Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 21 to 30 of 47

Thread: ar15 charging handle is not itelligently designed.....

  1. #21
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    163
    Feedback Score
    0
    I am a big fan of the new LMT CHs/Latches. They're the perfect in between size. I got rid of my badger because it would always, painfully poke me in the back. The BCM CH with the shorter latch looks nice too.

  2. #22
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    SE FL
    Posts
    14,148
    Feedback Score
    5 (100%)
    For those that want an improvement without an extension, the BCM Gunfighter Mod 5

  3. #23
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    1,306
    Feedback Score
    0
    and makes it twice as hard to jerk the charger back
    That's also what I'm trying to avoid.

    I feel like you have to constantly apply some sort of lubrication (in my case it's lithium grease) in the charging handle receiver slot in order to reduce friction.

  4. #24
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Maine
    Posts
    7,868
    Feedback Score
    0
    PRI M84 Gasbuster + Flat Latch is what I use in mine.
    We miss you, AC.
    We miss you, ToddG.

  5. #25
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Utah
    Posts
    8,420
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by kal View Post
    Isn't this typical with any weapon that has a left side charging handle for a right handed shooter?
    Not with the folding charging handle of the Fal

  6. #26
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    2,770
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    the other thing the LMT latches have over the big latches is that it gives you plenty of purchase, but without torquing the charger sideways. the way the latch is angled and positioned, you just pinch and jerk straight back.. the big latches hang off the side, and makes it twice as hard to jerk the charger back, plus puts that much more wear on the arm and pin.
    BKB brings a good point. I use BCM MOD 4 I did get to try the badger big latch compared to mine side by side recently. The badger works for sure. But I did notice that the big latch did have more yaw side to side movement than the BCM Gunfighter the latch on the Gunfighter did seem to lock up better than the badger. IMHO the badger big latch was designed with one purpose and that was to put the biggest latch on the stock CH. The BCM Gunfighter CH was designed to correct the deficiencies in the original design.

  7. #27
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Alabama
    Posts
    2,770
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by kal View Post
    ......because there is not enough "handle" to pull on.

    Simple question, who makes a quality latch that is large and easy to grab onto?


    Something that also won't break that little-ass roll pin.



    My orginal LMT CH has a slight curve in the latch cut out and I was NOT using a big latch or snatching the CH.
    If you want a more durable latch as far as I know the BCM is going to be it.

  8. #28
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    1,306
    Feedback Score
    0
    Not with the folding charging handle of the Fal
    ehhh.......If my job required me to shoot people for a living, I think I'd want a solid handle for quicker weapon manipulation. But what do I know........

    back to ar15 chaging handles.

    I've noticed something with my CMMG charging handle.......it's bent just ever so slightly to the right......just barely. I know the bend is there, but if I look at the charging handle long enough, it goes away.

    What is the life expectancy of ar15 charging handles/latch?

  9. #29
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    oregon
    Posts
    7,126
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    i've never seen any kind of life expectancy for charging handles. i have seen weapons that are 20+ years old, have been through multiple barrels, bolts, springs, etc, that still have their original chargers, however. it's not really a wear part.

  10. #30
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Virginia / Afghanistan
    Posts
    2,480
    Feedback Score
    54 (100%)
    If your CH is bent you should replace it. Life expectancy depends on the amount/type of use and the CH in question.

    Quote Originally Posted by kal View Post
    ehhh.......If my job required me to shoot people for a living, I think I'd want a solid handle for quicker weapon manipulation. But what do I know........

    back to ar15 chaging handles.

    I've noticed something with my CMMG charging handle.......it's bent just ever so slightly to the right......just barely. I know the bend is there, but if I look at the charging handle long enough, it goes away.

    What is the life expectancy of ar15 charging handles/latch?
    SSG Jimmy Ide- KIA 28 Aug 10, Hyderabad, AFG

    1SG Blue Rowe- KIA 26 May 09, Panjshir, AFG.

    RIP Brothers

Page 3 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •