PTR-91 Pt8 Charging Handle Replacement- on HK, PTR Style Firearms

NOTE: Thanks to some input from other youtubers, I'ts been pointed out that original HK's and newer PTR's can only have the pin removed from the bottom. So the reverse of this video.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

NOTE: Thanks to some input from other youtubers, I'ts been pointed out that original HK's and newer PTR's can only have the pin removed from the bottom. So the reverse of this video.

[@themeddite2935]

In the prosses of getting the pin removed however it got stuck and won't budge anymore.

[@erikwong6286]

I have a 2020 PTR 91 and the pin came out from the bottom to top like yours did in the video.

[@themeddite2935]

Shold say I got the charging handle replaced after a few good taps and a lot of cussing.

[@codyd.18]

A possibly useful note to HK91 owners: the pin on the original German-made 91s can only be removed/inserted from the bottom. Took me a while to figure that one out. Thanks for the vid!

[@TheBrackishCoast]

+Cody Deitz Thank you for the info.

[@ShootBlueHelmets]

Thanks. I have a c308 by Century that is a nightmare. Maybe, as I was just thinking, it needs to go from the top, down. The top hole is so small, it must be top down.

[@themassagemasters]

This is The only video available showing anyone how to do this great job! 😎👍🏽

[@ElevatedDumpling]

I almost blacked out from frustration putting this charging handle in, you make it seem so easy. But aye +1 for you my friend, it's much nicer than the stock one. Thanks for the video!

[@isayildiz6577]

im about to black out too, I cant even get the pin out!

[@ElevatedDumpling]

isa yildiz you have to hit the sweet spot in the correct position, it's a real pain but it's worth it when it's done

[@danspaghettiman]

Edited: I finally got it out. I had to buy a punch from Home Depot to get this out.

[@KenpoProfessor]

Just so you know, this guy is a god when it comes to doing this. I've used this video twice to change out the spring in my PTR, and it took me at least 30 minutes to get it right :( . Great video dude, it's extremely helpful, best video out there for doing this.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@hkp9s45]

Thanks.Well done.Went to change out the handle and that little spring came out.Could not have got it back in without your vid.Took less than a minute.Works great!

[@carlwest3441]

I just changed mine out. Couldn't have done it without this video. The pin was in there tighter than a clam with lockjaw, but I got it out. Thank you.

[@einarhornraiser9019]

This video really helped me out! I was dreading trying to line all that stuff up, but it actually wasn't that bad!

[@newdefsys]

Nice video, I've been tossing around the notion of actually doing this mod. You make it look easy. hkpartsnet has US made Extended Cocking Handles in stock for $44.95

[@sureokk]

This gave me the confidence to go ahead and order a new charging handle. Thanks

[@newdefsys]

Hey Brackish, thank you for this video, cause I'm at that special place in this little job.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

newdefsys Thanks. New video's coming soon? :)

[@newdefsys]

***** I hope to make some more. I need to upgrade to a new camera and better editing software though.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

I do everything with a iPhone and try to keep my videos as short and to the point as possible due their lack of production quality and typical "how to" nature. Your style was like watching a TV show. Completely different but both have their place. I look forward to more. PS. just did a few mods and will be updating after the next range trip.

[@newdefsys]

***** Looking forward to seeing your mods. Ive been doing some work on mine as well and im trying to find some time to get to the range. Hopefully soon.

[@rabbitholereviews]

Just did the HK21 charging handle upgrade using your video. Thank you for uploading!

[@charlesdesurne4696]

how did the upgrade work for you ?

[@powerman5kw]

ahh, that explains why i couldnt find on robert rtg, hk21 part. thanks, mang.

[@johnjasonchun7905]

Thanks! Not like this guy! Like many others out there I had my cocking handle break off of my hk91. I got the larger handle for it and sadly it sat around for a while. I was doing work on rifles today and decided I would go ahead and swap it out. I had heard it was a pain to do as some of the springs are very frustrating. Mine was not the case. My pin would not come out for the life of me and decided to break one of my bostich punchs. I started out punching it with a rubbler mallet. I didn't wanna take a chance messing up the finish on such a nice rifle. In the end I was making viking battle noises as I smashed the punch over and over to finally have the pin pop out. I was shaking with a bit of rage out how such a simple little thing could present me with such a hard time. I cooled off for a bit not wanting to attempt the spring work with shaking hands came back to it and the rest of the project went fast and easy. So if anyone else is going to change out to a 21 or something similar I strongly suggest you grab some break free or wd 40 and give it a good spray down before you attempt it. Also make sure you are working in a clear area that when you do finally making that killing blow it doesn’t fly far far away. Any who pics or it didn't happen. You will see my little hk91 with the new larger handle and the busted old one. And a shot of the rifle with some of his younger brothers all of which got some type of treatment today so sorry only the noveske got to keep its glass on.

