Why buy an expensive AR charging handle?
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Because it is COOL, and not everybody has one.
hkcavalier
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As a lefty shooter I appreciate the ambi ones.
from my personal use and observations of leftys for 21 years, 2 1/2 months, the original issue ones worked just fine. total waste of money. lee
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I have a short AR pistol that I popped a BCM charging handle on so I could do one hand cycles (left hand), it works well. It's far more stout than a stock piece and works well for the purpose. Even with that said, it's not a giant one like some companies offer.
My 16" and bench ARs? Nah...STD charging handle is fine for them.
My 16" and bench ARs? Nah...STD charging handle is fine for them.
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Thank's typetwelve, you were typing as I was asking, but your reply is noted and looked at the BCM and it's looks very well made. This is for an AR pistol as well.
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Triathloncoach
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I see them listed as upgrades all the time on my site. Not to me.
Ummmm, one hand cycles...?
Aren't we all manipulating a charging handle with one hand?
Who operates an AR-15 charging handle with two hands?
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Poor description...sorry.
Clearing a chamber, I rotate the rifle to my right then use the palm of my L hand to clear back the changing handle (vs using my fingers and rotating my wrist at an awkward angle).
The BCM handle being longer on the L side helps with the palm-grip (as well as disengaging the locking clip), and the stiffness allows you to pull back on one side only. Stock handles will twist a bit if you try to do it from one side.
Long story short...I like mine for what it does. Mine is an older one and doesn't resemble the silly ice-axe sized ones currently on the market. I also don't need one of my other AR's either.
I use a BCM handle which is the smallest of the extended ones, i.e., it sticks out just a wee bit farther than a stock handle.
It's so small that it doesn't poke me in the chest or hang up on armor, clothing, etc., but still gives me a better purchase over the stock handle when clearing malfunctions or cycling the action during drills.
It's so small that it doesn't poke me in the chest or hang up on armor, clothing, etc., but still gives me a better purchase over the stock handle when clearing malfunctions or cycling the action during drills.
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When it comes to revolvers, I'm all about S&W,
AR's, not so much.
But the charging handle question, did not have to upgrade
on a couple of my Colt's. Feature I wanted 'out of the box'
Knew it was going to be scoped, prior to purchase.
Clearance issue of accessibility and speed with the scope that
I had predetermined was going to be mounted.
I would much rather have plan, and pay up front for what
I want it to be, than throw parts off a new gun in a box and
buy upgraded to replace what I paid for.
When it comes to revolvers, I'm all about S&W,
AR's, not so much.
But the charging handle question, did not have to upgrade
on a couple of my Colt's. Feature I wanted 'out of the box'
Knew it was going to be scoped, prior to purchase.
Clearance issue of accessibility and speed with the scope that
I had predetermined was going to be mounted.
I would much rather have plan, and pay up front for what
I want it to be, than throw parts off a new gun in a box and
buy upgraded to replace what I paid for.
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My stock chargers are pretty stout, so I have not felt the need to change.
However, it is one of those critical parts you need to work, every time, so a upgrade seems reasonable.
However, it is one of those critical parts you need to work, every time, so a upgrade seems reasonable.
4506517
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Perhaps to another point, I saw a cheap, charging handle seriously damage an AR.
Friend bought a "just about mil -spec" charging handle. Tolerances weren't what they were supposed to be.
Charging handle didn't fit correctly. It ended up binding the BCG in the upper. That took forever to extract all the parts.
Not saying you need an ultra fancy high priced charging handle. I am saying you need one that is manufactured to mil-spec.
As far as an ambi charging handle goes.......why don't you find someone that has one and give it try? I tried one out first. I then purchased the BCM ambi handle and it works rather nicely. It is on my Bravo/Temple SBR build.
Try it out.....you may like it.
Friend bought a "just about mil -spec" charging handle. Tolerances weren't what they were supposed to be.
Charging handle didn't fit correctly. It ended up binding the BCG in the upper. That took forever to extract all the parts.
Not saying you need an ultra fancy high priced charging handle. I am saying you need one that is manufactured to mil-spec.
As far as an ambi charging handle goes.......why don't you find someone that has one and give it try? I tried one out first. I then purchased the BCM ambi handle and it works rather nicely. It is on my Bravo/Temple SBR build.
Try it out.....you may like it.
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REM 3200
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A few years ago I bought a charging handle for the princely sum of $500.00.
However a complete carbine came with it at no extra charge.
However a complete carbine came with it at no extra charge.
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