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Tandemkross

Tandemkross Spartan Charging Handle

Extended charging handle for the Ruger PC Carbine that installs with the factory cap screw and Ruger 65 in-lb torque spec.

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Quick Specs

Price
$25
Weight
0.7 oz
Brand
Tandemkross
Category
control

Features

  • •Ruger PC Carbine
  • •Extended handle
  • •Uses factory cap screw
  • •65 in-lb torque spec

Capability Boosts

CQB+1
Modularity+1

Recommended For

Competition+2
Home Defense
Duty/Patrol
Vehicle Operations
Range Training

Compatibility Tags

family: pccplatform: ruger-pc-carbineplatform: ruger-pc-charger

Overview

The Tandemkross Spartan Charging Handle is the simple control upgrade that most PC Carbine owners notice immediately. Ruger's factory charging handle is reversible, but an extended handle gives more purchase when the optic sits over the receiver rail or when the handle is moved to the support-hand side. Tandemkross installation instructions call for installing the handle with the original factory cap screw, tightening to Ruger's 65 inch-pound spec, and checking for receiver-slot interference after installation.

Key Features

  • ✓Extended charging surface for the Ruger PC Carbine
  • ✓Can be installed on the user's preferred charging-handle side
  • ✓Uses the original factory cap screw
  • ✓Installation follows Ruger's 65 inch-pound torque spec
  • ✓Useful with receiver-mounted optics and support-hand charging setups

Pros

  • +Cheap, high-feel control upgrade
  • +Improves purchase over the small factory handle
  • +Pairs well with red dots mounted over the receiver
  • +Can support a left-side or dual-handle style setup when configured correctly

Cons

  • −Adds protrusion that can snag in tight cases
  • −Requires torque checks after installation and periodic use
  • −Does not change the underlying bolt weight or blowback feel

Detailed Specifications

platform
Ruger PC Carbine / PC Charger family
partType
Charging handle
installationTool
5/32 in Allen wrench or torque wrench bit
torque
65 in-lb per Ruger/Tandemkross installation instructions

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Ruger PC Carbine 19100

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