--- title: "Strike Industries ARCH-EL Charging Handle Black" description: "Forged 7075-T6 aluminum charging handle with a hard-anodized finish and enlarged extended latch. Drop-in fit for standard AR-15 pattern upper receivers." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/strike-industries-charging-handle-ext-latch-for-.223-5.56-black" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "Forged 7075-T6 aluminum charging handle with a hard-anodized finish and enlarged extended latch. Drop-in fit for standard AR-15 pattern upper receivers." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/289754/thumbnail.jpg?v=1750959413" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Strike Industries ARCH-EL Charging Handle Black" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Gun Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts) / [Handgun & Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts) / [Rifle Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts) / [Upper Receiver Parts](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/gun-parts/handgun-and-rifle-parts/rifle-parts/upper-receiver-parts) / STR-SI-ARCH-EL-BK ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/289754/main.jpg?v=1750959413) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # STRIKE INDUSTRIES Charging Handle Ext Latch .223/5.56 Black The Strike Industries ARCH-EL charging handle is designed for standard AR-15 pattern upper receivers chambered in .223/5.56. It features a forged 7075-T6 aluminum body, hard-anodized finish, enlarged extended latch, polished bearing surfaces, and an integrated concealed latch profile for smooth operation and positive control. $42.95 ** 4 interest-free payments of **$10.74** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Fulfilled by a partner warehouse. ** Partner Fulfilled Item # 289754 Style STR-SI-ARCH-EL-BK UPC 700598349948 Condition New Manufacturer [Strike Industries](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/strike-industries) Weight 1 lb The ARCH-EL is a forged 7075-T6 aluminum, hard-anodized charging handle with an enlarged, extended latch engineered for confident operation in adverse conditions. Its polished bearing surfaces and ergonomic geometry deliver a smooth, clean charge, while the aluminum SI Extended Latch is gentler on your receiver than steel latch designs. Built for durability, balance, and control—you’ll feel the quality the first time you run it. Features - Enlarged extended grasping surface for positive control with gloves or in wet/muddy environments - Traditional concealed latch integrated with the ARCH profile for familiar, reliable manipulation - All-aluminum construction minimizes weight and helps reduce receiver wear versus steel latches - Forged 7075-T6 body with hard-anodized finish for strength and longevity - Drop-in fit for standard AR-15 pattern upper receivers; no gunsmithing required ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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