RockyMtnTactical, nice light saber.
You can get an extended charging handle release latch to replace the stock part. Use a punch to drive out the roll pin, take out old latch, stick in the new one, drive pin back in. It's that easy. Two that come to mind are the Badger Ordnance "Tac Latch" and PRI "Big Latch".
If you like getting smacked in the face with muzzle blast then this is the firearm to shoot!