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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:06:48 AM EDT
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Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles.
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Posted: 6/16/2022 3:47:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mil spec and buy a dozens mags instead of $125 charging handles  Already have a 100 mags still in the wraps and then some being used So right now those charging handles that aren't $125 but are more like $70 are a great thing. |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 3:49:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: GI cheap, low profile, why-are-u-fucking-with-the-CH-when-there-is-work-to-do? Ew. Cheap isn't a feature, it's an excuse. The Radian SL is low profile too. why-are-you-worrying-about-this? |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 3:51:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles. Probably. Some people like having something else that's also more efficient for them and an OEM won't do no matter what. |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 4:23:27 AM EDT
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Radian Raptor
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Posted: 6/16/2022 8:23:00 AM EDT
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G charging handles are way overrated... And this is coming from someone who currently uses 3 (two ACHs and one SCH) of them. Sure they look cool, but they aren't functionally superior, and they are actually less ergonomic (IMO) than lower priced competitors. Nothing wrong them, just over priced and over hyped. I suppose if you can get for for $75, that's not a bad option.
The non-vltor BCMs were a huge disappointment to me. I have 1 that is sitting unused, replaced by a milspec ch. My favorite non-ambi ch is the vltor. I haven't tried the PRI charging handles, that's probably next on the list to try. |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:11:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably. Some people like having something else that's also more efficient for them and an OEM won't do no matter what. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles. Probably. Some people like having something else that's also more efficient for them and an OEM won't do no matter what. |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:29:04 PM EDT
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I prefer a standard charging handle made out of 7075-T6
Mega arms used to make some really nice ones. |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:38:05 PM EDT
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For suppressed shooting the griffin snatch seems to work. I get carbon deposits on the receiver outside it’s vent.
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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:51:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That never happened to me. Probably the height of the sling |
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Posted: 6/16/2022 12:54:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Probably the height of the sling Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That never happened to me. Probably the height of the sling Maybe. Maybe not. I'm a southpaw rifle shooter, what only digs into me annoyingly is the shell deflector. |
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Posted: 6/17/2022 7:24:03 PM EDT
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I absolutely LOVE my Badger x Hodge ambi. Feels great, does good with gas.
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Posted: 6/18/2022 12:38:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bravo Company single side medium latch is my go to. This, Been using them for years on multiple guns. |
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Posted: 6/18/2022 12:57:21 PM EDT
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Geissele SCH or Radian Raptor. I have either or on all my rifles. After using one, you just can't go back to mil-spec, ha.
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Posted: 6/18/2022 1:04:57 PM EDT
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Geissele but it seems like they go up faster than gas prices lately.
Raptor LT or bcm when on sale for around $50 will suffice for any future needs. |
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Posted: 6/18/2022 1:47:59 PM EDT
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Geissele ACH. Also love raptor SL and BCM mod 4. I’d take any of those and be happy.
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Posted: 6/19/2022 1:52:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles. Could you post a pic of where you filled it in? I'm always interested in useful tips.  |
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Posted: 6/19/2022 2:39:15 AM EDT
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Geissele SCH, very closely followed by the Raptor.
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Posted: 6/19/2022 2:41:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Could you post a pic of where you filled it in? I'm always interested in useful tips. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles. Could you post a pic of where you filled it in? I'm always interested in useful tips. http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/do-it-yourself-gas-buster-charging-handle |
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Posted: 6/19/2022 12:34:59 PM EDT
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The best charge handle is one that sticks out the left side of the receiver, and doesn't cycle with the bolt carrier...
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Posted: 6/20/2022 11:55:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Could you post a pic of where you filled it in? I'm always interested in useful tips. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Am I the only one around here that uses permatex gasket maker on the charging handle to make a gas buster? It's great on the cheap. And I like Vltor and BCM gunfighter handles. Could you post a pic of where you filled it in? I'm always interested in useful tips. |
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Posted: 6/21/2022 12:40:30 AM EDT
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This is a decent video
 Gas Buster Charging Handle DIY - No Gas in Face! |
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Posted: 6/21/2022 2:04:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks. I don't shoot suppressed, but it's still interesting to see how shooters resolve issues.
