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AR-15 Oversize charging latches?

Posted By: QuitShootinYoungBucks

AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 03:52 PM

Do these cause the charging handle to wear on the opposite side as badly as suggested? The latches on both my uppers are a little hard to get to because of the scopes. I was thinking of changing them out for larger ones but I've read opinions that these are not good long-term. What do you think?
Posted By: KRoyal

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 04:07 PM

BCM's are fine, I personally use the Rainier Raptor Ambi. Love this thing.. Little pricy but I think they're worth it.
Posted By: Earl

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 04:09 PM

I use BCM Gunfighters on all my AR's that have scopes...never had an issue. Love them.
Posted By: BassCat'99

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 04:24 PM

Have them on all of mine, BCM makes a fine product.
Posted By: HuntFish512

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 04:25 PM

I have a strike and love it!
Posted By: huntandfish

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 06:59 PM

I use pri gas busters on mine with the combat latch. One rifle is several uears old and no problems at all, makes it nice to use one one finger to charge them. Thats also with extra powered springs in them.
Posted By: dav42070

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/16/15 11:11 PM

Fortis makes a nice ch also.
Posted By: BooneDog

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/17/15 12:50 AM

The BCM gunfighters are top notch. I have the medium on a Bo. No slop or sway and always go right back into the retainer notch with out help. My older gun has a skeletonize combat latch that I wasted $20 on at a gun show. Next time midway or Primary has sale on them I will be replacing the cheap one.

The old cry once phrase got me again!
Posted By: 30378

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/17/15 12:57 AM

Really like my Raptors
Posted By: Gacman

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/17/15 03:10 PM

I have several different ones including a BCM. I even buy some of the cheap ones I find on ebay or brownells. The cheap ones are still fine for me. I've had no issues with them.
Posted By: Frio County Hunts

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/18/15 02:34 PM

I like having them on my ARs and no problems to date. We had them on all our issued rifles in Iraq to speed up failure to fire drills or combat reloads. I would suggest using one.
Posted By: luv2brode

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/20/15 12:45 AM

like my badger but while slung it will catch and realease but no prob
Posted By: ccoker

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/20/15 02:39 AM

Got a few different ones and a new one from Griffin Armament coming that I think will be nice.
Posted By: Txmedic033

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/20/15 03:26 AM

Looks like I need another upgrade.
Posted By: Budgeteer

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/20/15 02:44 PM

Another vote for BCM...can't go wrong with their products.
Posted By: ccoker

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/20/15 03:47 PM

http://www.griffinarmament.com/SNACH-charging-Handle-p/snach.htm
Posted By: Fat Tony

Re: AR-15 Oversize charging latches? - 07/21/15 12:28 AM

I think it's must-have if you have a scope on your AR.
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