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Posted: 5/22/2005 9:19:41 AM EDT
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Best is probably the PRI Gas Buster. It probbaly isnt terribly useful to anyone other than those using silencers, but it is clearly the beefiest, most substantial handle I have ever seen or used.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 9:19:48 AM EDT
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I've grown fond of the billeted handles, but thats just me.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 9:25:55 AM EDT
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I should also add that I have surely seen cheep charging handles, so, yes, there are some to be avoided. I have seen a cheep one that cracked and another that was cleary made of inexpensive metal. So, as long as you stick wth a quality manufacturer, you should be fine.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 9:41:25 AM EDT
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Is the PRI gas buster really efficient? Is there another manufacturer for this kind of charging handles?
I d like to buy one because shooting with my can is really uncomfortable. 
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Posted: 5/22/2005 10:29:55 AM EDT
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Looks like I'm going with either a DPMS or Rock River handle in the standard configuration! Is one of these any better than the other 
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Posted: 5/22/2005 10:33:36 AM EDT
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I do not have experience shooting with cans, but I know a number of people who do. They tell me that the PRI Gas Buster is efficient and worth it.
I have not seen a DPMS charging handle, but in my experience, Rock River stuff is generally better quality than DPMS. |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 10:36:34 AM EDT
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The LMT handle I bought is MUCH more substantial than the handle that was in my old RRA.
--Josh |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 10:38:51 AM EDT
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There are steel charging handles also, if you are worried about the durability of aluminum ones.
Link to steel charging handle |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:09:32 PM EDT
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I prefer the PRI Gas Buster as the handle is larger than standard. It is also hella stout.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:12:09 PM EDT
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Would it wear the receiver any? You know - hardness differences?? Should I prefer to keep everything aluminum that normally is? Or is the steel softer (I dunno theeees stuff)
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:32:36 PM EDT
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Great question FloridaC3!!! I for one would rather see ware on the handle than on the receiver..., if that is indeed the case!! |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:35:11 PM EDT
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Stick with the standard FORGED charging handle - never causes any problems.
HFG |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:40:07 PM EDT
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Are the Rock River and DPMS handles forged or cast? |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:46:04 PM EDT
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I understand that they are forged. HFG |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 12:52:58 PM EDT
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all of the top AR brand charging handles i iwould not mind using
just avoid any chicom or cheap looking ones |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 4:11:06 PM EDT
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My RRA charging handle would twist when charging. Not alot of meat in it. I have since used Colt CH's bought from CDNN or members on the EE. I would venture to say that LMT and/or CMT and BM make better quality CH's than RRA or DPMS.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 4:33:06 PM EDT
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I also felt my RRA charging handle was just a tad flimsy and cheap. It was pretty thin aluminum I believe.
I bought a steel c.h. on the EE and attached a PRI Military latch. Love it. |
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Posted: 5/22/2005 4:51:51 PM EDT
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My only (minor) gripe with my DPMS charging handle is that it has that rough, stippled texture. Like DPMS uppers and lowers it appears to be teflon coated though, so mine has held up very well so far.
As far as the PRI goes, prior to owning one I used to think that the PRI charging handle was horrendously overpriced. Since trying one I have become a believer. Any of my upcoming builds will get PRI handles, except for "budget" builds. They are extremely solid and machined very well-you could probably pound nails with them if you had to  At the moment my PRI equipped carbine is riding around in the trunk of a police cruiser, but as soon as I get it back I'll post a pic if this thread is still around.
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Posted: 5/22/2005 5:28:34 PM EDT
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In my experience, the DPMS (aluminum) handles have machining marks that you can feel when charging. I don't recommend them.
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