Hello Everyone, a friend of mine would like to convert his right hand charging AR-15 to left hand charging. Obviously it will require a new left charge upper receiver, but are there other parts which will need to be changed as well? Specifically, I'm wondering about the bolt, extractor and carrier? Any other help or advise much appreciated. Thanks.
Converting right hand to left hand charging
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Since the current - typical - bolt is aligned to eject to the right, it will need a new bolt, a left-hand one (extractor and ejector are essentially swapped to opposite side). Don't know about the carrier, but seems to me it might need to be swapped out too, it is not symmetrical (back at the vent holes).
Alternatively there are some upper receivers that have a left-charging knob but still eject to the right... gibbz as I recall is one of them. Could be a couple other mfrs.
Radian and a couple others have left, right and ambi charging handles, so you can take your pick."Down the floor, out the door, Go Brandon Go!!!!!"
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Complete 6.5 Grendel Bolt Left Hand.Features a 9310 steel bolt, heat treated, hard turned and shot-peened for increased surface strength and durability, and an extractor booster to ensure reliable cycling during rapid semi-auto or full-auto fire. Parts are magnetic particle inspection tested in batches
You might look at this left side eject upper.
Devil Dog Concepts’ Side Charging Handle System The HARD CHARGER REAR (HCR), mounts to the First (1st) Picatinny rail slot replacing the existing charging handle, turning your rifle into a side charger. The HARD CHARGER TACTICAL (HCT), mounts to the Third (3rd) Picatinny rail slot replacing the existing charging handle, turning your rifle into a side charger. The HARD CHARGER (HC), mounts to the Foremost (13th) Picatinny rail slot replacing the existing charging handle, turning your rifle into a side charger. Ergonomically Beneficial – Multiple Ways to Charge – Interchangeable from Rifle to Rifle – Non Reciprocating – Removes Stress on Roll Pin – Reduces Torque on Charging Handle – Field Strippable – Gross Motor Skills – Plenty of Room for Mounting Optics and Sights All variants of the Hard Charger; Side Charging Handle System are compatible with any Standard Forged (.223/5.56 size), Flat Top AR-15/M-16 type Rifle Upper Receiver. Not designed to work on billet receivers, left eject rifles, and is not .308 compatible. Weight 5 oz Last edited by VASCAR2; 11-16-2022, 01:58 PM.
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Since you only stated charging from the left (not ejecting to the left), you can go with different upper-bolt carrier or go with a standard set up like this..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdKnPgp5_-4
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Swede,
Not reading anything more into your query...If you want to charge from the left get an ambi charge handle. One solution that has been around for a while is the Radian Raptor. It also helps with scopes to be able to charge from either side with a finger and thumb, instead of coming over the top with two fingers.
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