Strike Industries SI Phantom Latchless Ambidextrous (Ambi) Charging Handle with new SI ISO Tabs for Enhanced Combat/Tactical Weapon Ergonomics! (Video!)
Design-wise, the Phantom’s main claim to fame is that, thanks to the latchless aspect, it’s simpler in design, and quicker and easier to operate ambidextrously than a normal ambi charging handle. The ony caveat is that it’s currently only compatible with unsuppressed 14.5″+-barreled carbines and rifles. It can’t be used on SBR’s (Short Barreled Rifles) or suppressed guns, since the hidden detent locking spring can’t handle the additional back-pressure they create. However, that will eventually change, as Strike Industries is developing a variant that will be SBR and silencer/suppressor-compatible–but you’ll have to wait. It’s (SBR/suppressor-variant Phantom) probably at least a year out.
Anyway, the SI Phantom Latchless Ambi Charging Handle is made from forged 7075-T6 forged aluminum, and the hidden flat spring bearing surface is “much larger than a steel ball bearing, spreading force and wear out over a larger area”, which should result in increased service life over a traditional ambi charging handle with latches. The latchless design basically mitigates the Phantom’s likelihood of breaking, snagging or jamming, provided there’s no gas overpressure from a suppressor or a barrel that’s too short.
The Phantom is a really interesting design, and crazy-simple. Oh, and it’s only $35.95 USD MSRP (as of this writing). Colors are Black, Red, and Grey.
But, back to the ISO Tabs. As far as DR’s aware, we’re the only ones that have actually photo’d and filmed them in action on the Phantom. So, enjoy.
The SI Phantom Charging Handle represents yet another step forward for the AR 15. Simple in its execution, yet robust and reliable, the revolutionary SI Phantom-CH offers forged 7075 construction, efficient side gas venting, and a solid, comfortable interface for the user. Reliable receiver lockup is achieved through a novel hidden spring mechanism that uses the Charging Handle insertion slot in the upper receiver charging handle channel.
DESCRIPTION
The SI Phantom Charging Handle represents yet another step forward for the AR 15. Simple in its execution, yet robust and reliable, the revolutionary SI Phantom-CH offers forged 7075 construction, efficient side gas venting, and a solid, comfortable interface for the user. Reliable receiver lockup is achieved through a novel hidden spring mechanism that uses the Charging Handle insertion slot in the upper receiver charging handle channel. This channel features a natural radius that will not wear rapidly like the external, 90-degree edge of the standard CH latch area of the upper receiver. The flat spring bearing surface is much larger than a steel ball bearing, spreading force and wear out over a larger area.
Increased service life is one benefit of this type of system, as is the comfort and peace of mind that come from a lack of moving or external components that can break or snag/catch on your gear and foreign objects. The solid aluminum construction is durable and provides a solid mounting point for the ISO Tabs, an add-on component that increases surface area for those using large optics and/or gloved hands.
WARNING: For standard mil-spec AR15 only. Not rated for suppressors and /or full auto fire. Not for use on SBRs or pistol length barrels (<14.5″)
Package include
-1x Ambi Charging Handle
Features
– Net Weight: 0.9 oz
– Improved service life over competing designs.
– Ambidextrous architecture.
– Simple, sleek, snag free design.
– High-efficiency Gas Vents.
– 7075 Forged Aluminum Construction.
– Modular Extended Latch options coming soon.”
Strike Industries SI Phantom Latchless Ambidextrous (Ambi) Charging Handle with new SI ISO Tabs for Enhanced Combat/Tactical Weapon Ergonomics! (Video!)
by David Crane
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