New SCAR Charging Handle

[shipwreck]

There are several different SCAR charging handles around to replace the factory one. With my Mepro 21 reflex sight, I have sorta the same problem that people with an Eotech have... Its so easy to bang your hand on the optics mounting area while using the charging handle.

I looked at all the various ones for a while, and I really figured I'd go with the IWC charging handle. However, I had a lot of free Amazon credit card points. Only the GG&G charging handle was for sale on Amazon. It was my second choice, and I figured I'd give it a shot, since it technically costs me no money to use the amazon points. And, if I didn't like it, I could always sell it and get the IWC one.

Well, I got it in on yesterday and it installs very easily. After playing around with it for a while on the gun, I am very happy with it. It has the same overall shape of the factory handle - just at a downward angle.

There are tons of reviews that promote one particular handle, and have negative things to say about the others. I've read both outlooks about the GG&G one. After using it now, I think I made the right choice. I haven't actually used the IWC one - but from looking at the photos of it some more, I think the GG&G was the way to go for me afterall.

Anyway - a few photos:

 

[Maelstrom]

Is that the non reciprocating charging handle or just an extended one?

 

[Lazlo]

It's not really extended, just angled downwards.

This is the non-reciprocating one:
SCAR Non-Reciprocating Charging Mechanism

 

[shipwreck]

Correct, it is just a new charging handle itself. It is not that entire non reciprocating assembly. And, I like the gun the way it is. I wouldn't buy that entire non reciprocating assembly.

I even saw a post yesterday on another forum about a guy already having an issue with a part bending or something with it.

 

[Falsecrack]

It's not really extended, just angled downwards.

This is the non-reciprocating one:
SCAR Non-Reciprocating Charging Mechanism

Thanks for sharing that link, never even knew these existed.

OP, I use the EACH charging handle on mine. I like it, but truth is, I just bought it to be one of the cool kids. In reality I never really had any problems with the original handle.