Quoted: What are your opinions of this latch and what would you recommend. It is my understanding some aftermarket latches will damage the retaining notch in the upper. If so, which latch should I avoid?
Thanks.
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There are a lot of treads about this in the past.
Bottom line, it's a matter of preference. The 3 latches that are popular here ar the Badger Gen 1 and 2 and the PRI Big Latch.
I have both the PRI big latch and the Badger Gen 2. I prefer the PRI to the Badger 2 because it is more comfortable to operate with the thumb and forefinger. The Badger latch stops PAST the 90 degree angle while the PRI stops at 90 degrees when you pull o the CH. This is significant difference in style FOR ME because I find the 90 deree angle more comfortable and easier to pull from. Again, it is a matter of personal preference. They both work.
I also had the Badger Gen 1 before but I found it too long that it snagged on my sling and clothes. I think the Gen 1 is ok when using scopes / magnified optics on SPR type rifles.
With regard the "DAMAGE" to the uppers ... the badger has a tendency to eat up on the upper since the Badger Latch is made of steel. Thus, steel latch vs. aluminum upper = aluminum upper will get eaten out (in time .... this is not an immediate thing).
Hope that helps.