View Full Version : LMT's New Charging Handle!
Saw these at shot and was shocked by how nice they were for the money. These are probably the nicest CH's on the market today.
C4
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/LMT/Charging_Handle.jpg
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/LMT/Charging_Handle1.jpg
They look machined not forged...would I be correct?
Steel or Alum?
How much :D
They look machined not forged...would I be correct?
Steel or Alum?
How much :D
I believe they are forged and are alum.
The latch on them is the kicker. Simply fantastic IMHO.
They are $25.
C4
spamsammich
02-12-09, 15:02
Damn! That's a steal for everything you get. You stocking any at the moment?
I believe they are forged and are alum.
The latch on them is the kicker. Simply fantastic IMHO.
They are $25.
C4
Have you compared it to the new serrated PRI latch by any chance?
Just wondering if it sticks as far out.
Damn! That's a steal for everything you get. You stocking any at the moment?
Yes and on our website.
C4
M4tographer
02-12-09, 15:04
Just wondering if it sticks as far out.
x2
I can kinda tell, but any chance you can shoot us a pic installed? :)
Have you compared it to the new serrated PRI latch by any chance?
Just wondering if it sticks as far out.
The new PRI latch is nice, but is $22 for JUST the latch. It does not stick out as far as the PRI.
C4
Looks like a nice, functional CH. Good stuff, especially at that price.
I hope you bought a truck load of those, they are going to sell very well.
Damnit! Now I have to find something else on your site to buy to make it worth the shipping! This is a conspiracy! :D
CarlosDJackal
02-12-09, 15:13
Damn you Grant. I just had to order one. I would have ordered one of them MagPul MOE Handguards if you had them in stock too. :eek:
spamsammich
02-12-09, 15:18
I couldn't resist at that price.
Looks like a nice, functional CH. Good stuff, especially at that price.
I hope you bought a truck load of those, they are going to sell very well.
yes- I'm sure some people will buy 3 for each AR to keep in go-bag. "When THEY come for us"....
Those look like a very good deal.
Other than the latch, do they appear to differ from other standard CHs in any way?
I already had some things sitting in my shopping cart, so added one to the order. Looks like it should be nice.
tiger seven
02-12-09, 15:23
This is just what I needed. Good timing! :)
Thanks.
Derek
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I can kinda tell, but any chance you can shoot us a pic installed? :)
Here you go.
C4
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/PRI/PRI_Combat_CH.jpg
Those look like a very good deal.
Other than the latch, do they appear to differ from other standard CHs in any way?
These are LMT standard quality CH. I think they are equal to CMT's and are most likely the best on the market.
C4
I ordered one with some of that 75 grain Prvi ammo, you can never have too much ammo. I hope you have it in stock like the site says.
Damn you Grant. :eek:
I hear this a lot.
C4
Looks like a nice, functional CH. Good stuff, especially at that price.
I hope you bought a truck load of those, they are going to sell very well.
I wish they would have sold me a truck load of them, but they wouldn't. :mad:
C4
I ordered one with some of that 75 grain Prvi ammo, you can never have too much ammo. I hope you have it in stock like the site says.
Yes we do.
C4
Hmmm...I have some PTO coming up, I think I'd like to see your shop sometime. How far out of pittsburgh are you? Im sure I could find a quick way to blow my tax $$ on stuff like this CH and more there.
Hmmm...I have some PTO coming up, I think I'd like to see your shop sometime. How far out of pittsburgh are you? Im sure I could find a quick way to blow my tax $$ on stuff like this CH and more there.
About 1.5hrs from Pitts.
C4
What really irks me about this is I paid $40 for a CMT handle with a Badger Gen 2 latch already installed from another website a week or so ago. :mad:
Steelblitz
02-12-09, 15:46
Just ordered one, also sent you a PM Grant as I'd like you to hold off shipping this as I need to call you and get a few more items. thanks.
What really irks me about this is I paid $40 for a CMT handle with a Badger Gen 2 latch already installed from another website a week or so ago. :mad:
To be honest, that is the going rate ($20 for the CH and $20 for the latch).
The LMT CH has changed all that now though.
