AR15 Charging Handle

[Edwardteach72]

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 catch or possibly the receiver. It has been rectified, certainly nothing to do with the charging handle in any case.

What bolt catch were you using?

 

[Edwardteach72]

It will turn a shooter into a gear-queer.

Ah yess the old "gear queer" the poors favorite term for people who actually buy quality stuff

 

[Podmonkey]

What bolt catch were you using?

I dunno, whatever Eddie Gunks had laying around at the time I suspect, he assembled it for me. And now that I think upon it, it wasn't the catch but the plunger that was stuck in the depressed position. The rifle would have cycled, just that the bolt hold may not have reliably engaged, the catch itself was still free to move.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I dunno, whatever Eddie Gunks had laying around at the time I suspect, he assembled it for me. And now that I think upon it, it wasn't the catch but the plunger that was stuck in the depressed position. The rifle would have cycled, just that the bolt hold may not have reliably engaged, the catch itself was still free to move.

Hmm so probably not something from Giessli but maybe ... a milspec component??

 

[Mosinitis]

Free-floating handguard came from us, highpower shooters. So did two-stage triggers and 77gr mag length bullets and also bullets that exceed mag. length. Charging handles??? Yeah you need one.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Free-floating handguard came from us, highpower shooters. So did two-stage triggers and 77gr mag length bullets and also bullets that exceed mag. length. Charging handles? Yeah you need one.

Man I can't believe you'd use a 2 stage trigger.. I've seen them fail, I'd stay with a milspec trigger

 

[Podmonkey]

Hmm so probably not something from Giessli but maybe ... a milspec component??

I have no idea, I didn't specify the source for small parts. I supplied the barrel, gas block and tube, BCG handguard trigger sights and furniture. Everything else was at Eddie's discretion.

 

[Podmonkey]

Free-floating handguard came from us, highpower shooters. So did two-stage triggers and 77gr mag length bullets and also bullets that exceed mag. length. Charging handles??? Yeah you need one.

You don't need one, it's an optional ergonomic improvement, one well worth undertaking IMO.
With these handles one can charge the weapon with the edge of the palm from underneath with the offhand in a rapid and intuitive motion.
I have extensive experience with a stock Colt 6920 and 6 years of experience with the M16A2 and I find the above mentioned handles to be a marked improvement in handling.

 

[Edwardteach72]

You don't need one, it's an optional ergonomic improvement, one well worth undertaking IMO.
With these handles one can charge the weapon with the edge of the palm from underneath with the offhand in a rapid and intuitive motion.
I have extensive experience with a stock Colt 6920 and 6 years of experience with the M16A2 and I find the above mentioned handles to be a marked improvement in handling.

Not to mention the ones mentioned (actual quality charging handles, not Chinese junk like say strike industries or any of the other cheap copies) are usually made out of the same if not better materials than the milspec

 

[Podmonkey]

Okay, monkey go bed now, monkey been up since 6pm yesterday and monkey work all night from 11-9. Monkey ams now very tired.
Monkey check in on silliness this evening, then order pizza and play video games, monkey off tonight. Maybe monkey actually try find range gear to make first range trip with Galil pistol.
Monkey sleep with Galil next to him, monkey very much like Galil.

 

[togmaster]

Monkey sleep with Galil next to him, monkey very much like Galil.

Happy Monkey.

 

[GTN]

This is what I have now. Came highly recommended from Marine that helped design it. With a red dot I’m fine with it but with iron sights the cheek riser is a little to high
HABU™ Mod 1 for 5.56mm/.223

I do have the milspec one but it felt so cheap an flimsy.
That’s why I’m looking for a new one

 

[Mosinitis]

Not to mention the ones mentioned (actual quality charging handles, not Chinese junk like say strike industries or any of the other cheap copies) are usually made out of the same if not better materials than the milspec

I seen those. They are lighter in weight and the finish comes off easily. They will probably still work but I wouldn't use it. These are not mil.spec.
Mil. Spec. is made from the same alloy as the receiver

 

[Edwardteach72]

I seen those. They are lighter in weight and the finish comes off easily. They will probably still work but I wouldn't use it. These are not mil.spec.
Mil. Spec. is made from the same alloy as the receiver

Hmmm what are milspec charging handle made of??