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Posted: 6/28/2022 12:03:58 AM EDT
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I like the PRI Military Big Latch Gas Buster.
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Posted: 6/29/2022 1:40:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2022 1:41:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDamn! Very hard to resist that right now. |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 3:19:44 AM EDT
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I have a long BCM/Vltor. I found it can pinch when grasped just right.
It pokes when the rifle is slung too. I've gotten used to the standard CH on most anything now, dont really miss extendeds. |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 4:20:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a long BCM/Vltor. I found it can pinch when grasped just right. It pokes when the rifle is slung too. I've gotten used to the standard CH on most anything now, dont really miss extendeds. I had one and was indeed pinched by the BCM ones a lot. It's why they're no longer present in my safes and parts bins. I'm kind of surprised that some still seem to favor it. Maybe it was a left handed thing for me, I dunno. You must be a right handed shooter then I take it? Standard CH's are easily a pain in the ass for a southpaw such as me. and keeps reminding me why I went with ambidextrous handles in reverse of what you've experienced. |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 5:19:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Geissele SCH  Attached FileI have a Geissele SCH, Griffin SNA-CH, Radian Raptor SD, Strike Industries Extended Ambi, and milspec. All have the permatex gasket mod for shooting suppressed. The Geissele SCH is my favorite and I actually get less gas to my face on my go-to 5.56 AR with it than my RDB 9mm AR with the Radian Raptor SD. They all blow the milspec design out of the water though. Being able to operate the CH with my index finger on my weak hand like an ACR, SCAR, etc is simply too convenient and intuitive to ever use another milspec CH. I would suggest the Strike Industries extended latch if you are on a budget. I was thinking about picking up a SilencerCo charging handle to try out but I might mod my existing CHs to seal the bottom. |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 9:53:12 AM EDT
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G.I. it works fine and is cheap.
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Posted: 6/30/2022 10:16:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: G.I. it works fine and is cheap. It does? Cheap is a feature? |
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Posted: 6/30/2022 11:30:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does? Cheap is a feature? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: G.I. it works fine and is cheap. It does? Cheap is a feature? I'd be using Vltor's medium latch charging handle on everything if it weren't for the retro inspired builds that just don't seem right with anything but a standard charging handle. P.S. Don't buy Colt charging handles from Arms Unlimited. I just got 4 and only 2 out of the 4 were any good. 2 were obviously takeoffs with one having a very slight bend in it, the other had some finish damage plus it would only fit in one of my uppers and it still has some resistance when sliding it back and forth in it's channel. Half the price of the of Colt's charging handles as sold through Brownells and now I know why. 
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Posted: 6/30/2022 11:54:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd be using Vltor's medium latch charging handle on everything if it weren't for the retro inspired builds that just don't seem right with anything but a standard charging handle. P.S. Don't buy Colt charging handles from Arms Unlimited. I just got 4 and only 2 out of the 4 were any good. 2 were obviously takeoffs with one having a very slight bend in it, the other had some finish damage plus it would only fit in one of my uppers and it still has some resistance when sliding it back and forth in it's channel. Half the price of the of Colt's charging handles as sold through Brownells and now I know why. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: G.I. it works fine and is cheap. It does? Cheap is a feature? I'd be using Vltor's medium latch charging handle on everything if it weren't for the retro inspired builds that just don't seem right with anything but a standard charging handle. P.S. Don't buy Colt charging handles from Arms Unlimited. I just got 4 and only 2 out of the 4 were any good. 2 were obviously takeoffs with one having a very slight bend in it, the other had some finish damage plus it would only fit in one of my uppers and it still has some resistance when sliding it back and forth in it's channel. Half the price of the of Colt's charging handles as sold through Brownells and now I know why. I've only got one retro, but the retard in me may do one more clone so an OEM purchase may indeed be the only reason for myself to purchase buy one really. |
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