Let's talk about charging handles.

John from MD · Nov 14, 2021

Since suppressors cause more gas blow back, modified charging handles have been developed to reduce the amount of that blow back. (please don't bring side charging into this discussion)

What modified charging handle are you using?

outrider58 · Nov 14, 2021

I have not seen a need. I just use a standard mil spec and throw an extended lever on it. I'm cheap that way...

RRomig · Nov 14, 2021

That’s my process also
If gas is too much I throttle it back but that’s the exception not the rule

teratos · Nov 14, 2021

I’ve never had a problem. BCM charging handles have a lip like the old gas busting charging handles. Those are what I’d go with. Also, depending on what you are shooting, delayed blowback systems can help.

sleepingdino · Nov 14, 2021

Most of the higher end ambidextrous handles have this feature. I have the Geissele, Radian, BCM, and POF Tomahawk charging handles and shoot suppressed routinely. The blowback benefit is modest, but there is no drawback in having a nicer handle. They aren't that expensive and are a huge upgrade over the cheap mil-spec handle.

The Geissele handles are on my suppressed guns.

John from MD · Nov 14, 2021

I have filled up the channel in the rear of the milspec handle with gasket maker and it seems to work pretty well. I have put extended latch releases on them which makes them easier to operate.

woodline · Nov 14, 2021

John from MD said:
I have filled up the channel in the rear of the milspec handle with gasket maker and it seems to work pretty well. I have put extended latch releases on them which makes them easier to operate.

If you’ve already done the gasket mod, you’re not going to get much benefit out of a fancy charging handle. I am left handed so I spend the extra money.

From a suppression perspective, I think the radian raptor SD is the best, but the Geissele Airborne Charging handle is good too and sticks out less.

3paul10 · Nov 14, 2021

outrider58 said:
I have not seen a need. I just use a standard mil spec and throw an extended lever on it. I'm cheap that way...

Well, you are cheap.....but so good looking....

Ammo Jon · Nov 14, 2021

Only Magpul for me. My builders prefer the ease of Magpul parts.

outrider58 · Nov 14, 2021

3paul10 said:
Well, you are cheap.....but so good looking....

Win-win!

teratos · Nov 14, 2021

3paul10 said:
Well, you are cheap.....but so good looking....

He’s like a side-charger, if you are outside spoon…

alucard0822 · Nov 14, 2021

Radian Raptor, run it suppressed, defensive builds, competition, it's rugged, smooth, cuts gas blowback, easy to grab or press check, handles disengage the latch easily, but the latch is secure so it doesn't pop loose inadvertently.

lazarus · Nov 14, 2021

At least so far I’ve only shot my Omega 300 on my Howa 6.5G and my AR-10. The 10 has an AGB turned down pretty far. I didn’t adjust it down any further than it is I suppressed and it shot just fine with the can on. I could tell it was gassed more based on the ejection pattern, but no gas to the face or anything like that. Gassier out of the ejection port for sure, especially noticeable once the mag locked back.

My AR-15s with non-adjustable gas might be on the nastier side. I do have an AGB I need to install on my 16” at some point and probably the others will eventually get AGBs also. Less to adjust between suppressed and unsupressed and more just to take unsupressed gassing. These suckers are basically tuned for “adverse conditions” from the get go and could really use the gas choked down a fair amount more and they’d probably still run pretty reliably. And if there ever was an issue, just open up the gas a little more.

I’ve got an Aero AGB waiting to try out as it looks pretty easily adjustable without needing to take a handguard off or anything (my hand guards are fairly short, usually terminating just in front of the gas block)

csxt602 · Nov 14, 2021

I run Precision Reflex's M84 Gas Buster. No suppressor yet, but that's right around the corner. I got the Gas Buster for when I get my can.

jrumann59 · Nov 15, 2021

alucard0822 said:
Radian Raptor, run it suppressed, defensive builds, competition, it's rugged, smooth, cuts gas blowback, easy to grab or press check, handles disengage the latch easily, but the latch is secure so it doesn't pop loose inadvertently.
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Probably my most favorite charging handle. Followed by the Old BCM Gunfighter made by Vltor.

Pinecone · Nov 24, 2021

One problem with the larger charging handles is when you sling the rifle across your chest, it pokes you in the solar plexus.

No problem with a plate carrier.

teratos · Nov 24, 2021

jrumann59 said:
Probably my most favorite charging handle. Followed by the Old BCM Gunfighter made by Vltor.

Agree 100%

woodline · Nov 24, 2021

Pinecone said:
One problem with the larger charging handles is when you sling the rifle across your chest, it pokes you in the solar plexus.

No problem with a plate carrier.

They also get caught on stuff. The Radian Raptor SD is my favorite charging handle, but I tend to use the Geissele Airborne charging handles because they don’t get caught on things.

holesonpaper · Nov 24, 2021

Years ago I was a BCM fanboy. Since finding Radian, I’ve transitioned all my rifles, including Mpx and ar10s, to Radian. Honestly i think it’s personal preference.

303_enfield · Nov 24, 2021

Cheap RV sealant. Works great with USGI handles. Or just wear your RPG's!

Let's talk about charging handles.

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