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Posted: 9/1/2014 12:41:20 PM EDT

Why is so hard to find weight info on the Rainier Raptor Charging handle? I checked both Rainier Arms and AXTS websites and neither have the weight of the product posted in the SPECS tab.

Posted: 9/1/2014 12:54:19 PM EDT

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4oz
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Posted: 9/1/2014 10:44:19 PM EDT

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That 4 ounce weight didn't sound right....it isn't even close

Posted: 9/1/2014 11:38:50 PM EDT

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I don't own one but over a pound?

Edit... I'm a retard. Read scale wrong.

Posted: 9/1/2014 11:40:33 PM EDT

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1.4 OUNCES

Posted: 9/2/2014 12:19:05 AM EDT

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1.4 OUNCES

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1.4 OUNCES

Saw that after I posted.

Posted: 9/2/2014 11:15:16 PM EDT

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Incredible. the one that came on my Daniel Defense weighs 5 oz. appreciate the reply

Posted: 9/2/2014 11:28:03 PM EDT

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Posted: 9/3/2014 12:28:41 PM EDT

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It would have to be steel to weigh that much or have a massive steel catch installed.

Posted: 9/4/2014 4:41:56 PM EDT

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is the raptor significantly better than the BCM/vltor model?

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:00:54 PM EDT

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Yes, but the BCM is still a good charging handle. Most my rifles run BCM's I've picked up on sale for ~$25. One has a Raptor, I like it, but I'm not willing to pay $50 extra.

I'm right handed, if I was left handed I would probably pay it.

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:05:20 PM EDT

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Yes, but the BCM is still a good charging handle. Most my rifles run BCM's I've picked up on sale for ~$25. One has a Raptor, I like it, but I'm not willing to pay $50 extra.

I'm right handed, if I was left handed I would probably pay it.

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is the raptor significantly better than the BCM/vltor model?

Yes, but the BCM is still a good charging handle. Most my rifles run BCM's I've picked up on sale for ~$25. One has a Raptor, I like it, but I'm not willing to pay $50 extra.

I'm right handed, if I was left handed I would probably pay it.

That's about it, in a nutshell, for folks who already have BCM charging handles. I am a lefty, so
I'll pay the extra for the Raptor.

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:12:01 PM EDT

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i'm talking about the ambi BCM, are you guys?

VLTOR model

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:24:19 PM EDT

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i'm talking about the ambi BCM, are you guys?

VLTOR model

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Well, I haven't bought any Ambi BCM's, but for $20 more I would take the Raptor. If you wait for the sales you can get the Raptor for the same price. Last weekend DSGarms and Primary Arms both had the Raptor for $69.

Posted: 9/4/2014 10:42:11 PM EDT

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I have been pinched numerous times by my BCM Gunfighter charging handles.

Never by my Raptors!

Posted: 9/4/2014 11:23:34 PM EDT

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The Raptor is a great charging handle, I prefer that over the BCM that I have.

Posted: 9/5/2014 5:53:28 AM EDT

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I don't own one but over a pound?

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Posted: 9/6/2014 10:51:39 AM EDT

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is the raptor significantly better than the BCM/vltor model?

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IMO I give a slight edge to the BCM cause its easier to push the CH back into position after locking the bolt back, and the BCM wears in faster/nicer.

I'll still keep my Raptor though.

Posted: 9/6/2014 9:34:48 PM EDT

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I have an early one with steel latches. I just weighed it and it came to 2.4oz with some lube still on it. That should be about the max weight you can get for a 5.56 model.

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