What's so great about the BCM Gunfighter?

[John_Wayne777]

And there are other charging handles with large latches.

...that all require putting a lot of torque on a very small roll pin that frankly was never intended to take that much pressure. The Gunfighter design redirects that force to an area that is better able to handle the force of someone clawing at the latch because some jackoff is trying to kill them and they need to get the gun up and running again.

[Jay Cunningham]

alright. I feel stupid for not having read past the specs list on their site now.

Glad I could point you in the right direction.

[SWATcop556]

...that all require putting a lot of torque on a very small roll pin that frankly was never intended to take that much pressure. The Gunfighter design redirects that force to an area that is better able to handle the force of someone clawing at the latch because some jackoff is trying to kill them and they need to get the gun up and running again.

This is the biggest benefit. And that's coming from someone who has broken 2 GI CH and 4 PRI GB CH. Its not only the bigger latch. Its the whole design and concept of taking pressure and stress of the roll pin.

I also personally think that the feel of the actual latch is better than other offering but this is purely cosmetic.

[dtibbals]

I see Troy is coming out with an ambi model, I wonder if they will make a gunfighter in ambi, that could be pretty awesome!

[CaptainDooley]

I emailed Paul recently and he said there are no plans to make an ambi or lefty-friendly model.

[CoryCop25]

This is the biggest benefit. And that's coming from someone who has broken 2 GI CH and 4 PRI GB CH. Its not only the bigger latch. Its the whole design and concept of taking pressure and stress of the roll pin.

I also personally think that the feel of the actual latch is better than other offering but this is purely cosmetic.

You must go to the gym too much!

[Robb Jensen]

You must go to the gym too much!

OR he's someone who shoots his guns for REAL. I've broken a few charging handles too, the original design leaves a lot to be desired. The Gunfighter is an excellent design. If view them as Z rated tires, few need them. But for those that use and need them they work as advertised.

[SWATcop556]

You must go to the gym too much!

I wish. I'm just notorious for being able to break shit. I could **** up a hockey puck.

[scubadds]

Well that sucks for us Southpaws...
Trying to sort out what may be "second best" that is lefty friendly.
Honestly, not having used a ambi; I don't know if its a must. Seems more ergonomic to grab than having to claw it ever time.

Any advice on what the better ambi version is?

[woodandsteel]

Kind of a hijack, but for those of you who are using the BCM Gunfighter, which do you use or recommend?

I am looking at getting the Mod 4, with the medium latch. I can't find these locally to look at up close. So, my gut feeling is that I would be better served with the medium sized one. One fear that I have is that the larger latch, on the mod 3, would get caught on something.