C4
I just bought two. I should have bought them all and then resold some for 35.00 a piece. Grant, how many do you have? :D
To be honest, that is the going rate ($20 for the CH and $20 for the latch).
C4
Yeah, I know, it just sucks when you find out you can get something nicer for cheaper.
I just bought two. I should have bought them all and then resold some for 35.00 a piece. Grant, how many do you have? :D
LOL, that is how you piss people off! Horder! :D
I don't really have all the many and will be turning them off the website shortly and keeping them for custom builds.
C4
How dare you call me a Whorder! :eek:
LOL, that is how you piss people off! Horder! :D
I don't really have all the many and will be turning them off the website shortly and keeping them for custom builds.
C4
I just ordered one! Thanks Grant.
But Dang 9 bucks shipping on a Charging handle? :(
Well, however many you have, you've got two less now! :) Thanks for the head's up.
I don't really have all the many and will be turning them off the website shortly and keeping them for custom builds.
C4
Ordered mine b4 shutoff :D
More LMT Goodness :D
My turn to spur the economy along....:D Not that I need one but you know how that goes....
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Looked good to me, just got done clicking the "submit" button.
QuickStrike
02-12-09, 16:37
These are great! Needed one, so I bought two.
Thanks Grant!
I bought two. I figure I can sell the ones I am replacing over at TOS to pay for the new ones! :D
Buckaroo
TUNNEL RAT 33
02-12-09, 16:46
wow these are going fast - i just bought 2 !! LOL
LMT has a new tactical charging handle out that has a bigger lever and is made better than stock. The thing looks bad ass. I picked one up today for 22.50.
Grant has a thread going on them. A bunch of us have ordered some of them.
Ok sorry i didnt see the other thread but yea i put one on mine today they are very nice.
LMT has a new tactical charging handle out that has a bigger lever and is made better than stock. The thing looks bad ass. I picked one up today for 22.50.
22.50? do share the source good sir!
I just ordered one! Thanks Grant.
But Dang 9 bucks shipping on a Charging handle? :(
We have a flat rate on shipping and will most likely lose money when we ship your CH. ;)
UPS has raised their rates and we had to do the same.
C4
Well it was fun while it lasted.
They are all gone.
We do have CMT CH's in stock, but they are not as nice as the LMT's.
C4
Just got on here went to your site and OUT OF STOCK, I need 2 of these. I have 2 builds without CH's and one without a BCG, ARRRGGGG. Looks like a real good product though. Will be waiting for them.
GI
AirTrafficControl
02-12-09, 18:36
22.50? do share the source good sir!
+1
Please advise...
GLOCKMASTER
02-12-09, 18:39
They didn't last long.......:(
Do you have an idea of when they will be back in stock?
If you've saved enough to go on all your custom builds, I'd be glad to pay the difference!
Grant will you be starting a waiting list for this?
We have a flat rate on shipping and will most likely lose money when we ship your CH. ;)
UPS has raised their rates and we had to do the same.
C4
LOL Man, I used to work in Firearms wholesales. I know how it is.
Did you get my PM about the correct address?
Damn it!! I am always a day late and a dollar short!! Thanks anyway, one more thing for me to keep a look out for:D
Saw these at shot and was shocked by how nice they were for the money. These are probably the nicest CH's on the market today.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/images/archive/LMT/Charging_Handle1.jpg
That's awesome that they can make 'em with your logo on them!!! I wonder if we can get any logo we want??!?!?
I maybe wrong but I think thats a water mark. It would look cool though.
I maybe wrong but I think thats a water mark. It would look cool though.
I was being facetious...
I will definitely have to pick up a couple of those when they are back in stock.
I was being facetious...
I got ya sorry
GLOCKMASTER
02-12-09, 20:24
http://www.lewismachine.net/product.php?p=200&cid=6&session=94d1690a9745a0722091d2c555d9fecb
Thanks frogger. That's a good price if they are available.
They look cool but I was wondering whats the big deal about this latch? does it allow you to pull it back with one hand or something?
I guess I am missing something....
I just want the latch....hmmm.
They look cool but I was wondering whats the big deal about this latch? does it allow you to pull it back with one hand or something?
I guess I am missing something....
