Need info about carry handles

[kermit315]

Hey guys,

I am going to order my rifle kit soon, and need to know if there is any appreciable difference in different carry handles. I want to go with a mid length flattop kit. It doesnt come with a carry handle, so I want to know what to look for in one.

Thanks,

Jamie

[ohsmily]

Is there a particular reason you want to use a carry handle? If you are getting a flattop, you can consider getting a red dot or other optic as the primary sight and use a flip up rear and/or forward sight as backups or to co-witness.

If you do specifically want a carry handle, do NOT get a UTG or cheap one. The reason for this is that it houses the rear sight. You don't want junk. Get one from a mainstream manufacturer (Armalite, Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, etc).

[kermit315]

no, but the rest of the options are pretty clear cut.....just wasnt sure about the carry handles, plus I am trying to keep this within a budget, so the optics will come later.

[aplinker]

I'd suggest getting an LMT or DPMS cut-down carry handle. It's a fixed rear BUIS that will allow you to keep some rail space for optics down the road.

If you don't mind a flip-up rear BUIS, you can find Matechs (USGI) for about $60-70.

CDNN often has Colt carry handles in the $80 price range. Don't buy airsoft.

[Omega13device]

Just get a flip-up rear sight or fixed rear sight. A carry handle uses up space on your upper that could be occupied by an optic. If you really need to carry your rifle around uncased then use a sling.

[Blue]

Hit up AR15.com, plenty of affordable quality items are for sale over there at any given time.