Making Your Charging Handle AK Easier to Use
If you have spent any significant amount of time shooting, you already know that the factory charging handle AK setup isn't exactly what you'd call ergonomic. It is a simple, curved piece of steel sticking out of the right side of the bolt carrier, and while it works, it's definitely a product of "good enough" engineering from the mid-20th century. It gets the job done, but if you're running drills, shooting in the cold, or just trying to clear a stubborn casing, that little stubby handle can start to feel like a literal pain in the palm. ...