It is easier to grasp in a high stress situation. Just like extended slide release, mag release or safety lever on a 1911. It also comes in handy if you have a scope mounted that gets in the way and makes it harder to reach a standard charging handle latch.
You may want to take that link down. I clicked on it and was immediately transported to LMT's site, logged in under what I assume is your account, complete with your order history, credit card info, etc.
Damn I just ordered a standard charging handle two days ago for $26.
Grant you should send the small stuff Priority mail, it’s under five bucks and the post office supplies the box for you.
Do these have the same cuts as the PRI gas buster?
Or is it just a regular charging handle with new latch?
Thanks
Damn thats what I get for being out all day :(.
Hopefully you will get more in soon.
EvilSpeculator556
02-13-09, 01:40
Do these have the same cuts as the PRI gas buster?
Or is it just a regular charging handle with new latch?
Thanks
I am wondering the same?
The PRI gas buster doesn't operate as smoothly as a regular charging handle for me.
They didn't last long.......:(
Do you have an idea of when they will be back in stock?
I talked to LMT about a week ago about them having more available and they said it would be quite some time.
C4
I was being facetious...
I knew you were. :D
C4
They look cool but I was wondering whats the big deal about this latch? does it allow you to pull it back with one hand or something?
I guess I am missing something....
The latch allows for you to operate the CH with two fingers better/faster.
You should ONLY be pulling the CH back with ONE hand!
C4
Damn I just ordered a standard charging handle two days ago for $26.
Grant you should send the small stuff Priority mail, it’s under five bucks and the post office supplies the box for you.
USPS is a no go as I am too big to be running to the post office. I need pick up at my store when I want. I also need insurance (which is free with UPS) and real time tracking. I also need everything to integrate into my shopping cart. Again, no go with USPS.
When I was a small time dealer, USPS would work fine, but no longer.
C4
Do these have the same cuts as the PRI gas buster?
Or is it just a regular charging handle with new latch?
Thanks
Just a regular CH. The Gas Ventilation cuts in the PRI are a patent thing I believe.
C4
Standard roll pin to hold the latch in to the CH?
Standard roll pin to hold the latch in to the CH?
Correct.
C4
Just a regular CH. The Gas Ventilation cuts in the PRI are a patent thing I believe.
C4
Got it. Thank you.
Is it possible to put the LMT latch on a PRI gas buster CH?
Got it. Thank you.
Is it possible to put the LMT latch on a PRI gas buster CH?
I imagine you could, but don't know why you would.
C4
rodinal220
02-13-09, 11:16
That latch looks like it is MIM.I would prefer all milled or forged componants or at least quality investment casting.
That latch looks like it is MIM.I would prefer all milled or forged componants or at least quality investment casting.
MIM that is made properly, is VERY good and you will not break it.
The PRI latches and the LMT's look very similar to me in how they are made.
C4
spamsammich
02-13-09, 11:57
Milled latches is asking a LOT for this price point. MIM is just fine in this application IMHO. Are you actually complaining about a qualitly, forged CH with an extended latch that costs as much as an extended latch by itself? Interesting.
rodinal220
02-13-09, 13:22
MIM that is made properly, is VERY good and you will not break it.
C4
Why isn't the whole thing MIMd??
Why isn't the whole thing MIMd??
Good question. Maybe it is not cost efficient? My guess though is that it is too heavy for its application.
Remember that MIM parts are used in a lot of 1911 and other combat handguns. So I think that a latch that MIGHT be MIM'd will be just fine. ;)
C4
One last comment on LMT CH's. Since LMT has .Mil contracts (with CRANE no less), they are required to meet quality specs set forth by the US Govt. Their CH's (and latches) meet this standard.
C4
Jay Cunningham
02-13-09, 14:00
One last comment on LMT CH's. Since LMT has .Mil contracts (with CRANE no less), they are required to meet quality specs set forth by the US Govt. Their CH's (and latches) meet this standard.
C4
Is this particular charging handle assembly in use by a US military unit?
Is this particular charging handle assembly in use by a US military unit?
They just came out with this new one so I cannot say as to whether or not they have shipped any out YET. They are no longer making their CH's with the standard type latch so any .mil guns ordered WILL be receiving this latch.