 

[Edwardteach72]

I seen those. They are lighter in weight and the finish comes off easily. They will probably still work but I wouldn't use it. These are not mil.spec.
Mil. Spec. is made from the same alloy as the receiver

Also along with asking

1st) what is the milspec charging handle made out of???

Id like to add

2nd) what malfunctions are caused by a charging handle weighing LESS than a GI charging handle???

 

[togmaster]

I don't understand the constant pissing contest around here. About a charging handle no less. Give me abreak.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I don't understand the constant pissing contest around here. About a charging handle no less. Give me abreak.

Because outdated ignorant bad information is.... outdated ignorant and bad

 

[Mosinitis]

Because outdated ignorant bad information is.... outdated ignorant and bad

You just came here to argue, you have no knowledge to add to the discussion.
You sound like a fucking lawyer in the court room. This is not how technical information is shared.

 

[redtail]

I like the utg.
Hard to beat at the price point.

 

[Mosinitis]

Hmmm what are milspec charging handle made of??

What is it made of????? Used condoms.

 

[GTN]

 

[Mosinitis]

OP, the problem with that video, it's geared towards action shooting. Most of the rifle shooting is done at distances 100-600 yards. Shot at targets with scoring rings. Totally different shooting.

 

[Edwardteach72]

What is it made of????? Used condoms.

What is a milspec charging handle made of?

 

[Edwardteach72]

You just came here to argue, you have no knowledge to add to the discussion.
You sound like a fucking lawyer in the court room. This is not how technical information is shared.

So you claim milspec is better because of what its made out of.

Whats it made out of?

 

[dsdmmat]

So you claim milspec is better because of what its made out of.

Whats it made out of?

I seen those. They are lighter in weight and the finish comes off easily. They will probably still work but I wouldn't use it. These are not mil.spec.
Mil. Spec. is made from the same alloy as the receiver

You got your answer in a previous post, the same alloy as the receiver.

 

[Edwardteach72]

You got your answer in a previous post, the same alloy as the receiver.

Ah soo...

A milspec charging handle is better because its made from 7075 aluminum???

And Radian, Giessli, and BCM are junk that will end up breaking and causing malfunctions because they are made from...... 7075 aluminum

 

[Edwardteach72]

You got your answer in a previous post, the same alloy as the receiver.

And i know what he said I just wanted @Mosinitis to actual show he knows what material things are made out of.


Since he has yet to provide any actual evidence for his made up claims.. instead he got butt hurt (suprise suprise)

What is it made of????? Used condoms.

 

[dsdmmat]

And i know what he said I just wanted @Mosinitis to actual show he knows what material things are made out of.


Since he has yet to provide any actual evidence for his made up claims.. instead he got butt hurt (suprise suprise)

7075 T6 aluminum Or 6061 T6 aluminum depending on the year and model the specification was put out. Of course milspec also Means the drawings also spell out things like thicknesses, dimensions and hardness.

 

[Edwardteach72]

7075 T6 aluminum Or 6061 T6 aluminum depending on the year and model the specification was put out. Of course milspec also Means the drawings also spell out things like thicknesses, dimensions and hardness.

Funny cause all he said, and never backed up and then got butt hurt and ran away when called out was

These are not mil.spec.
Mil. Spec. is made from the same alloy as the receiver

And yet I'm the confrontational one for not letting bad info get out..

Idk if its cause you don't like me @dsdmmat or what lmao but coming to his aid when again he was giving the advice that any charging handle other than milspec can or will cause malfunctions.. but when asked what or how he refused to give any information other than 30 years in the 90s he saw non milspec (he can't even mention what ones they were) cause malfunctions (but again never what kind????)

 

[Edwardteach72]

Hey OP I guess since the only charging handles you should use otherwise you will have nothing but malfunctions is milspec then I guess you should get the

H&K MR556 E1 Charging Handle