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    For the members that have requested a "Gas buster" version of the BCM Gunfighter charging handle.

    Here's a do it yourself gas buster charging handle modificiation review that I wrote back in 2004, and updated with new pics this past weekend.

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    Many guys have asked me what the "red stuff" is in the gap on the charging handles closest to the receiver.

    If you look at the charging handle on an AR15 from the top of the gun you will notice that there is a half circle shaped gap where the charging handle fits up agains the upper receiver.

    If you look at this same area from the side, you will notice that there is a space between the charging handle and the upper receiver. This is where a majority of excess lube, gases, and debris escape out of the upper receiver and are directed into the shooters face.

    By filling the half circle gap on the charging handle with RTV silicone you can make a cheap and very effective "gas buster" for your charging handle, and this prevents Lube, gases and debris from being blown back into your face.

    Step #1

    Prep the charging handle. Clean the half circle shaped area on the charging handle with Acetone and wipe dry.

    Step #2

    Get a tube of Permatex High-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Makter #26B (can be found in the automotive section at Wal-Mart. It comes in a red tube and costs $2.97).

    Looking at the charging handle from the top you will notice a gap that looks like a "C" or half circle. Ensure that the charging handle is locked in the forward position.

    To make the gas buster modification, I filled in this gap between the upper receiver and the higher portion of the charging handle with the High-Temp RTV Silicone, using a plastic knife to level out the silicone and remove any excess.


    Step #3

    Let the RTV Silicone dry over night, once the RTV Silicone is applied to the charging handle, DO NOT move the charging handle until the RTV Silicone has cured.

    After the RTV cures, take a knife and slide the blade between the RTV and the upper receiver to loosen it up a bit. Then pull the charging handle back slowly, if it's still sticking to the upper receiver, use the blade of the knife to slowly and gently pull the RTV away from the upper receiver. You want the RTV Silicone to stick to the charging handle, not the upper receiver.

    The RTV Silicone makes a perfect seal, nothing can excape from the upper receiver in the area of the charging handle.


    I have guns that I put the RTV on back in 2001 or so and it's still on the gun. The RTV makes a perfect seal around the upper receiver, it's much cheaper than a $90 charging handle.






    Apply the RTV Silicon while the charging handle and bolt are both in the forward position:


    Charging handle when complete and removed from the rifle:





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    Last edited by USMC03; 09-14-09 at 18:42.

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    I hope to get a hold of one when the next batch is released... running a Badger Ordnance CH on a BCM Carbine seems a little sacrilegious.

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    Unhappy Got passed over

    I put myself on the contact list for this and never got the email. Sucks!

    Guess I'll be waiting for batch two.

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    Quote Originally Posted by USMC03 View Post

    For the members that have requested a "Gas buster" version of the BCM Gunfighter charging handle.

    Here's a do it yourself gas buster charging handle modificiation review that I wrote back in 2004, and updated with new pics this past weekend.

    http://www.itstactical.com/2009/09/0...ee-easy-steps/
    Jeff, thank you very much for your post. This is great info and I can't wait to try it.

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    These handles are quite impressive - my new favorite! I've used PRIs (both the military big latch and the combat style latches), LMT's new CH, as well as the old Badger latches, but these take the cake - Good job BravoCo - it's nice to see innovative products that solve problems. Now I just need to get a few more so I can outfit all my carbines.....

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    I received mine the other day and put it on last night. I am also quite impressed. There seems to be not rotation or pivoting that I experienced with my stock CH W/Badger extended latch. Thank you Bravo Company for the great product!

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    Too cool. Looks like just the thing to replace the Badger extended latches I've been using.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 30in1 View Post
    I put myself on the contact list for this and never got the email. Sucks!

    Guess I'll be waiting for batch two.
    make sure you check your mail filters and your spam/junk folder also. I'm not saying they did or didn't leave you out but these things are computer generated and while not failsafe.... if you don't make a typo or neglect to check spam/junk you'll get your mail. This isn't very complicated software they are using to do this. It's much more failsafe than a human.

    I've signed up for notification from Bravo Company on three different parts for my rifles and they have been 100%. Then again I also don't have any filters or spam/junk helpers. I tend to miss important emails when those functions are enabled.
    "Never give up... Never surrender"
    -Jason Nesmith

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    I put one of these in and just trying it in the basement, my first impression is... wow. It feels very nice, i.e. the extra width lowers the perceived effort, increasing the perceived smoothness.

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    Last edited by C4IGrant; 09-16-09 at 18:49.

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