C4
Jay Cunningham
02-13-09, 14:04
They just came out with this new one so I cannot say as to whether or not they have shipped any out YET. They are no longer making their CH's with the standard type latch so any .mil guns ordered WILL be receiving this latch.
C4
Thanks G-Man.
spamsammich
02-13-09, 14:20
Why isn't the whole thing MIMd??
My first guess would be a cost effectiveness issue. Perhaps the tool for injection molding a part this big is too costly to engineer and maintain for their needs. I've worked with engineering teams that designed and manufactured injection molds for high glass fill plastics and the cost can be quite substantial. I can only imagine that the tools (molds) for MIM are even more costly and wear faster than a tool designed for relatively low temp polymer materials.
Thanks frogger. That's a good price if they are available.
I was just talking to LMT on the phone as I came across this thread, they aren't in stock. $100 min order with LMT.
A charging handle is a tension part, and it strikes me that I don't think MIM would be a good fit for a part under tension stress.
spamsammich
02-13-09, 16:52
A charging handle is a tension part, and it strikes me that I don't think MIM would be a good fit for a part under tension stress.
good point, I don't think I would trust a MIM'd CH if I had to mortar the gun to clear a FTE.
Grant, how many do you have? :D
Not enough. They are out of stock already. :(
thetallengineer
02-14-09, 19:43
I got to try one out today on my coworkers newly arrived 12" MRP Piston upper, I like the charging handle and will probably pick one up for my next upper. It offers better ease of manipulation of the charging handle and is at a very attractive price point.
Heavy Metal
02-14-09, 19:44
Charging handle has machine marks. Looks forged. Don't think you can MIM Aluminum.
As to the latch. I'll bet a MIMd steel latch is stronger than the original aluminum latch.
I just recieved the LMT latch and it is a very nice charging handle, the latch is steel and built very tough. (LOOKS COOL TO.)
Ridge_Runner_5
02-16-09, 01:19
A charging handle is a charging handle, IMO, as long as its not extruded...I really like that latch, though! I wanted something exactly like that and ended up going with the Badger II...
This charging handle makes it easier to operate. Quicker access.
I have around 7-9 of these available (I don't remember if I got 10 or 12 in and the box is in my truck and I am keeping 3 for use around here).
PM me if interested -- I won't post these anywhere else for a day or two to allow M4C people first dibs. (These are not on the eguns.com website). PM me your phone number and I will call you for your details.
Thanks
Chad
eguns.com
I did end up getting one but i bet they will be gone very quickly on here.
I have around 7-9 of these available (I don't remember if I got 10 or 12 in and the box is in my truck and I am keeping 3 for use around here).
PM me if interested -- I won't post these anywhere else for a day or two to allow M4C people first dibs. (These are not on the eguns.com website). PM me your phone number and I will call you for your details.
Thanks
Chad
eguns.com
Ok, I probably have enough PMs and phone calls to wipe me out on these. I may have to limit people to 1. Thanks for the interest and I will be contact folks today after I wake up and get the say started (I am in the mountain west so behind you east coast folks a couple of hours and I was up until 1:30am helping a friend with a build and making a VLTOR VST-1C work with the DD Lite Rail 12.0 FSPM...
Chad
Let me know how many of you got one and how you like it.
TUNNEL RAT 33
02-18-09, 14:26
the brown truck of happiness just dropped off my new charging handles . thankyou grant they are sweet !!
I have not quite gotten everyone called back who are next up but many of you who PMed me were too late, sorry. And I am out of these for now.
I am sure eguns.com, G&R, etc will be getting more so just watch M4C and be quick once you see that one of us have more...
Chad
eguns.com
CarlosDJackal
02-18-09, 15:19
The one I ordered from Grant came in and it seems to be exactly what I was looking for. It took 5 calendar days from ordering online to delivery. Freaking awesome service!!
I haven't done any range work with it yet though and probably won't for a couple of weeks (unless the weather warms up in the next couple of days). :(
:D Thanks Grant....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA70919.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA70920.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA70921.jpg
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Got mine and installed it today. Night and Day. I need to get a few more of these.
