Posted: 11/28/2006 3:35:44 AM EDT
Probably a hotly contested issue but as a relative newbie and non-AR owner what is the general consensus on the most efficient system? My uneducated view tells me that side cocking, preferably both sides are the best option for multi-positional shooting?
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I would add that I have 2 ARs with left and right hand cocking - but only use the right hand. Some people use the left one off a bipod, but I find it faster to use the right one still. Adding the left hand cocking adds a reasonable chunk to the cost of the rifle, so I'd look closely at your requirement to see if you really need it.... Edited because I don't know my left from my right yet... |
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, i may be wrong but they dont look designed for repeated use as does the right side.
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Thanks for the input. When I shoot prone off a bipod or rest I tend to put my left arm across under the butt, left hand on right bicep or thereabouts. That would preclude or at least hinder left-handed cocking. Perhaps a change of technique would be in order. I'll have to have a practice with my V22
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Thats similar to what I do (I support the rear of the butt with my left hand) - hence I don't use the left-hand cocking lever. With the right hand cocking mod being much faster than the left hand one anyway (its positioned much better) I wouldn't change your technique. |
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Depends what you want to do with it. T handle cocking ( with a big handle attached) is perfectly useable for everything. It's a bit slower than a dropped back and downward tilted cocking handle attached to the bolt carrier on the right hand side, purely for ergonomic reasons. ( you don't have to move your hand so far or lift your head away from the sights when cocking) A handle attached to the bolt carrier can also double as a forward assist. ( if you suspect a round may not have fully chambered) which can be a lifesaver if you shoot in timed competitions. The left hand cocking comes into it's own when shooting off a bipod. You can keep your hand on the left hand cocking lever and fire very quickly ( and accurately!) like this. Left hand cocking is also the best option if you're left handed, unless you can find a left handed upper. ( apparently they do exist but I suspect they'd be rather expensive.) |
This is the left side handle on a SGC/DPMS receiver .jpg) It's a little too far forward. This is the type I usually fight to the right hand side, although I have slotted and fitted these to the left before. .jpg) I now powder coat these black so they're more unobtrusive. They work really well |
