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Thread: BCM Charging Handle question/explanation

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    I have the Mod 4. I can charge the rifle with my left or right hand with little trouble even with a scope mounted. There was some side pressure of the handle as I hauled it back, but that was a technique problem. With practice, I've learned to pull it back without applying so much side pressure while using my left hand.

    When my Mod 4 was new, there was strange smell and it was grabby every time I cycled it. It seemed to come from the finish as it rubbed inside the upper. I just kept it lubed and working with it and the smell has since gone away and it slides much more smoothly
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    I'm a lefty and have 5 of the mod 3's. GTG.

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    The mod 3 is like a ****ing kick stand for your gun. I hate its size. Mod 4 is somewhat workable. But if I had the money to blow, I'd switch all my guns to the mod 5.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    The mod 3 is like a ****ing kick stand for your gun. I hate its size. Mod 4 is somewhat workable. But if I had the money to blow, I'd switch all my guns to the mod 5.
    Agreed. The only time I would use the Mod3 would be on a rifle that was equipped with a large scoped optic. The Mod4 is nice but on very rare occassions I have noticed that it has hung a bit on my PC and gear though it has not caused any serious issues. I think the Mod5 would be the best blend between the robust new design and the smaller latch.
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    Great... The site is not even back up for a day, then I read this thread and order a mod 5...

    Saw a CH break at the range last week... Now I see the potential for this device. Thanks M4C.
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    I find the Mod 3 almost unusable. Love the Mod 4's. I have one Mod 5 and it's good too but not good enough to replace my other Mod 4's with them.

    The only rifle I have a gas buster on is my DMR-ish gun because of bigass scope it has on it.
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    I rock the mod 5 on both of my rifles.

    Because I was looking for a more durable charging handle (lefty who reaches over the top to charge) rather than a larger handle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave_M View Post
    Love the Mod 4's. I have one Mod 5 and it's good too but not good enough to replace my other Mod 4's with them.
    Agree. To my mind, the Mod 5 solves minor snag and comfort issues the Mod 4 has, but the Mod 4 has a more positive action. Prefer the Mod 4 for that alone.

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    If life were fair and everything was right with the world, the BCM Gunfighter would be standard equipment on all AR-type rifles. Of course, that's only my opinion.

    I've equiped my rifles with Mod. 4's and will continue to do so.

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    I have mixed feelings about the BCM Gunfighter. I have the medium latch version installed currently. I switch back and forth between it and the small latch. Both snag on gear more than I'd like. I certainly see the utility of being able to charge the weapon with your left hand quickly while maintaining your right hand on the pistol grip, but I'd love to have a solution to the snagging problem.

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