Got mine in today from Grant :D
CharlieMike
02-18-09, 19:35
It looks really similar to the PRI Combat Latch. My PRI latch arrived yesterday. I really like it.
CarlosDJackal
02-18-09, 22:51
It looks really similar to the PRI Combat Latch. My PRI latch arrived yesterday. I really like it.
I have a PRI latch and would personally rather use the factory latch . In fact, my PRI "Gas Buster" latch has since been relegated to my home defense AR. The PRI latch was a good concept, but I have found that it does not work with a Ceiner .22LR conversion kit - not really sure why.
Mine also broke during a Pat Rogers class. Which unfortunately meant that I ended up using a standard (factory) latch because the PRI requires a different sized roll-pin to work. YMMV.
tiger seven
02-19-09, 10:29
I got mine from Grant yesterday, and put it in my 10.5" LMT when I got home. After doing some basic drills, my initial impression is that this is the best charging handle I've ever used. I have not tried PRI's Combat Latch, but I have two rifles with charging handles fitted with PRI's Big Latch, which I like and have been using over the past two years or so. But I have to say I like this LMT latch better. I'm a lefty, and I find this latch easier to operate with either hand, with gloves on or without. It seems to stick out just enough to make it easy to engage, but not enough to snag or cause problems. I think someone really did their homework in designing this.
I only hope they become more readily available in the future, because I wouldn't mind adding them to a few more rifles.
Thanks again, Grant!
Derek
CharlieMike
02-19-09, 11:05
I have a PRI latch and would personally rather use the factory latch . In fact, my PRI "Gas Buster" latch has since been relegated to my home defense AR. The PRI latch was a good concept, but I have found that it does not work with a Ceiner .22LR conversion kit - not really sure why.
Wow. This throws a wrench in my plans. I would love to see one of the LMT latches now. I was working on a review of the Combat Latch here:
http://www.therearemanylikeit.com/beta/gear/pri-combat-latch.adp
Wow. This throws a wrench in my plans. I would love to see one of the LMT latches now. I was working on a review of the Combat Latch here:
http://www.therearemanylikeit.com/beta/gear/pri-combat-latch.adp
Nice review, though.
CarlosDJackal
02-19-09, 14:06
Wow. This throws a wrench in my plans. I would love to see one of the LMT latches now. I was working on a review of the Combat Latch here:
http://www.therearemanylikeit.com/beta/gear/pri-combat-latch.adp
I just wanted to make sure that I emphasized that I have the PRI Gas Buster charging handle. Not just the latch. I think it may be the way they have it shaped at the front.
According to the guys at PRI the 9mm version should work and they offered to replace the one I had with it. I just saw no real advantage to it and declined electing instead to use a standard charging handle.
FWIW, PRI has given me nothing but excellent Customer Service. When my charging handle broke at that class last summer, they had me ship it in for inspection. I think they sent me back a whole new charging handle. YMMV.
It seems to stick out just enough to make it easy to engage, but not enough to snag or cause problems. I think someone really did their homework in designing this.
I would go along with this assessment, like Goldilocks, I think it is just right!
Got mine the other day and swapped it in. Very nice. To echo the comments posted above, it seems like the best of both worlds IMO. Now LMT just needs to make a steel variety. Nice product at a fair price. Thanks for the heads up Grant.
Mine from Chad was waiting for me in the mail when I got home from work this evening. I spent about half an hour working with it, and it's simply fantastic.
I am also absolutely amazed at how fast it got here all the way from Utah. I wasn't really looking for it to arrive before tomorrow.
Thanks a bunch, Chad. Massive kudos for the superlative service! Heck, he even pronounced my surname correctly! :D
Same here: Chad at e-guns rocks! Good phone order, fast delivery, and even nice packaging job.
I much prefer the new LMT latch design to PRI's big latch. The only reason I can figure the PRI would be superior is in slamming back the CH on one side only...but you're not supposed to do that anyhow, right? ;)
Other than the latch, it looks identical to my old LMT CH.
There were tiny burrs at the top/end of the latch (above the hole), which I made disappear with a whetstone. Absolutely no big deal.
The (20) that I bought from GandR Tactical arrived on Friday. Unfortunately, I can only visualize them rather than touch them.
