Expensive charging handles? Thoughts?

BlackRifle · Post by **BlackRifle** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:09 am

The BCM gunfighters runs around 50. The badger tac latch 30, core 15 billet 30, PRI buster 70, whats everyones thoughts? Are they worth it? I have a BCm and its wicked cool but is the money better spent on ammo?

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Post by **JustShootIt** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:24 am

I think this is one of the upgrades worth the money....

Personally I have the badger latch...

Post by **ChopperDoc** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:30 pm

If your gun is a bench shooter, I would say probably not worth the $$$ for that upgrade.

If your gun is an in-the-dirt-fire-breathing-monster you train with to defend your life, I would upgrade. You are going to spend more time on that charging handle and be a lot harder on it than if it is a bench shooter.

I have 2 rifles running the BCM's right now.

Post by **Wyldman** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:35 pm

I'm no operater extraordinaire, nor an expert on modern military arms, but I use the BCM Gunfighter on both of my AR15's & both of my AR10's. I find them much easier to manipulate and much more robust and reliable than the standard charging handles.

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Post by **325MOUTguru** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:08 pm

PRI if running a can, BCM if not.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 1:13 pm

Mod 4 Gunfighter + Magpul BAD lever = easy rifle manipulation, especially during malfunction drills

Post by **jackalo626** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:22 pm

JustShootIt wrote:I think this is one of the upgrades worth the money....

Personally I have the badger latch...

I have the badger latch also and it is better than oem but it is so big that when the gun is slung it digs in a bit much. I think BCM (middle size I think version 2) is better for me.

Ironsights · Post by **Ironsights** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:29 am

Mod 4 gunfighter on my ar's

ThatKyGuy · Post by **ThatKyGuy** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:31 am

Jackalo626 wrote:
JustShootIt wrote:I think this is one of the upgrades worth the money....

Personally I have the badger latch...
I have the badger latch also and it is better than oem but it is so big that when the gun is slung it digs in a bit much. I think BCM (middle size I think version 2) is better for me.

I have a Badger latch also and mine does the same when walking in to set up on a yote with it hanging muzzle down.

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:58 am

I think they are worth it for sure only if your mounted optic has made it harder to get at the charging handle. I worry that they will bull the bolt out of battery when the gun is hanging by the sling and the latch catches on something on your vest. In my limited amount of time spent playing with one, it wasn't the case tho. Probably a good upgrade in general since the charging handle is something that gets manipulated very often and you will notice the upgrade every time you load up.

BlackRifle · Post by **BlackRifle** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:11 pm

I figured since it has a lot of stress on it, probably good to have a solid part.

Post by **nemo** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:14 pm

I love my BCM Gunfighter but would have bought a mod4 instead of a mod3. Oh and also got a BAD lever, a must addition.

Post by **Whootsinator** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:17 pm

In my personal opinion, no AR is complete without a BCM Gunfigher Mod4 charging handle. It is the most cost effective upgrade I can imagine.

Post by **Robert Paulson** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:05 am

i run an ambidextours handle. I shoot left handed and it works great. I got it from larue a long time ago. it was like 80 bucks

Post by **Mike** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:21 am

I'm a real ninja so I have the BCM medium. I am not supposed to tell anyone about my ninja status, but it is what it is.

Post by **Mudcat** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:07 pm

I have broke a standard and a badger. The BCM is my choice.

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Lashout06R · Post by **Lashout06R** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:30 pm

PRI for my Can or anyones Can.

I like CANS. Nice Cans, nothing more then a handfull though.

Post by **Whootsinator** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:54 pm

If I ever have to use a can, I'll use a sealed Gunfighter Mod.4.

Lashout06R · Post by **Lashout06R** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:07 pm

Well to be honest, I guess I should say I am a wuss.. cuz mostly I just use my cheap off the shelf CH with my CAN.

Post by **Mudcat** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:41 pm

BCM Gunfighter on sale right now.
http://https://www.primaryarms.com/Brav ... dium=email

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Post by **Ar-Rob** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:23 pm

Just got a email from Primary Arms........BCM Gunfighter Charging handles are on sale for St.Patrick's day for $35

Post by **Ar-Rob** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:04 pm

and that's what I get for not reading the posts

Post by **Mudcat** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:27 pm

Ar-Rob wrote:and that's what I get for not reading the posts

Just in case someone missed it I guess.

Post by **Ar-Rob** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:30 pm

awesome thanks guys

BlackRifle · Post by **BlackRifle** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:18 am

Very cool responses. Going to order one on sale from primary.

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