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    BCM Charging Handle question/explanation

    I am looking at getting a BCM gunfighter Mod-3 charging handle. I am a lefty, and that's not why I'm looking at it, but rather because it is supposedly better compared to an OEM when it comes to stress on the pin and the charging handle overall. (As a lefty, the military taught me to charge with my shooting hand. I like this method and am not going to change. So an ambi or lefty version isn't necessary).

    My question however is: When charging with my left hand (Shooting hand), similar to how I would charge my AK with my right hand, (With the palm), there is a SIDE WAYS PRESSURE on a traditional charging handle. With the gunfighter mod-3, is this Side Ways Pressure still there between the charging handle and the upper receiver? Obviously, it's impossible to charge an AR15 with the palm, and have the charging handle go exactly straight back. Easy to do with the 2 finger pull; one on each side of the charging handle. But with the palm, it wants to push the charging handle. Is the Gunfighter Mod-3 better at this? Thanks. Mike....
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    Quote Originally Posted by christcorp View Post
    but rather because it is supposedly better compared to an OEM when it comes to stress on the pin and the charging handle overall.
    As one who has used a PRI Gas Buster CH for years, I originally thought it a whole lot of fuss over nothing, but a new carbine in the litter with a standard OEM CH really reminded me how uncomfortable and thin handled the OEM CH's really are. IMO, they suck...

    So I picked up a BCM Gunfighter Mod3 CH locally and I am impressed. I see how the stress on the OEM CH, even on the GasBuster as well, is on the spring and little bitty roll pin. I also saw how BCM corrected this weakness and it makes sense. It works...

    As for stopping side stress during charging, I do think it helps some by the design, but I wouldn't call it a miracle or anything...

    I think it is a good upgrade... The Mod3 lever is just the right length and width I think...

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    http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gears...dle/#more-3907

    Check this review out on military times that Stickman (member here) did on the Gunfighter CH. Could give you some insight behind the design.

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    I have the Mod 4 with the slightly smaller handle, and I find it very easy to pull straight back with no side pressure. Because of the angle of the handle and texture, you can actually pull it back putting pressure on the left, instead of the right.

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    I have the mod 4 on all my rifles. Whether I blade my hand or use the side of my index finger, it doesn't have nearly the side torque that a standard CH does. Since the latch on the gunfighter makes contact with the inside of the rear of the CH, most of the pressure is distributed more towards the center.

    Now, and this is just for me with the mod 4, the latch has a slight curve to it, so when I hit the latch I don't have to put the pressure rearward and in, it's more straight to the rear or to the rear and out if that makes any sense. It's so simple to see, but for some reason I'm not putting it into text as well as I'd like.

    My point is, with the mod 4 and I'm sure the mod 3, it's easy to use your bladed hand - side of palm - and not put any sideways torque on it.

    Since the mod 3 is the largest, I'm sure it would be even easier to keep it in a straight line to the rear.

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    The Gunfighter definitely lives up to its hype. (maybe that means it's not hype anymore?)


    For me personally, the Mod 4 latch is plenty big enough - anything bigger digs into my back like a plow.
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    Thanks for all the info. I just ordered one. Like I said, I'm a lefty but intend to use my left hand (Firing hand) just like I've been taught and have done for 30+ years. Glad to hear that it doesn't put so much pressure on the sides. Thanks again.
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    As has been said above, the new "pin" design allows the force to be applied more to the center of the body of CH, therefore minimizing the lateral torque applied to the length of the CH. I currently have the MOD 3 (large) and shows little to no "excessive" wear from single-handed charging. On a side note, I have ordered the Mid-size for my SR-15.

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    i'm a lefty, i like mine. i had problems with a normal charging handle before. tried all the remedies and extended latches like badger ordinance and the like... the bcm is the best i've tried so far.

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    the gunfighter dosent bind or twist like the standard does.

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