Mike from Texas
02-22-09, 12:33
Grant do you have any idea when you may be getting some more in?
I would like to get 3 of them bad boys on order if they ever get back in stock...
Anyone know if there is any vendor that has recently gotten these in stock? Grant or Chad any update on when you might be getting more in?
Thanks
Are complete rifles from LMT shipping with their new CH?
dialM4murder
03-13-09, 09:50
Grant do you have any idea when you may be getting some more in?
+1...
Are complete rifles from LMT shipping with their new CH?
Yes they are.
C4
Grant, you doing a waiting list for these babies as well or you just going to have it listed in stock when they are in stock on the site? Finally put some debt out of the way and the wife and I are back to building the AR's.
I purchased 2 LMTs from a store about a month ago and they still had the old style charging handles.
I purchased 2 LMTs from a store about a month ago and they still had the old style charging handles.
I purchased 2 LMTs from a store about a month ago and they still had the old style charging handles.
But were they "brand new"? The ones coming from the LMT factory now, as Grant said, should have them--and that would make sense.
I wish LMT didn't switch to an SA BCG and non H-buffer though :(
Ahhh..I'm late to the party :(
But were they "brand new"? The ones coming from the LMT factory now, as Grant said, should have them--and that would make sense.
I wish LMT didn't switch to an SA BCG and non H-buffer though :(
They had just been delivered to SGC on 2/4/09 without the new style CH. And you're right about the non-H buffer and SA BCG.
Grant, any idea on " in stock" availability for the charging handle?
Cheers
Would like two of these myself.
Would like two of these myself.
I ordered 2 for me from LMT along with 2 ambi-safeties so I just cleared the minimum $100 purchase from them. Ordered 3/16 and arrived 3/20. I thought I'd throw up a few more comparison pictures so people could see the differences. The original CH is a LMT out of one of my LMT Defenders... and the hot pin-up girl is one of many in LMT's catalog :D
Original on top of new.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8320/callmt002.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=callmt002.jpg)
Old on top of new.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2410/callmt003.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=callmt003.jpg)
Side by Side.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7564/callmt004.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=callmt004.jpg)
Last one.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5518/callmt005.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=callmt005.jpg)
I would like two of these also.
I would like two of these also.
EzGoingKev
03-20-09, 18:53
Is the latch piece metal or plastic?
Is the latch piece metal or plastic?
It's metal.
After a few practice pulls with the new CH, no range time yet, I would highly recommend it over the original!!!
I'm really not getting the point of these new CH- especially why people are salivating over them ... LMT zealots now?
Seriously, are they lighter? are they made so you pull it back with one hand?
I'm really not getting the point of these new CH- especially why people are salivating over them ...
Seriously, are they lighter? are they made so you pull it back with one hand?
spamsammich
03-20-09, 23:09
I'm really not getting the point of these new CH- especially why people are salivating over them ...
Seriously, are they lighter? are they made so you pull it back with one hand?
go price out a badger tactical or pri extended latch and compare the price to this complete charging handle. If you've never handled a gun with an extended latch, you probably won't see the benefit. Also, this question was already answered at least 3x in this very thread. If you need 2 hands to pull a charging handle back, it's time to hit the gym.
Grant,
Any idea when more of these will be in stock??
I was lucky enough to find one at my local shop for $22.00
snakedoctor
04-22-09, 13:50
Grant,
Anything yet on these new handles?
Grant,
Anything yet on these new handles?
No.
C4
That sucks, I had actually checked out the site today to see if you have anymore. I need at least 2 more :(
Man I wanted to order one but they are "Out of Stock". :(
These things are like "hens teeth" anyone else have them?
I contacted LMT about ordering one directly (asked to throw in a BCG, too, to get the $100 minimum order requirement), and they said they'd be glad to.
Just one small problem...
Expected delivery date ... March 2010. :eek:
I'd rather keep my eyes open for when G&R has 'em in-stock.
I ordered directly through LMT on April 4th. Had to purchase two of the CHs and two ambi safeties to reach $100 minimum.
The LMT sales staff tell me that my order is expected to ship on 5-6-09.:p
Missed out again....Got an email from Grant yesterday afternoon that the charging handles were in stock and they're already sold out....
