Side-Charging AR Upper FAQs

There are a lot of questions floating around out there, on Google and in forums, about side-charging AR uppers. Here are some of those frequently asked questions, along with a few answers. 1.  What is a side-charging AR upper? A side-charging AR upper is an upper...

Rear vs. Side Charging Uppers: A Few Things to Know

Far and away, most AR-style platforms are rear-charging, meaning that the charging handle is mounted at the rear of the upper receiver. To manually cycle the action, you have to break your cheek weld and pull the charging handle back. It then draws the bolt carrier...