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    Quote Originally Posted by oliver View Post
    In response to Tootsie's post above: Unless there is another that I'm not aware of, the only charging handles I've seen from Noveske are the plain GI type and rebranded Gunfighter mod 4's. I've got both a Noveske Gunfighter and a BCM that I was given at a class a few weeks ago sitting in front of me and other than the logos and such, they appear identical.
    HMAC describes them better. Just an updated design on them.

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    This:


    Won't happen to this:


    http://sipseystreetirregulars.blogsp...ng-handle.html




    http://vuurwapenblog.com/2009/10/19/...arging-handle/

    The BCM is the BOSS of Charging handles. Trust it, trust BCM, get one.

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    [QUOTE=Surf;1165292]IMO, a similar option to the PRI Combat Latch is what the Gunfighter should be offered with. I very much prefer the PRI Gasbuster Combat Latch much better. Pretty much most everyone that I know who owns the GF and has tried the Combat Latch wants one. I would think it would be a popular option?





    This grip IMO


    Is much better than this one.


    I would think that right there would be one helluva seller for BCM if they could offer that as an option. I know I would buy one. Even without that option of the PRI latch I will be picking one up and try out the Gunfighter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tootsies View Post
    HMAC describes them better. Just an updated design on them.
    I had a few Gunfighter handles from when they first came out. Nice stout device, but I kept getting blood blisters on my left index finger. Bad design, but overall still a good handle made more useable by a little grinding to add a bevel to the lever. For me, that eliminated the pinch point and didn't compromise function or strength. When Noveske started selling them under their label, I bought one for an SBR build and noticed that VLTOR had added a little bevel on those newer, updated versions. It doesn't solve the problem, but it helps a lot.




    Every time this pinching issue came up around here, it resulted in at least a few indignant posts about how it wasn't possible to pinch yourself on this new, magical gun accessory, but apparently VLTOR felt is was enough of a problem to do a little redesign.

    The most frequent thing I use the charging handle for is to release the bolt on a speed reload. Especially the newer version, the pinching thing hasn't been an issue for me in that circumstance (hooking the handle with left index finger).

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Swede View Post
    Is there some ambi version of the GUNFIGHTER for us lefties?
    Has anyone tried the Troy/vltor ambi CH?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ronin64 View Post
    I've been interested in these for awhile, but they always look like they stick out way too much and they would snap on my uniform/gear when the rifle is slung. Maybe the small version would be good, but then I don't see the benefit over the standard charging handle..
    I've standardized on the small version (Mod 5) for new builds and when I need replacements - they are on three rifles now. I'm to the point where I wouldn't spend money on a standard CH any more, although I do keep one or two in the parts box. The GF design allows for a more positive grip and it's a much smoother stroke with no annoying wiggle.
    Ken in Illinois

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    While I don't use one since I've not had any issues with my stock charging handle- I liked the Mod. 4 when I tried it on a friend's rifle once.

    I tried a rifle with a Mod. 3, too, and didn't like it as well because the latch dug into my chest too much when the rifle was slung across my front. It probably wouldn't be an issue with body armor or a chest rig, but keep in mind that for casual shooting a Mod. 4 or Mod. 5 is probably preferable.

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    For those interested, here is a bit more info on the Gunfighter Charging Handle but moreso, why I prefer the PRI Combat Latch and how I actually modify it to work with the GF handle itself.

    http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?...22#post1166222

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    I was wondering about these. Thanks for all the info!

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