Missed out again....Got an email from Grant yesterday afternoon that the charging handles were in stock and they're already sold out....
:( Is anyone taking pre-orders or backorders?
:( Is anyone taking pre-orders or backorders?
We do.
C4
I'm really not getting the point of these new CH- especially why people are salivating over them ...
Seriously, are they lighter? are they made so you pull it back with one hand?
They have a great latch and are a quality CH.
C4
Grant,
Any idea when more of these will be in stock??
No idea. They just show up.
C4
just scored one from Quantico. said they had about a dozen today online.....
Out of stock on Quantico BAHH!!! :(
damn! i must have just gotten lucky, i was just searching on a whim.....
lesson learned: buy two of stuff like this to help someone else out who is searching.
damn! i must have just gotten lucky, i was just searching on a whim.....
lesson learned: buy two of stuff like this to help someone else out who is searching.
Buds do you know if they shipped people who had ordered and were waiting?
You think they would have shipped the back orders first?
Good score Buds!!
Forged aluminum handle, all steel latch (forget the grade). Called LMT and spoke with them. They do indeed look like a nice CH.
just scored one from Quantico. said they had about a dozen today online.....
If you searched for it through Google and came across Quantico's page, it was a cached page (listed 14 avail) and they are, in fact, out of stock. I fell for the same thing and received an email the next day stating they were out of stock.
I just put in an order for 5 charging handles through LMT. I hope they come soon :(
I just put in an order for 5 charging handles through LMT. I hope they come soon :(
I hope they do too, but please don't hold your breath.
So the Quantico "spin" on the charging handles "in stock" was a mistake?
Was gonna buy two right this second...but out of stock.:(
Received mine today directly from LMT. LMT must have a pretty good handle on their manufacturing/ product procurement because my order shipped on the exact day that they quoted over a month ago.
These charging handles are awesome! I like them more than the gas busters I have been using forever. They are worth the wait, especially since they are priced so reasonably.
Received mine today directly from LMT. LMT must have a pretty good handle on their manufacturing/ product procurement because my order shipped on the exact day that they quoted over a month ago.
These charging handles are awesome! I like them more than the gas busters I have been using forever. They are worth the wait, especially since they are priced so reasonably.
Pinnacle if you don't mind me asking when did you place your order and how long did it take to ship? I just placed my order for 5 of those LMT charging handles and wanted an idea when they were going to ship... And I agree with liking them better than the gas busters.
RogerinTPA
05-08-09, 19:34
Any new ETA on these Grant?
Pinnacle if you don't mind me asking when did you place your order and how long did it take to ship? I just placed my order for 5 of those LMT charging handles and wanted an idea when they were going to ship... And I agree with liking them better than the gas busters.
From earlier post in this thread.
"I ordered directly through LMT on April 4th. Had to purchase two of the CHs and two ambi safeties to reach $100 minimum.
The LMT sales staff tell me that my order is expected to ship on 5-6-09."
I received the shipping date via an emailed response to the question of when they might ship. I am still stunned that they knew the exact date it would ship that far out!
At the price they are asking for these, I cannot see why I shouldn't order one for each AR that I own. At least as a high quality backup to the gas busters I already own.
From earlier post in this thread.
"I ordered directly through LMT on April 4th. Had to purchase two of the CHs and two ambi safeties to reach $100 minimum.
The LMT sales staff tell me that my order is expected to ship on 5-6-09."
I received the shipping date via an emailed response to the question of when they might ship. I am still stunned that they knew the exact date it would ship that far out!
At the price they are asking for these, I cannot see why I shouldn't order one for each AR that I own. At least as a high quality backup to the gas busters I already own.
Oops thanks for posting, I should of read the thread in it's entirety. So my handles should be here in June/July hopefully haha I ordered 5. :cool:
I wonder what the chances are of any of these showing up in the near future?
These things are harder to find then "hens teeth".
I wonder what the chances are of any of these showing up in the near future?
These things are harder to find then "hens teeth".
Probably best to get on one of the waiting lists.
So the Quantico "spin" on the charging handles "in stock" was a mistake?
Yeah, I called them on that. They said it's a mistake...and they put me on the list.