[@williampolinchak]

My PTR 91 charging handle spring broke which causes the rifle not to go into battery. This video should come in handy trying to replace it.

[@soudadmaouas7058]

My g3 a4 EN from 1977, the pin is just not comming out even tho i put oil and wd40 lol its just stuck, i dont wana be banging tje hell out of it, as you said it just pops out, guess i got to hit a lil harder lol. Good vid ya did🤜🤛

[@daviddixon9598]

I used a punch on each side to line everything up. Went fast with this video. Thanks! DDDave

[@todd2048]

Thanks for putting this video out I had forgot what to do simple but I had forgot how to do it lol old man brain!

[@ShootBlueHelmets]

Thank you for making this video!

[@ShootBlueHelmets]

This charging handle pin is a nightmare. It is not coming out like the one in the video. I wonder if it was put in the other way by someone? Also, the top hole is barely larger than the pin. Keeping it lined up is another PITA. Century...

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Apparently some of the pins are tapered and only go in and out one way. Mine was just cylindrical and didn't matter which way it went.

[@chriskamen2152]

Great job really showing everyone your hands my guy 😑

[@fynetuneyrgf]

thank you for the video, don't work on many of these in the shop, and I am always looking for quick simple vids like this to help. please just invest in a nylon hammer and punch,those steel tools make me cringe.

[@msantifort]

Thanks, helped me very much. Thanks again.

[@dasbeck5325]

Dude thanks. Just changed mine out in less than two minutes thanks to this. Most of that was just making sure I had everything aligned. Hell yeah!

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Das Beck Glad I could help.

[@dustinsawyer6017]

Mine (c308 purchased in 2018), was tapered, but went as shown in video.(From bottom and exiting through the top.)

[@BobyChanMan]

Dustin Sawyer I have a c308 that I can’t get the pin out of

[@Eulicidcfinder1]

@@BobyChanMan same

[@enigmatic51me95]

Thanks man!

[@erikunruh5624]

Thank you, great video.

[@joemartinez5405]

Just a suggestion but you might want to do this video over and tell viewers to put that spring under tension before it goes into the slot. I had to fight with this thing for much longer than necessary because a critical piece of information was left off.

[@eltenda]

cool upgrade

[@jonwithnoh7]

Great vid. now I'll have to consider buying the larger handle. The stock handle is kinda puny.

[@danquartullo8677]

Is the charging handle supposed to move with the carrier when firing. Doesn't seem like it should but did since day one?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

No, it should not. The little nub at the end of the charging handle slot should sit in a recess in the handle. Kinda locks it in place when folded.

[@danquartullo8677]

@@TheBrackishCoast is there a piece that goes in between the cocking handle Mount and the carrier? I can't find it in the diagram anywhere but I recall there was a piece . it was cracked and I lost.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

@@danquartullo8677 I was referring to the nub permanently affixed to the cocking tube. The spring tension on the handle causes the handle to engage the nub and stay in place. The cocking lever assembly consists of the piece inside the cocking tube, spring, pin and handle. Is your spring missing from the lever assembly? That could cause this issue.

[@Darth-Nihilus1]

I am struggling to get the front sight roll pin out of the sight tower, I want to put a better sight in. I had no problems with the bolt and charging handle. I feel bad that I broke my punch off into the sight roll pin on my HK91 😳 I am going to stop trying to get it out before I scratch it anymore.

[@zacr.3814]

Does anyone know why when I install my extended charging handle on a PTR91, it bends up the charging handle spring and never gives much return power? I've had an issue with The rifle not locking up in battery and it looks like the charging handle never pivots away from the 90° unlocked position and essentially slams on the piece at the end of the cooking tube.

[@j.p.4541]

Sorry late to the party, thank you for posting! I have a PTR 91 that is a little difficult to charge, meaning its not smooth. Any suggestions?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Mine was super tight and really notchy at first. Thats why I initially went to the larger charging handle. Once it broke in (500rds or so), it smoothed out big time.

[@j.p.4541]

@@TheBrackishCoast Thanks man I appreciate it. I just bought it, so maybe some range time is what it needs.

[@dexm2010]

@ J.P. You don't by chance have the all metal cocking handle on there do you (AFAIK PTR uses them on all of their rifles now)? The steel cocking handle in my experience, for whatever reason, is "somewhat" harder or stiffer to manipulate than the plastic or rubberized charging handles are...

[@j.p.4541]

@@dexm2010 I had Bill Springfield change mine out for the larger sized version, he gave her a bit of a tune up and she feels much better now.

[@dexm2010]

@@j.p.4541 Excellent! I just changed out mine today, the green plastic one I had on a Portuguese G3 clone finally broke off (not bad for plastic that is roughly anywhere from 30 to 40 years old lol). Enjoy your shooting!

[@KarmaFlight]

Much appreciated!

[@johnzehrbach820]

Love you videos... and mods. Any thought to a scope mount?

