Detachable AR carry handles, what's the deal?

[deadcoyote]

I see detachable carry handles sell from $39 all the way to $249.99. Anybody have any practical reason why the cheaper end ones are no good??

[MrSlippyFist]

I got a cheap one in a package deal and it was comprised of inferior components. Rear sight parts would rattle (even when brand new) like a boot camp m-16. The slightest pressure turned the rear sight knob so holding a zero was difficult. You get what you pay for.

[jeffrice6]

I see detachable carry handles sell from $39 all the way to $249.99. Anybody have any practical reason why the cheaper end ones are no good??

Because they are pot metal crap

[Merc1138]

Crap materials, unreliable adjustments, poor durability...

You don't have to spend $250 to get a good one, but you should avoid the airsoft grade junk.

[MrPlink]

You can score quality used ones for reasonable prices. I got a colt on here for 50 or 60 bucks.

[peytonrandolph]

A cheap one came with my old upper and it got a huge dent somehow, I'm not rough on my guns and the paint wasnt even scratched so it didn't hit a rock or something. It must have dented when I was transporting it.

I think $80-140 seems like a fair price for a quality carry handle.

[shooterfpga]

where in the world did you see a $250 carry handle? was it gold plated?

[peytonrandolph]

where in the world did you see a $250 carry handle? was it gold plated?

It probably had "tactical" in the name, pretty much as good as gold to some.

[pyro3k2]

where in the world did you see a $250 carry handle? was it gold plated?

H&K 416 carry handle bro...look it up! it enables your rifle to shoot minute of Osama bin ladin's eye at 1000 yards.

[deadcoyote]

I'm thinking I'll pick up one of the "as new used cast offs" from one of the commercial sellers over at AR15.com. They sell Bushmaster and RRA ones for &80 shipped.

Now, one more silly question. I've built an old style A2 20" AR's and a varmint type flat top, Now i'm ordering a BCM 16", is there a big difference with the M4 length and Mid length gas systems??? Hope I'm not opening a can of worms.

[Gatotsu77]

@ peytonrandolph - Sounds like it had Magpul in the name...

[Arkangel]

Now, one more silly question. I'e built old style A2 20" AR's and a varmint type flat top, Now i'm ordering a BCM 16", is there a big difference with the M4 length and Mid length gas systems??? Hope I'm not opening a can of worms.

The "M4" length gas system is called a carbine length, the general rule of thumb is the greater the distance between the gas port and the muzzle, the snappier the recoil. That's why some prefer to use a mid length gas system when using a 16" barrel, since this has the same felt recoil as using a rifle length system out of a 20" barrel.

[deadcoyote]

@ peytonrandolph - Sounds like it had Magpul in the name...

I honestly don't know the brand, it was at a local shop here in Eureka that I actually do like. I couldn't stifle the laughter when the girl told me the price. at least the owner wasn't in so I didn't offend him. He's a good dude, his prices are a little steep but he gives me a fairly large discount for doing a lot of business with him.

[deadcoyote]

The "M4" length gas system is called a carbine length, the general rule of thumb is the greater the distance between the gas port and the muzzle, the snappier the recoil. That's why some prefer to use a mid length gas system when using a 16" barrel, since this has the same felt recoil as using a rifle length system out of a 20" barrel.

Thanks for the input.

[Armedwino]

Anybody know if the carry handles that Palmetto State Armory have for $65 are
good quality?