818-DVC Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I was having a hard time getting my my VLTOR BCM ambi charging handle over my cheek pad on my ARFX stock. I threw on a granite slab, and low and behold... it's bent. tried my best to straighten it out. I had only run about 100 rds through the rifle total. 50 with the mil spec handle that came with the upper. I was going to spurge and buy the Raptor ambi, but at $85, I don't want a repeat of what just happened. Anyone else ever bend one, or receive a bent one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onagoth Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 can't answer your immediate question, but I am quite impressed with the raptor....everything just feels a lot smoother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlhead Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Charging handles get bent. Some are supposed to be tougher than others, I am sure that someone will come along shortly and tell you the best cool guy one to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If you want a durable one, get a steel version: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolt-charging-handles/ar-15-steel-charging-handle-prod18381.aspx http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolt-charging-handles/ar15-m16-steel-charging-handle-prod55108.aspx I have the DPMS version and it is noticeably heavier than an aluminum one. Personally I bring a spare charging handle and a spare bolt with me to big matches. Those two items are what I've broken in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 ALL the tommy tacticals are buying the steel one from DPMS. :roflol:You can shoot it with your Spikes Tactical 38mm picatinny mount "Flare Launcher" and it won't damage it. Kidding aside, the walls on a charging handle are quite thin, and any of them can bend. Not a common thing, but happens enough to see one at any 200 man match. Usually happens during a chamber clear while prone. Buy one you like, and it probably won't happen again in your lifetime. Unless you are in the lead at the Ironman, or Superstition, in which case it will assuredly tie up your rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionshooter Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I carry a spare, bent one at a 3-gun nationals, that sux bigtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 If you want a durable one, get a steel version: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolt-charging-handles/ar-15-steel-charging-handle-prod18381.aspx http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/bolt-charging-handles/ar15-m16-steel-charging-handle-prod55108.aspx I have the DPMS version and it is noticeably heavier than an aluminum one. Personally I bring a spare charging handle and a spare bolt with me to big matches. Those two items are what I've broken in the past. hahahahaha! I was just trying to be funny and it took me so long to write it it seemed like a reply to the previous post! No offense intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Would congact BCM and see if they will replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818-DVC Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Thanks everyone. I have a spare mil spec, but I'm gonna look into the DPMS. Being a lefty, I like the ambi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarRacer Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If you're a lefty, the Raptor is probably worth checking out. I really enjoyed how smooth it operated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Badger has an ambi, worth looking at though expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jriggs Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 go with a raptor.....I'm a lefty and hands down it is the best feeling smoothest ambi part I've put on my rifles. I'm sure if hammered hard enough it would bend.....but I tell ya what, if I was ever unlucky enough to bend one...I'd just order another up right away....that's how smooth it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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