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Originally Posted by GBBR

there are 2 types of charging handles that I know of, ones that replace the entire sight and another which replaces the adjustable part of the rear sight. With little or no modifications the complete replacement type will be compatible with the 4.3 slide, all you need is a metal file, the one that replaces the elevation part of the 5.1 however, I have not tried yet as I no longer play with hi-crapas. I hope this info helps

Very interesting information, many thanks!

Originally Posted by MultipleParadox

Or you can get a new slide for your 4.3
Most after market slides will work with 5.1 sights/cocking handles

Note: I only fiddled with 4.3 so I don't know the differences between the stock 4.3 and 5.1 rear sight socket. Maybe they are indeed the same, and as mentioned above by GBBR, the "specific" 5.1 handles might be just to go on top of the Bomar style sight or something

And/or: most Chinese retailers, and many others, will just throw in a description like this without really caring about knowing if it does fits all 4.3 and 5.1. If the manufacturer tells them " this for 5.1 cock handle", well that's what they'll write, even if it would for the 4.3 accordingly.

I do have an aftermarket slide for my 4.3 but I didn't notice it being much different from the original plastic slide. And yes, it absolutely seems as if the most only fit the 5.1 slides. (bomar style) I do have found however, a place where I could order one which was specifically for 4.3. I haven't found that site before when I were searching. This one from saph.


This is a picture of the ones I have.