uses a small ears latch profile, lower-profile than extended charging handle latches.
• Finished in black to match standard AR-15 furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can left-handed shooters use this charging handle? Yes, the ambidextrous latch design lets shooters charge the rifle or clear a malfunction from either side.

What does ‘small ears’ refer to? The size of the latch tabs — this version uses a lower-profile small-ears latch rather than an extended or oversized one.

Buy the NLX556 Ambidextrous Charging Handle

Run your AR-15 from either side with the NLX556 Ambidextrous Charging Handle from Next Level Armament. It ships fast from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, and our rifle parts selection has more rifle parts for your build.