What's the rubber ring for in the gunfighter's charging handle?

[davy]

I purchased BCM's gunfighter charging handle, mod 4:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-GUNFIGHTER-Charging-Handle-GFH-Mod-4-p/bcm%20gfh%20mod%204%20556.htm

There is a very, very small black rubber ring in the bag along side the charging handle, does anybody know what it's for or where it's meant to go into?

THanks

[MotherGunner]

Perhaps you got an extractor ring by accident?

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Extractor-Spring-Uprade-Kit-p/bcm%20extractor%20spring%20upgrade.htm

[pacrimguru]

i have 7 of them and none of mine came with a rubber o ring.

[davy]

Maybe, the o-ring in the bag looks just like the one in the photo. It's about 1/4 of an inch in diameter.

[davy]

Mmm, maybe it came in the bag with the bcg instead? I'm gonna have to apologize if it came in with the bcg, the two bags are basically the same.

Edit: yup, came in with the bcg instead. Do I need to install it in the bcg? The bcg looks like it's assembled already to me, is the o-ring spare?

[dg29]

The small o-ring comes in the plastic bag with their BCG's when you purchase one. It's an extra one for the BCG. They must have sealed up your charging handle in a BCG bag.

[davy]

yeah, I think so. Sorry for the false alarm, guys.

[xxINKxx]

Well now that thats figured out, how do you like the charging handle compared to the standard style? Ive been thinking of getting the same exact one you purchased for my next build. Seems like they would boost the overal ergonomics of the gun..Anything to make things more comfy/easier is A-OK in my book haha

[davy]

Well now that thats figured out, how do you like the charging handle compared to the standard style? Ive been thinking of getting the same exact one you purchased for my next build. Seems like they would boost the overal ergonomics of the gun..Anything to make things more comfy/easier is A-OK in my book haha

I got to say, I should've gone with a mod 3 (LARGE) instead!

I didn't want a latch that was large enough to get in the way, but I think medium is still too small.

[Koolpsych]

I got to say, I should've gone with a mod 3 (LARGE) instead!

I didn't want a latch that was large enough to get in the way, but I think medium is still too small.

Interesting as I was leaning toward the medium as I didn't want my latch to be too large, but I also want it easy to grasp. As long as the large isn't too big I would go for that one.

Do you happen to have any pics of the handle?

[pacrimguru]

i have only mod 4's and find them perfect to use. my friend got a mod 3 and found it only suitable for bench shooting. the large mod 3 kept getting hung up on gear and poking him when slung in single point sling configuration. in fact, mod 5 may be the way to go, it's the new small latch.

[CHS]

I got to say, I should've gone with a mod 3 (LARGE) instead!

I didn't want a latch that was large enough to get in the way, but I think medium is still too small.

Wow, you're the first person I've heard say that.

Almost everyone prefers the mediums because they think the LARGES are too big

The larges are great for optics builds though.

Personally, I think the Mediums are about perfect.

[NorCal*Shooter]

I would have to concur with davy. I just got the mod 4 and i'm going with a 3 on my other ar. The large is more comfortable and since I'm left handed, I don't have to worry about it getting hung up on clothing. You rightys might have an issue though.

[Jpach]

Wow, you're the first person I've heard say that.

Almost everyone prefers the mediums because they think the LARGES are too big

The larges are great for optics builds though.

Personally, I think the Mediums are about perfect.

What would you and others suggest for those of us who run ACOGs? I definitely gata get me one of these BCM GFs

[hybridatsun350]

Well now that thats figured out, how do you like the charging handle compared to the standard style? Ive been thinking of getting the same exact one you purchased for my next build. Seems like they would boost the overal ergonomics of the gun..Anything to make things more comfy/easier is A-OK in my book haha

I've got one of these...

http://riflegear.com/p-392-badger-ordnance-tactical-latch.aspx

... and really like it. It's a good alternative if you want to save a few bucks and avoid buying a whole new charging handle. That BCM unit looks really nice though!