[@Tazytiger-ui5cs]

What size punch did you use as a slave pin? I'm having the darndest time working with this.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Looks like it's just a 1/8" punch.

[@LandersWorkshop]

Good stuff

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Thanks.

[@WeAreSoBackBros]

Is there anyway of telling which way I need to knock the pin out?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

If the pin is the same diameter on both ends(like mine), it can go out either way. If the pin is smaller on one side, you'll have to drive it towards the larger side.

[@powerman5kw]

that charging handle is stock on what hk model?

[@FleeceItOut]

im having so much trouble driving the pin out. literally won’t budge. idk what to do 😞

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Is it tapered? Some of them are and will only go out one way.

[@themeddite2935]

Can't take out the pin. It doesn't come out and gets stuck.

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Some of the pins are tapered and only come out one way. Is this the case with your rifle? Maybe it's a one way operation.

[@themeddite2935]

@@TheBrackishCoast It seems like it was, I was installing a new spring as my dad messed the last one and destroyed it. Managed to get it in after 3 hours of cussing and screaming. If the pin came out it would've been a million times easier

[@shanek6582]

Will the larger handle for the 308 rifles fit on the 5.56 version?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

I don't have a 5.56 version to physically check. However the part number is different and the fitment chart is different for the "cocking handle - extended" on HKParts.net. 2 Seperate parts. One for 5.56, one for 7.62. So it doesn't appear that it will given that info.

[@shanek6582]

TheBrackishCoast thanks man.

[@sojourn1544]

great video. ....would you or anyone know why my charging handle gets stuck sometimes? won't pull back unless I hit it real hard.....I just got the rifle also...hate to have to send it back

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Thanks! Are you saying its hard to get the bolt open or it won't go forward unless you "hit it"?

[@sojourn1544]

+TheBrackishCoast like after I shoot a mag....I swing out the charging handle and when I go to pull it back to lock it in the notch to hold it open. ..it won't even pull back at all...unless I really hit the handle back with an object....so when you pull the little charging handle out...does that unlock the bolt group or something? I just ordered a new charging handle from HK parts....hopefully it will fix the problem. ...because the bolt carrier looks good to me...

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Mine was the same way. Thats one of the reasons why I put the HK21 charging handle on it. Its starts unlocking the bolt rollers as the lever swings out and finishes when initially pull on it. The gun is most likely just tight. Somewhere around 500-750rds mine loosened up. Yours likely will too. Good luck.

[@sojourn1544]

+TheBrackishCoast thanks for the info......very much appreciated

[@christianmariani8376]

I have a ptr91 and that pin will NOT come out. I really don't want to force it and damage the weapon. Any ideas?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Christian Mariani Make sure it isn't one of the tapered pins others have mentioned in the comments. Apparently some models can only be driven out the bottom hole.

[@christianmariani8376]

TheBrackishCoast Oh, so I should try to drive it out from top to bottom?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Christian Mariani that is what some of the commenters had run into. My pin was a single diameter, it didn't matter what way it went. Others have said their pin was tapered and could only go out the bottom.

[@LizardTheWiz]

The pin gets stuck halfway through on the disassembly and I'm getting worried that I'm just breaking stuff at this point

[@hereditarysedentary6812]

Mine slipped the spring so now I have to destroy it (which probably already happened at this point) or attempt to line it back up. What a PITA.

[@bishoprichardson418]

You never pulled out the other piece and showed us which way it goes

[@TheBrackishCoast]

I'm assuming you mean the cocking handle support inside the cocking tube? There isn't a reason to remove it for this operation. If you do remove it, the point where I show the seating orientation of the return spring shows how the part is installed.

[@COZMICTOM]

CAN YOU HELP ME WITH AN HK 770 COCKING LEVER?

[@Bohefe]

just did this to my ptr91. it was a bitch to do but well worth it

[@jameson7276]

You should really add an annotation in the video rather than putting it in the description. Nobody reads the description.

[@user-dn8vw7hi8r]

Mine doesn't budge

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Is it one of the tapered pins that can only be removed opposite of what's in the video?

[@user-dn8vw7hi8r]

@@TheBrackishCoast I tried both ways and no movement whatsoever

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Out of curiosity, is your rifle well worn or built from a parts kit?

[@user-dn8vw7hi8r]

@@TheBrackishCoast its well worn. Its a CETME technically but has a ton of HK parts too. This particularly is CETME

[@BigBobNasty18]

cant get the new one in lol. spring way too difficult. doesnt even look the same

[@BigBobNasty18]

jk, finally got it. thanks for the video

[@theblooms]

Is this the right handle for a PTR-91 GI?

[@TheBrackishCoast]

Yes. The HK 21 handle is what I'm using in this video. It fits the same as the HK91/PTR. It is longer and provides better leverage.

[@theblooms]

Nice. I'm ordering it now. Thanks dude! Great video!