Hey all,

 

 

I am curious to see if anyone has tried out Bravo Companies charging handle http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-GUNFIGHTER-Charging-Handle-GFH-Mod-4-p/bcm%20gfh%20mod%204%20556.htm I am new to the board and new to New Jersey. I found out that NJ is alot different than PA when it comes to firearms and the many laws around them. Also has NJ stated that this charging handle become an evil feature or illegal in NJ? Thanks for all the help!

 

 

 

Bill

There are no laws regarding charging handles. You are good to go with that here

The BCM handles are great as they solve one of the two common failure points with charging handles; the latch roll pin. This is a common failure point due to stress being placed on it when the handle is manipulated. The other common failure mode is a bent handle and BCMs still bend (saw one happen in class last weekend). The larger latches are also great for easier manipulation.

Just added a large one to my scoped AR to make it easy to manipulate without interfering with the scope. Haven't shot it yet, but it worked great in dry runs.

Have the medium sized BCM handle.

 

Pros - I don't worry that I'm going to bust it when I slam it with the palm of my support hand. Much easier to manipulate quickly with support hand.

 

Cons - If you try to use it like a "regular" charging handle (index and middle fingers straddling the handle, one on each side), it may pinch your middle finger skin hard. As in blood blister hard.

I love the medium BCM handle, but I never use it the "old fashioned way", that approach never made sense to me, hand stays on pistol grip, left hand smack the handle.

Speaking from experience, having busted up a GI charging handle in the field, the BCM GF charging handle is a huge step up. I run a mod 4 currently, and am not looking back.

I run a Mod 4 and I absolutely love it. Worked excellent at a class last weekend when I had a tap-rack-bang situation that I managed to clear in a few seconds with my support hand. I keep a spare in my bag in case I bust this one.

I have the Mod 4 as well. I love it.

All my AR-15 uppers have one, My ar-10 will be getting one in the near future.