Anodized, Ceramic and Nickel Boron Charging Handles

Your AR’s charging handle is a small part with a large job. Because everyone has different preferences for this key operating component, WMD Guns has charging handles for sale in a range of different styles. 

Shop our selection to find AR-10 and AR-15 charging handles with ambidextrous extensions and nickel boron or colorful ceramic coatings. 

Classic and Ambidextrous Designs

Under the original design, the shooter of an AR-platform firearm uses their left hand to operate the charging handle and chamber a round. A single, relatively small protrusion on the charging handle is enough to provide adequate engagement for this purpose. 

If that’s the design you know and love, we’ve got it for you — in classic black anodized, ceramic topcoat or our proprietary NiB-X® finish. A nickel boron charging handle benefits from the coating’s protective characteristics as well as its lubricity, which is especially valuable for this frequently moving part. 

If you prefer more options for racking your AR, check out our ambidextrous AR-10 and AR-15 charging handles. These products include a NiB-X® coating and two larger extensions, one on each side of the handle, for enhanced positive engagement and usability. 

Colorful Charging Handles for Extra Personality

The AR platform is perfect for purpose-built design and personal expression. If you want to make your charging handle stand out for utilitarian or aesthetic purposes, WMD Guns has you covered. 

Our colorful ceramic charging handles feature NiB-X® on the critical interior surfaces and your choice of ceramic topcoat on the visible T that notches into the upper. Our rugged color accents come in Safety Orange, Zombie Green and many other shades to add a bright or complementary touch to your AR-10 or AR-15.  

These ceramic color charging handles make an excellent addition to our AR accent kits. 

The Benefits of a Nickel Boron Charging Handle

With the exception of our anodized offerings, WMD Guns charging handles receive a NiB-X® nickel boron coating. While virtually any AR part can reap the benefits of this unique finish, the charging handle is in an excellent position to benefit from its characteristics. 

Along with being naturally resistant to heat and corrosion damage, nickel boron is incredibly slick and hard. As a consequence, it’s much easier to clean than anodized aluminum. The AR platform’s direct gas impingement design means your firearm is dumping carbon buildup into the upper with every shot. A nickel boron coating is the difference between needing solvents and aggressive brushes to clean your charging handle and just wiping the carbon off with a rag. 

Order Parts for Your AR Build

WMD Guns produces our AR-10 and AR-15 charging handles in the U.S.A. and with our performance coatings in mind. These pieces are manufactured from billet aluminum according to exacting tolerances to fit Mil-Spec or DPMS-style uppers. Check each listing’s details to confirm fitment. 

To learn more about our nickel boron or ceramic-coated AR charging handles, or to request something unique, contact our team.