The purpose of an AR 15 charging handle is very simple: It charges your rifle. It certainly isn't as glamorous as an AR-15 trigger or an AR-15 handguard, but it serves its purpose. And just like rifles themselves, some charging handles are better than others; this leads to the RISE Armament RA-212 Extended Latch Charging Handle.Features :7075-T6 aluminumHardcoat Anodized Flat Black FinishCorrosion ResistanceMade in the USA