Patent attributes
In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises an overmold charging handle having dimensions including a total length and a total width, wherein the overmold charging handle comprises: a shaft assembly including a first end to insert into a receiver of a firearm and a second end opposite the first end, the second end of the shaft assembly including a head, wherein a width of the head is less than the total width of the overmold charging handle; a latch to prevent movement of the shaft assembly away from the receiver when in a closed position; and a first material-cored handle fastened to the second end of the shaft assembly, the first material-cored handle comprising: an exterior of a second different material, the exterior exposing a section of a recessed core of the first material-cored handle. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.