[buzzworm]

Hey folks. While ROing at RM3G, I noticed several shooters come through that had HUGE charging handles on their ARs. Looked like a bigger version of the original. (charging handle envy?? ) Can anyone point me to where they came from?
I just finished a new build using the JP lower that I got there(thanks John), and would like to put one of these on it. I did a search, and also looked in the dealers forum, but did not have any luck finding one.
Thanks in advance for the help.

[scooterj]

I'm kinda partial to the Badger Ordnance Tac Latch.

[ERIC]

I've use PRI which is a great latch but I switched to Badger Ordnance Tac Latch because it is easier to work when the scope is in the way.

[outerlimits]

yup-PRI gas buster-you will, over time, bust the std version-unfortunately likely during a match.

[jtischauser]

Are you talking about an oversized latch or the entire handle being larger?

I just googled the PRI handle and found it interesting. How does that thing work? Is the handle portion simply larger and that is what does the gas blocking? Is this handle stronger? Is it worth even close to $85+?

This post has been edited by jtischauser: 12 November 2009 - 06:14 PM

[buzzworm]

jtischauser, on Nov 12 2009, 07:04 PM, said:

Are you talking about an oversized latch or the entire handle being larger?

It looked like the entire charging handle was bigger. Wider at the handle itself.

[kwrangln]

If you are looking for a new charging handle, you owe it to yourself to try out the new BCM Gunfighter CH. Two latches to choose from, the Mod3 (large), and Mod4 (medium), both are larger than stock and greatly improve the ease of use. Designed to take stress off the roll pin they should last much longer than a standard CH with an add on latch.

Here's a link.

http://www.bravocomp...h%20mod%204.htm

While I haven't used mine that much yet, it has made it much easier to rack the bolt one handed, and adds some piece of mind as far as it's durability. Its being half the price of the Pri Gasbuster and cheaper than a standard CH with an add on tac latch makes it that much better.

Hope this helps.

[Charles Bond]

Those of us who have rifles with left side charging handles do not ever have to worry about this.

[smokshwn]

Travis Gibson was running a charging handle that is coming on the market that is very oversized and capable of being operated from both sides of the gun.

[buzzworm]

smokshwn, on Nov 12 2009, 09:06 PM, said:

Travis Gibson was running a charging handle that is coming on the market that is very oversized and capable of being operated from both sides of the gun.

It's been a while, but that is prob. what I saw. I remember asking where they got them, and was told one of the guys in the squad was making them. (had so many nice folks come through our stage over three days, it's sometimes hard to remember who said what, sorry)
Thanks everyone.

[jtischauser]

Charles Bond, on Nov 12 2009, 08:58 PM, said:

Those of us who have rifles with left side charging handles do not ever have to worry about this.

what rifles do you speak of?

[Brian Gonsalves]

smokshwn, on Nov 12 2009, 07:06 PM, said:

Travis Gibson was running a charging handle that is coming on the market that is very oversized and capable of being operated from both sides of the gun.

Sounds like the one I got recently. I haven't used it much, be seems to work great!

Check it out, Here

They have it at, Brownells

[smokshwn]

Brian Gonsalves, on Nov 12 2009, 09:26 PM, said:

smokshwn, on Nov 12 2009, 07:06 PM, said:

Travis Gibson was running a charging handle that is coming on the market that is very oversized and capable of being operated from both sides of the gun.

Sounds like the one I got recently. I haven't used it much, be seems to work great!

Check it out, Here

They have it at, Brownells

That's not the one Travis had. I know the handle is being made??? Terry Lowinger and I believe Bob Novak from Techwear may be marketing it as well as having a hand in making it but nonetheless I can't remember the name of the handle in order to find it with a search.

Hopefully one of them will chime in with the info.

[Sterling White]

You may have seen them on either Bob's and my gun at the RM3G this year. You can get them from the guys at TechwearUSA. Give them a call and ask for the oversize charging handle.

This post has been edited by Sterling White: 12 November 2009 - 11:27 PM

[jtischauser]

Sterling White, on Nov 13 2009, 12:19 AM, said:

You may have seen them on either Bob's and my gun at the RM3G this year. You can get them from the guys at TechwearUSA. Give them a call and ask for the oversize charging handle.

any pics?

[Charles Bond]

jtischauser, on Nov 12 2009, 10:39 PM, said:

Charles Bond, on Nov 12 2009, 08:58 PM, said:

Those of us who have rifles with left side charging handles do not ever have to worry about this.

what rifles do you speak of?

AR 15s. There are several folks that make uppers with the cocking handle on the left side.

[jtischauser]

Is this the charging handle you seek? I can't remeber which Enos member these videos are from unfortunately.

You Tube Videos

This post has been edited by jtischauser: 13 November 2009 - 07:10 AM

[Team Adam Carter]

scooterj, on Nov 12 2009, 06:26 PM, said:

I'm kinda partial to the Badger Ordnance Tac Latch.

I prefer the Badger Tac Latch also.

[jtischauser]

Charles Bond, on Nov 13 2009, 07:12 AM, said:

jtischauser, on Nov 12 2009, 10:39 PM, said:

Charles Bond, on Nov 12 2009, 08:58 PM, said:

Those of us who have rifles with left side charging handles do not ever have to worry about this.

what rifles do you speak of?

AR 15s. There are several folks that make uppers with the cocking handle on the left side.

I've seen the JP 308 with left side bolt handle. Who makes the 223 types?

[redwoods]

Sterling White, on Nov 12 2009, 11:19 PM, said:

You may have seen them on either Bob's and my gun at the RM3G this year. You can get them from the guys at TechwearUSA. Give them a call and ask for the oversize charging handle.

I spoke to Bob Novak about it at the RM3G and he said they will be producing them.

[buzzworm]

jtischauser, on Nov 13 2009, 08:09 AM, said:

Is this the charging handle you seek? I can't remeber which Enos member these videos are from unfortunately.

You Tube Videos

That's it!
Just got off the phone with Terry. Have 2 on the way. (one for the new gun, one for my back up gun)
Thanks for all the help. You guys are great.
BW

[jtischauser]

buzzworm, on Nov 13 2009, 10:17 AM, said:

jtischauser, on Nov 13 2009, 08:09 AM, said:

Is this the charging handle you seek? I can't remeber which Enos member these videos are from unfortunately.

You Tube Videos

That's it!
Just got off the phone with Terry. Have 2 on the way. (one for the new gun, one for my back up gun)
Thanks for all the help. You guys are great.
BW

How much are they?

[buzzworm]

jtischauser, on Nov 13 2009, 11:19 AM, said:

How much are they?

Since this is not the classifieds, I don't want to cross any rules. Not being a butt, just sayin'.
Give Terry a call, I think you'll be pleasently surprised.
Thanks again to all.

[P.Pres]

jtischauser, on Nov 13 2009, 07:09 AM, said:

Is this the charging handle you seek? I can't remeber which Enos member these videos are from unfortunately.

You Tube Videos

Thats Travis with MGM shooting and I need one of those handles as well !!

[Charles Bond]

redwoods, on Nov 13 2009, 11:05 AM, said:

Sterling White, on Nov 12 2009, 11:19 PM, said:

You may have seen them on either Bob's and my gun at the RM3G this year. You can get them from the guys at TechwearUSA. Give them a call and ask for the oversize charging handle.

I spoke to Bob Novak about it at the RM3G and he said they will be producing them.

I exchanged email with Novak today. For those of you coming, they will have them at the FB3G.