Ridiculous is relative, but with stripped lowers going for $40, paying $50 for a charging handle seems pretty ridiculous to me. YMMV.and the price isn't ridiculous
Ridiculous is relative, but with stripped lowers going for $40, paying $50 for a charging handle seems pretty ridiculous to me. YMMV.
If you search the forums I believe you'll come to the conclusion that "a stripped lower is a stripped lower" and the "names" get you nothing but a name or a non-standard finish, with the exception of Hesse/Vulcan/Blackthorne or whatever they are calling themselves these days.I got an Anderson lower. We are talking about the bottom of the barrel lower
I'm not concerned about being ambidextrous since I'm not left handed
Grab? I was taught "slingshot" with the index and middle fingers of the strong hand (forces finger off the trigger) when charging from low ready or other non-shooting position, and when charging from a shooting position to basically make a fist with the left hand and hit the charging handle latch with the knuckle of the index finger to unlatch it and push it back while trying to avoid punching yourself in the face. Its actually easier for lefties to avoid punching themselves in the face. So I do see the potential virtue in an ambi charging handle for righties, but having rather quickly learned to not punch myself in the face when charging, I'd rather spend the extra money on more ammo instead of a charging handle.With a standard handle, it can be awkward to reach around the scope, and your fingers may not fit under the eyebox to grab the charging handle as designed.
This seems to be, to my uneducated eyes, the one of the most changed item on many AR's. They seem to be mostly the same yet bear wildly varying prices. I get the extended grip but why $20 to $100? What's the difference?
If you don't see the advantage, simply don't buy them.
Grab? I was taught "slingshot"
To the contrary, avoiding unnecessary "tactical" doodads, which as I've pointed out can easily cost more than a stripped lower, will leave you with more money to spend on ammo with is absolutely necessary to enjoy shooting.If you are someone who enjoys shooting, you'll quickly learn that if you're going to count nickels and dimes, perhaps there is another hobby better suited to you.
The left hand fist index finger knuckle technique will always work, and gloves can actually help if you want to go fast, but if the scope hangs over it you'll have to slow down so you catch the charging handle instead of the scope. If you want to do this with your right hand then an ambi is required.Getting your fingers under a scope to slingshot the charging handle isn't always easy, especially if you're wearing gloves.