Was just on LMT's web site. Seems the are asking $47.60 now!
I hope they don't charge me extra when they finally ship my charging handles...That would be a bummer
I'm regretting not buying two when I saw them in stock. Live and learn.
Greed?
Negatory, it's referred to as a TPA (Tacticool Price Adjustment). Like with everyhting else that becomes popular with the Tacticool crowd, prices go up as demand increases, nature of the beast. ;)
Greed?
No greed, just doing the boys that bought 5 or 10 each a chance to make some money on their extras.
No greed, just doing the boys that bought 5 or 10 each a chance to make some money on their extras.
I see. As I was saying...
Parabellum9x19mm
05-12-09, 18:03
I hope they don't charge me extra when they finally ship my charging handles...That would be a bummer
+1
(sigh)
Blankwaffe
05-12-09, 21:41
I cancelled my order when I got the confirmation on ship date.Glad I did now.
Chose to go ahead and use the PRI Big Latches I had already on the SPR's CH's.The PRI is not a MIM latch either.
aftermath686
05-12-09, 22:13
I have had one of these for a while, and I have got to say I love it. FWIW I Like it a lot more than most other CH's I have used...
it's been almost 2 months since my order with LMT. I have 4 CHs on order for $22.95 each....it's better than stock options ;)
I have not been following this thread anymore and was shocked when I saw that they have doubled in price. I can understand making a buck. but doubling your price is just trying to milk your customer base dry.
I have not been following this thread anymore and was shocked when I saw that they have doubled in price. I can understand making a buck. but doubling your price is just trying to milk your customer base dry.
I'm a big believer in the free market, and LMT can charge whatever they want and sell them for whatever the market will bear.
The same goes for us customers: I wanted one of these for $20-25, but I'm not interested for $45.
Bimmer
I'm a big believer in the free market, and LMT can charge whatever they want and sell them for whatever the market will bear.
The same goes for us customers: I wanted one of these for $20-25, but I'm not interested for $45.
Bimmer
Yep I agree. They can charge whatever they want. And I can say no thank you.
I'm a big believer in the free market, and LMT can charge whatever they want and sell them for whatever the market will bear.
The same goes for us customers: I wanted one of these for $20-25, but I'm not interested for $45.
Bimmer
Yeah, same here.... I was going to order 4 or 5, but at $47.60 I'll stick with a standard CH.
Oh, well....
I have not been following this thread anymore and was shocked when I saw that they have doubled in price. I can understand making a buck. but doubling your price is just trying to milk your customer base dry.
More likely to cool down demand at the moment.
More likely to cool down demand at the moment.
If so that outta get er done. Don't think it's going to do much for the goodwill though.
I ended up getting one for 22.50.
I don't know about just cooling the market. Doesn't seem likely to me they'll lower the price later. Hope I'm wrong.
for 48 bux might as well get a standard CH + pri big latch.
for 48 bux might as well get a standard CH + pri big latch.
True. Except the LMT sports a slightly more low-profile latch than the PRI, which may or may not matter to you.
But were they "brand new"? The ones coming from the LMT factory now, as Grant said, should have them--and that would make sense.
I wish LMT didn't switch to an SA BCG and non H-buffer though :(
I purchased a complete LMT at my local shop last Saturday (9 May) and it had the new CH. It was one of two that came in the previous week.
Just got some more of these in!
C4
Grant,
How do you rate them vs. the new VLTOR/BCM model?
Just got some more of these in!
C4
Grant: Have you heard any complaints about the LMT CHs breaking? I know they haven't been out long. I got some early on when they were $22 and I really like them. I also just got a BCM from you (stupid me, I ordered a Mod3 when I wanted a Mod4). I prefer the LMT to the Mod3, because that Mod3 just sticks out so far. I'll have to get a Mod4 for a good comparison. I'll probably keep the LMTs around.
So they cloned the upper gas deflector. Do they have the lower ones too?
Or are they lacking those?
I suppose the top one is more important than the bottom pair.
Looks like a nice charging handle for the money. PRI was spendy but honestly a lot probably goes into machining a charging handle so the price did make sense.
Mine have been on backorder since March.
:cool:
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