GTN
.308 Win
Any recommendations?
AR15 Charging Handle
- Thread starter GTN
- Start date
- Status
Vapor
.308 Win
Yes, BCM gunfigter mid length latch. Just as nice as my giessli stuff at 1\2 the price.
Radian Weapons Raptor
mca90guitar
.357 mag
Like my raptor LT.
Vapor
.308 Win
This
.........Did you just "this" your own post? Dafuq?!
Anyways @GTN the Raptor/Radian mentioned charging handle is a very solid choice. I also highly recommend the similarly priced Geissele charging handles. There is Super Charging Handle model and the Airborne model. The former is larger, the latter more lo-pro.
Raptor charging handle
Geissele Airborne charging handle
Of the two I have a slight preference towards the Geissele. It seems slightly more solid and robust. It also has that raised lip at the back to prevent gas from blowing back into your face. Chiefly of concern for suppressed use, not that such is relevant in NYS.
The Raptor is perhaps a bit more stylish and with every edge being rounded and chamfered is perhaps less likely to snag on gear.
BDinPutnam
.475 A&M Magnum
+1
Seriously, why would you want to replace something simple that works well with something more complex. I pulled the charging handle literally close to a million times, live fire and dry fire. It never failed or was a problem. I don't need to show off my rifle. It's a tool that have to be reliable and perform.
Vapor
.308 Win
Umm well...
ive had the geissele super for 4 years with zero issues...
Also have an airborne and the bcm gunfighter.
zero problems.
I want a gas shelf for running hot ammo myself. I don't like gas in the face.
the airborne actually replaced a mi!spec that was binding up and felt like a tin can over gravel.
no probl ems at all. My only regret is not getting BCMs for less cost.
not everything oem is better. My cars tires are better than oem.
It's also incredibly erroneous to make assumptions about relibility of others people 's gear.
ive had the geissele super for 4 years with zero issues...
Also have an airborne and the bcm gunfighter.
zero problems.
I want a gas shelf for running hot ammo myself. I don't like gas in the face.
the airborne actually replaced a mi!spec that was binding up and felt like a tin can over gravel.
no probl ems at all. My only regret is not getting BCMs for less cost.
not everything oem is better. My cars tires are better than oem.
It's also incredibly erroneous to make assumptions about relibility of others people 's gear.
A bead of RTV will seal the gas leak better then shelf. Shelf will redirect it upwards into your nose in prone position. Cleaning gas escape holes at the front of the receiver will help as well. Sometimes you do have to use an aftermarket parts for special applications where it will help you, but if your other parts are non-standard, chances are you run into compatibility problem.
Imagine thinking a top quality charging handle will make a rifle not functional but if you put a cheap ass milspec it will somehow then work
Imagine thinking a top quality charging handle will make a rifle not functional but if you put a cheap ass milspec it will somehow then work
I don't have to imagine, saw that many times with aftermarket parts which were solution in search of a problem.
Yuup i bet you've seen so many Giessli or Radian or BCM charging handles cause an AR to not function and the solution being as simple as tossing in a milspec charging handle and then the gun runs flawless.
And if you say have then you are 100% a liar
And if you say have then you are 100% a liar
I think I'm on, or damn near, 10k rounds across two rifles with the Raptor. No problems. Not sure what problems a charging handle could possibly cause but............ I'm hard pressed to even think of a single malfunction in general with the Daniel Defense rifles, the only defect of the first one being the wear on the hydrodipped finish over which the customer service dept. at Daniel Defense saw fit to replace the entire rifle over. I have at least 4k rounds through its replacement (having switched the Raptor charging handle over from the previous rilfe. This was done by the DD folks without a word from me which was a pleasant discovery)
And I certainly can't bring a single malfunction to mind with the second DD rifle. The NYGF build, Geisselle handle and all, has giving similarly sterling service as well.
And I certainly can't bring a single malfunction to mind with the second DD rifle. The NYGF build, Geisselle handle and all, has giving similarly sterling service as well.
wtf7301
22lr
Second the Radian LT. I needed an ambi anyway. Have it on two weapons. The spring and latch on my milspec just seemed cheap in comparison.
First of all they haven't been around long enough to know how well they will hold up. Mil spec charging handles been around forever. My go back to late 90's.
Second, I am challenging the concept not any specific brand or part and I speak from vast experience.
Didn't you have a problem with bolt catch, which ended up being stuck and you couldn't take it out.?
Oh I did?? Wow that's so weird.. can you source that? What was my problem with a bolt catch? Did I fix it?
It will turn a shooter into a gear-queer.
Oh yes, on the NYGF build. Not sure what happened there, noticed the issue after a 2 month long stint in storage. Could have been an issue with the plunger/spring or possibly the receiver. It has been rectified, certainly nothing to do with the charging handle in any case.
Last edited:
Sell your charging handle and get glasses.
There is simply no gainsaying the ergonomic benefits of improved version charging handles over the milspec item. The reason for their development was due to breakages of the latch pin as a result of modern weapons handling doctrine in which the firing hand never leaves the grip and the offhand charges the weapon using only the latch side of the handle. The asymmetric force placed more stress on the larch pin than it was designed for which lead to the failures of that item. The BCM, Radian, Geissele and others used different latch mechanism that offers improved strength and less load on the latch pins. These charging handles are in service on military weapons the PRI Gasbuster in particular.
Technology and manufacturing moves on, the original M16/M4 spec has been exceeded and despite
bureaucratic inertia being what it is several of these modern refinements have begun to filter into military procurement. MLOk free float handguards are another example as are Low Powered Variable Optics.
Technology and manufacturing moves on, the original M16/M4 spec has been exceeded and despite
bureaucratic inertia being what it is several of these modern refinements have begun to filter into military procurement. MLOk free float handguards are another example as are Low Powered Variable Optics.
- Status