The SN-ACH™ (Gen 2) (Suppressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle) is a patented, modernized, feature filled charging handle that will satisfy any AR15 user. The SN-ACH™ - Gen 2 features an improved gas check groove and an improved, forward-facing 60° gas vent that reduces gas in the face of the shooter when using a suppressor by ejecting it forward and to the side of the firearm. The revised Gen 2 SN-ACH™ also receives a beveled rear shoulder to capture gases escaping from the rear of the receiver and redirect them forward and to the sides instead of into the shooter's face. Improved fitment and machining of the Gen 2 SN-ACH™ creates a tighter seal between the handle and your upper receiver, resulting in decreased gas leakage at the rear of the receiver.
Configurable levers were also added so that a user could choose to run the included large lever, which works with gloved hands, or purchase and modularly use the smaller levers (available separately) without having to buy an entirely new handle at an excessive cost. The bolt carrier engaging hook features durable reinforced geometry for 30% increase in strength over milspec handles and approximately 3 times as strong as inferior 6061 handles which routinely break under hard use. Fitment bearing surfaces on the handle mating ensures reduced wobble fitment with the AR15 and AR10 upper receiver. The handle is made from 7075-T6 aluminum and hard coated for optimal wear resistance- the Griffin SN-ACH™ (Gen 2) is the finest charging handle available for the AR series family of firearms.
SN-ACH™ 15: Fits all typical AR-15/M-4/M16 family firearms (1.3 oz weight)
I had the Gen 1 and it was kind of a tossup for performance between that and my Raptor, but the Gen 2 beats out the Raptor pretty handily. Super tight fit, but breaks in nicely after a few mags, definitely helps seal in gas better than the Gen 1. For a hundred bucks it's hard to justify getting anything else.
my build is a 20inch Stealth 556 LaRue with All part Larue inclu quadrail. I purhased and currently use the PSR7. to interchange between my 308 and 556. spent 2 days at range this weekend. 500+ rnds, of my own reloads. I changed out the Charging handle from my Raptor SD and this one, after 1 day. So i had 2 days back to back - 1 with Radion and 1 with Griffin. Hands down, cyclic of operations andGas blow back- This one worked better! will now be my go-to. ..i could use longer handles, but itsonly because i am handicap due to an IED in Afghan. I assure you, give this a try. Cheers from the Woods of Maine! USMC 0369 Ret.
They work fine in my more economical builds. In a couple upper end billet builds, the ridge on top of the handle prevents it from seating or functioning. I was informed that these are designed to operate in standard mil-spec equipment. So, if you have higher end gear with tighter tolerances, stick with the Gen 1.
The gen 1s were good, but I think the improvements in the gen 2s not only make sense on paper, but the taper for the rear of the charging handle does create a better seal when shooting suppressed. Also the 60 degree vs 90 degree just makes sense. Recommended.
