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6/22/2012 6:54:04 PM EDT
I need a new charging handle on my M4.  Are these worth the money or not?
6/22/2012 6:59:52 PM EDT
[#1]
Absolutely. Especally if you charge by only grabbing the latch side of the handle.
6/22/2012 7:01:27 PM EDT
[#2]



Quoted:


I need a new charging handle on my M4.  Are these worth the money or not?


Yes, I believe they are.



This particular charging handle takes the stress off the roll pin where it is most prone to break and redirects it to the body of the charging handle. This is ideal if you use your charging handle with the support hand only.



The latch sizes that BCM offers covers just about any users need. They hit a home run with this.



 
6/22/2012 7:03:03 PM EDT
[#3]
might be my fav upgrade on my AR
6/22/2012 7:04:09 PM EDT
[#4]
Definatly worth it, I love mine!
6/22/2012 7:05:09 PM EDT
[#5]
Yep, I have a Mod4 and Mod5
Like the Mod4 better, but the 5 is not much smaller
6/22/2012 7:05:32 PM EDT
[#6]
A must have IMO.  I put them on all my builds.
6/22/2012 7:06:17 PM EDT
[#7]
They work great with scoped ARs also.  Good stuff.
6/22/2012 7:06:47 PM EDT
[#8]
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.
6/22/2012 7:06:53 PM EDT
[#9]
Every AR I own sports one.
6/22/2012 7:07:09 PM EDT
[#10]
I have 3 on AR-15's and one on my AR-10 carbine.  Definately worth it.  Saving up to change all mine out.
6/22/2012 7:08:16 PM EDT
[#11]
I used one the other day on my ar 15, and man it felt so much easier to chamber a round with one hand. I am buying one my next check.
6/22/2012 7:11:16 PM EDT
[#12]
110% worth the money! They make standard/traditional charging hadlles look and feel cheap.
6/22/2012 7:13:29 PM EDT
[#13]
Love them.  Wouldn't go back.  Mod4/Medium is what I like.
6/22/2012 7:14:09 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
Every AR I own sports one.


I did the same

just started to switch out to the new style with the hump at the end

6/22/2012 7:15:34 PM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
Love them.  Wouldn't go back.  Mod4/Medium is what I like.


Me too.
6/22/2012 7:17:40 PM EDT
[#16]
Okay then, I'll  get one.  Thanks.
6/22/2012 7:18:17 PM EDT
[#17]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Love them.  Wouldn't go back.  Mod4/Medium is what I like.


Me too.


+1. The Med is best for my liking. Great mod.
6/22/2012 7:32:03 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.


+1
6/22/2012 7:44:08 PM EDT
[#19]
Quoted:
Quoted:
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.


+1


Please set up a video camera first.
6/22/2012 8:06:21 PM EDT
[#20]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Every AR I own sports one.


I did the same

just started to switch out to the new style with the hump at the end



How much do you want for one of the old style BCMs. If your interested in selling, shoot me an IM.
6/22/2012 8:51:01 PM EDT
[#21]
Back a ways, I was asking myself the same question. I already had the standard AR charging handles, but never had a "problem" with them (except for bending one nearly in half by tripping while one-handing charging).

And geez...they're over $40 for a charging handle...

Recently I placed an order for a couple of BCM BCGs and figured I'd try one out and break even on the shipping charges.

Well, I'm a believer now. The above poster had it correct, it just seems so much easier to charge the gun with either hand (I'm a righty). Rolling the rifle and charging with the right hand when shooting "weak side" is easy. Or even just reaching up with the left and charging when weak side.

And it's damned solid too.
6/22/2012 9:00:54 PM EDT
[#22]
I just bought my first one a few days ago. I bought the medium sized handle because I was at RifleGears storefront and that is the only size they stock. I like it a lot for one handed charging but I want the bigger handle so I'm going to order another one or two for other rifles I have. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it and would suggest it.  Especially since I've tweaked a handle before and rendered it useless so I really like the beefiness of them.
6/22/2012 9:02:00 PM EDT
[#23]
If I got a stock AR it would be the first thing I do it. They are a MUST IMO.
6/22/2012 9:06:56 PM EDT
[#24]
At the risk of sounding like a broken record....they are hands down the best charging handle made. It's the first thing I add/replace the OE with. Have a Mod. 4 on every AR but the Mod O build ( it has a Gas Buster for correctness)
6/22/2012 9:31:45 PM EDT
[#25]
I love mine. Worth the money
6/22/2012 9:45:50 PM EDT
[#26]
I like mine, but I wouldn't go changing every one of my ARs to one.  New builds, I definitely make sure to get one.  The exception would be a scoped rifle, where the scope has to sit pretty low and far back.  They make a world, of a normal world, of difference in that case.
6/22/2012 10:10:33 PM EDT
[#27]
I've been very impressed with mine. Makes for quick Tap Rack Bang.
6/22/2012 10:58:37 PM EDT
[#28]
It would be my first upgrade to a stock rifle.
6/23/2012 12:34:43 AM EDT
[#29]
I've used them on both my builds.
So I'm going to say, hell yes!
6/23/2012 3:48:30 AM EDT
[#30]
I hate mine.

just because I want to be different.


actually I love the thing. It is absolutely a MUST
6/23/2012 3:56:45 AM EDT
[#31]
Well you guys convinced me. I just ordered a Mod 4 for my M4-CQBR.
6/23/2012 4:09:56 AM EDT
[#32]
Man, I knew people liked these but didn't think the thread would be so one sided. Heading to my LGS today for some stuff and will see if they have one to toss in the bag.
6/23/2012 6:21:22 AM EDT
[#33]
Quoted:
Quoted:
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.


