Posted: 4/5/2008 8:14:19 AM EDT
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I see you can either buy the whole charging handle assembly or just the latch. Where is the functionality? The latch or the whole charging handle? Thanks guys. |
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the latch is simply that...a larger latch to operate with gloves/stress/optic-mounted. the "gas busting" is done by the shape of the charging handle as it interfaces with the upper receiver. unless you run a suppressed weapon, you may not see any benefit in a "gas buster". FWIW, i run a couple of the latches on some rifles. |
+1. The GasBuster is thicker in the handle, and has a small channel that vents the excess gas off to the side, away from the shooter's face. With my M4-2000, I still get the gas blast, but it's not directly in my eyes. I wouldn't bother buying one unless you are are having some serious overpressure issues or you run suppressed alot. |
