extended charging handle

[perchslayer]

put a scope on one of my AR rifles and need a extended charging handle,I dont want to just change the latch, as I want the original if i descope it, any suggestions on Mfgs?

[DasBoost]

As far as different extended charging handles go:

-Rainier Arms/AXTS Raptor
-BCM/VLTOR Gunfighter (probably Model 3 since it has the largest latch and extends the most.)
-Badger Ordnance (Very similar to BCM/VLTOR Gunfighter, they're suing BCM over it currently)

I've got the Raptor and the Gunfighter; I prefer the Raptor as it's ambi and not just the left-side latch and it's pretty good-sized, but the Gunfighter is still a great CH.

[perchslayer]

As far as different extended charging handles go:

-Rainier Arms/AXTS Raptor
-BCM/VLTOR Gunfighter (probably Model 3 since it has the largest latch and extends the most.)
-Badger Ordnance (Very similar to BCM/VLTOR Gunfighter, they're suing BCM over it currently)

I've got the Raptor and the Gunfighter; I prefer the Raptor as it's ambi and not just the left-side latch and it's pretty good-sized, but the Gunfighter is still a great CH.

Ill have to check into the Raptor, I prefer to "two finger pull" the handle and the optic is just right in the way

[stevie]

I an fond of Bravo Company Medium size charging handles

[DasBoost]

Ill have to check into the Raptor, I prefer to "two finger pull" the handle and the optic is just right in the way

Same here.

I an fond of Bravo Company Medium size charging handles

I have the medium on my BCM upper and my buddy has the large on his; medium is nice for red dot/ACOG or an optic with longer eye relief, but the large provides the extension you'd want with a shorter-eye-relief optic, albeit not much more as the latch seems more taller than wider when compared to the medium size.

[xMAC1x]

I like this one.

https://www.exilemachine.net/shop/bcm-gunfighter-charg-hndl-556-mod3-59211.html?zenid=79arjeffntgivhlflkfsv73e80

[.40CALIbear]

Another vote for the BCM/vltor gunfighter mod 3 large latch. Pretty much a mandatory necessity on my scoped AR's.

[8mmFMJ]

I've been using BCM MOD 3s and the ambis

[DasBoost]

OP, there's a good thread on M4C comparing the Raptor and Gunfighter, about 6 pages of experiences and input, I'd recommend that. The Raptor feels better is you have the rifle on a sling as the edges are flat and just press against your body unlike the edges on the Gunfighter; not luxurious by any means, but noticeable change in comfort/discomfort. Not sure how much that would apply though, given it seems like a distance rifle.

[phungn]

Eh I couldn't wait and went to riflegear to pick up a mod 4. I'm left hand so raptor would have been nice but not sure it's worth twice the price

[Kowan]

My LWRC IC SPR has basically a BCM Mod 3 Ambi or I'd already have a Raptor.

[Johnny Royce]

Raptor or similar UCWRG

https://www.ucwrg.com/materiel/upper-receiver-parts/64/ambidextrous-charging-handle/

[10RoundLimit]

MEGA has a new ambi model out at a decent price.

http://www.rainierarms.com/mega-ar-15-slide-lock-charging-handle

[bubbapug1]

amazon, about $15.00!!

[Sicarius]

The BCM/Vltor one goes on sale fairly regularly at primaryarms.com. They can be had for 35-40 dollars on sale. I prefer the medium myself and I do a one finger draw on the charging handle. Especially nice when coupled with a magpul or other extended bolt release that goes through the trigger guard.
Kevin