+1


+2
6/23/2012 7:33:16 AM EDT
[#34]
They are great! No way in hell I would pay $40.00 for one. Just wait for someone to have a sale on them and then buy. Thast's what I did. Got mine for $35.99 shipped from Primary Arms when they had a sale on them. Can't beat that.


Edit: I was wrong on cost...just went and checked bank statement
6/23/2012 7:50:05 AM EDT
[#35]
Quoted:
They are great! No way in hell I would pay $40.00 for one. Just wait for someone to have a sale on them and then buy. Thast's what I did. Got mine for $28.00 shipped from Primary Arms when they had a sale on them. Can't beat that.


I think this is the first time I've ever heard of them being on sale...that is short of using a discount/coupon code online.

I have seen prices for them all over the board though.

Hell, one of my local gun shops sells them for $64.95...and can't keep them in stock!

I LOVE mine, but I sure as hell wouldn't pay $65 for it!
6/23/2012 7:56:06 AM EDT
[#36]
I think PA is having a sale on them now.





6/23/2012 7:59:13 AM EDT
[#37]

Which size is recommended for a scoped AR?

4073
6/23/2012 10:07:01 AM EDT
[#38]
Quoted:
Quoted:
They are great! No way in hell I would pay $40.00 for one. Just wait for someone to have a sale on them and then buy. Thast's what I did. Got mine for $28.00 shipped from Primary Arms when they had a sale on them. Can't beat that.


I think this is the first time I've ever heard of them being on sale...that is short of using a discount/coupon code online.

I have seen prices for them all over the board though.

Hell, one of my local gun shops sells them for $64.95...and can't keep them in stock!

I LOVE mine, but I sure as hell wouldn't pay $65 for it!


I have seen Primary Arms have sales on them, and a few other things for good prices.  But not that good.  Plus, they usually limit you to 1 on their sale stuff.
6/23/2012 10:14:38 AM EDT
[#39]
Quoted:
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.


ETA: I currently use a MOD4

Impatiently awaiting a MOD4L
6/23/2012 10:15:17 AM EDT
[#40]
I hurried up and ordered one.  After seeing this thread, I am afraid they are going to sell out!  And, while I was at it, I ordered a BCM BCG.  I hate you guys.
6/23/2012 10:33:10 AM EDT
[#41]
Quoted:
I have 3 on AR-15's and one on my AR-10 carbine.  Definately worth it.  Saving up to change all mine out.


I thought that I might have posted this!  

I have the same setups.
6/23/2012 11:20:22 AM EDT
[#42]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
They are great! No way in hell I would pay $40.00 for one. Just wait for someone to have a sale on them and then buy. Thast's what I did. Got mine for $28.00 shipped from Primary Arms when they had a sale on them. Can't beat that.


I think this is the first time I've ever heard of them being on sale...that is short of using a discount/coupon code online.

I have seen prices for them all over the board though.

Hell, one of my local gun shops sells them for $64.95...and can't keep them in stock!

I LOVE mine, but I sure as hell wouldn't pay $65 for it!


I have seen Primary Arms have sales on them, and a few other things for good prices.  But not that good.  Plus, they usually limit you to 1 on their sale stuff.


I was wrong on the cost when originally posted. Just checked....it was $35.99 shipped, and yes it was limit 1 per customer. I got it whenthey had the St. Patrick's Day sale.

6/23/2012 11:52:14 AM EDT
[#43]
If you go shooting when it is cold out they are worth their weight in platinum.  If you use a large magnified optic they are priceless.  

6/23/2012 11:52:36 AM EDT
[#44]
Quoted:

Which size is recommended for a scoped AR?

4073


large latch for a scoped rifle
6/23/2012 11:57:41 AM EDT
[#45]
Quoted:
I need a new charging handle on my M4.  Are these worth the money or not?


I think so, only because I find it aesthetically pleasing, it performs just as good as a standard charging handle.  
I don't run optics or have a lot of shit hanging off my AR and I don't do crazy drills or carbine courses,
I just like the the way it looks and it chambers a round into my AR.

6/23/2012 12:27:42 PM EDT
[#46]
Quoted:
I think PA is having a sale on them now.




I was about to be really pissed after paying full price from Bravo, but then I just looked and see that only the Mod 5 is on sale at Primary Arms. So I feel better now
6/23/2012 2:01:39 PM EDT
[#47]
Quoted:
Every AR I own sports one.


x 2

6/23/2012 2:10:53 PM EDT
[#48]
Quoted:
If they don't release the lefty soon, I'm going to throw myself down a flight of stairs.


LOL    Funny.  They are a very good product...I have 2 and are worth every penny.
6/23/2012 2:15:21 PM EDT
[#49]
Quoted:
Man, I knew people liked these but didn't think the thread would be so one sided. Heading to my LGS today for some stuff and will see if they have one to toss in the bag.


That's because its one of those few items that are truly a GREAT product...NOT a gimmick.
6/23/2012 2:26:53 PM EDT
[#50]
Thanks to this thread I bought a medium one today lol.
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