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Posted: 2/4/2014 5:27:09 AM EDT
| My first AR is going to be a simple, sort of old school look. I want the versatility of a flat top receiver, but I want the looks, etc. of an A2. What do you recommend for a carry handle and where's the best place to get it? I've read RRA makes top notch ones, but do I really need to spend over $100 for a quality carry handle? |
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I'm not an expert shooter by any means. I have a cheap carry handle that I got from Amazon. I think it was around $30. I haven't shot it further than 100 yards, but I never planned to. It is accurate at that distance. I can't make any claims on its abilities farther out. It stays true when I take it off. It was a gamble, but I'm happy with it, considering I didn't have high expectations.
Here is the link. It is mostly well reviewed. It is actually cheaper, now, than when I bought it. It doesn't have any markings regarding where it was made, so I assume it is chinese. If you aren't looking for "top of the line", then this might be a good option. If you have high expectations, or plan to shoot out to 500+ yards, though, you are going to spend $100+. I'm cheap, though, and always choose cheap and functional, over expensive and perfect. |
| If I was in Wa where most of my stuff is I have a couple of the carry handles that come with the M4s the Army gets. I don't know how they compare to the aftermarket ones, but I have never had an issue with one. Might try Ebay, I am sure they show up from time to time. |
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I ordered a Spike's carry handle from AIM recently and was very pleased how it looked, nice finish. $70 and has the square forge stamp on it. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XSTSAS10H1&name=Spikes+Tactical+A2+Carry+Handle&groupid=582
There was a guy selling used ones a couple of weeks ago on EE for about half the price if you want cheaper, may have to go back a ways to find the listing. |
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I've got a PSA and Leapers carry handle and they are almost identical. The Leapers is considerably cheaper cost wise. http://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers-ar-15-carry-handle-mnt-950.html |
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