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Posted: 9/2/2023 1:23:01 PM EDT
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For comparison purposes, ambidextrous charging handles with similarly sized latches. From left-to-right: Forward Controls Design ACF, Bravo Company USA Ambi. Mk2 Medium, and the Geissele ACH.
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Posted: 10/10/2023 2:05:23 PM EDT
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Adding some photos of the large latch size, too. Medium on the left, large in the center, and the Radian Raptor on the right. The large size is comparable to the Radian Raptor in width.
 Attached FileAlso, a width comparison versus the original BCM Gunfighter Medium non-ambi charging handle.  Attached File |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/11/2023 11:00:21 AM EDT
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Man, that BCM looks paper thin compared to the others. Unless it has some serious meat somewhere else, it doesn't appear very strong. That's quite concerning. Thanks for the comparison.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 6:07:32 PM EDT
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I don't abuse anything enough to speak to strength. A torture test video wouldn't go unappreciated, ha! I can say that the latch handles bottom out again the rear (prevent stress on the roll pins, I assume), which is closed and won't pinch if using a index-finger-and-thumb style of pinch grip. I believe I see top and bottom channels for possible gas redirection, but I'm sadly suppressor-less and unable to say how much they help.
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Posted: 10/11/2023 8:39:19 PM EDT
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How much wider is the BCM medium vs the Geissele ACH?
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Posted: 10/11/2023 11:07:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EzGoingKev: How much wider is the BCM medium vs the Geissele ACH? Practically identical. That said, I like the angle of the latch on the BCM better versus the ACH when they're both unlocked. The BCM feels more horizontal -- or less rearward facing -- and more difficult to slip off of.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/12/2023 12:34:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
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Thanks for the pic. I thought the BCM medium was wider than the Geissele but I see they are same width.
I picked up a couple of Geissele ACH's a while back for a couple of builds. They are well made but they just feel different/off to me. Part of it is the handle is smaller than what I am used to but I think the big thing is the angle. The angle is totally different from what I am used to. I think I am going to sell off the unused Geissele ACH's I have and try the BCM MK2's. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/16/2023 7:32:09 PM EDT
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I checked my BCM 3x3 against a recently acquired Radian Talon LT. The difference in "wall" thickness is as much as it appears in the picks. I will say the 3x3 is much easier on the hands. That Radian LT may be meeting some 600 grit sandpaper soon. It would be perfect with gloves, but an hour doing drills would leave little flesh on a bare hand.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2023 1:36:52 PM EDT
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If you had to choose between the medium and large latch BCM, which would you go with? On both a rifle with a red and an LPVO?
I primarily used the full size Radian Raptor and the LMT Ambi CH. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2023 2:29:22 PM EDT
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I really like my BCMs and haven't had issues but the photos do make it look thinner. Interesting.
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Posted: 10/17/2023 4:27:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
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I ordered a couple of BCM larges from Brownells. They had a 15% off coupon. I hope they are not too big.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 10/17/2023 5:07:11 PM EDT
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I'll trade you a medium one if you don't like it lol
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Posted: 12/21/2023 9:17:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
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Quote HistoryI was looking at one of my BCM charging handles tonight and noticed the roll pins look a little short. Looking at the pic above I see the same. There is barely any engagement on the roll pin at the bottom. @BravoCompanyUSA |
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