Leave it to a few Marines to figure out a solution to a problem. Now, the solution may not be what you were expecting, but it typically gets the job done. Said solutions are rarely aesthetically pleasing, but full of bravado and a bit of gusto.

Devil Dog Concepts has released their first product, the “Hard Charger” side charging handle for AR-style weapon systems. Unlike the GFG Side Charging Handle, the Hard Charger supports the charging handle with a rail mount and guide assembly.

The Hard Charger is made from 7075 Aluminum (Type 2, Class 3 hard anodized) and polycarbonate..  warranted for 5 years from the manufacturer. It is available through the Devil Dog Concepts website for $220 plus shipping. Lead time is currently at 4-6 weeks. The Hard Charger is currently only available for 5.56/.223 systems.

Features (Courtesy of Devil Dog Concepts):

• FIELD STRIPPABLE
• BECOME BI-LATERAL AND AMBIDEXTROUS EFFICIENT
• TWO WAYS TO CHARGE RIFLE SYSTEM
• RETURN TO TARGET FASTER AND STAY ON TARGET LONGER
• INTERCHANGEABLE FROM RIFLE TO RIFLE
• ELIMINATES OPERATOR ERRORS AND STRESS ON ROLL PIN
• ALLOWS FOR THE MOUNTING OF MOST OPTICS AND MOUNTS