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I have several side charge uppers from Gibbz.

They are the cat's ass, and no special tools are needed.

https://www.gibbzarms.com/product-category/g4-uppers-receivers/

Radical arms

The BCA requires a 5/32” hex key to remove the bolt handle. The threaded plug where a regular charging handle would go comes out with your fingers.

I bought a 20” heavy SS Wilde Gen 2, rifle-length upper. Under 100 rounds but is shooting nicely and the inside is still clean. Needs a better trigger than the very heavy one tripping it now, which is a challenge. $211.

The side charging makes scope mounting simple and flexible.

I changed my upper to one with the bolt assist for quiet chambering after I get out of the vehicle.

Not entirely true. Polymer lowers(with the exceptions of CavArms, GWACS, KE Arms monolithics) will break where the receiver extension attaches.