Help me decide - CH

[D.R.D.]

For my current build, I've trying to decide between these three charging handles.  This build will be an 18" .308 for paper-punching/precision.  Mostly from bench/prone.

I've narrowed it down to these three, and am only interested in these three (Please don't say "Tacops", or others).  I'm not interested in other designs.

If you've got experience that leads you to believe that one is better than the other two, or have heard about problems or malfunctions with one or more of them, that would be very helpful.

Also, I will not be running this suppressed.

Mega Slide lock  $65

http://www.primaryarms.com/sl-4000/p/sl-4000/

GMS-10  $85

http://armageddontactical.com/products/gms-10-gen-ii-charging-handle

Raptor  $95   (Seen this one on sale for $85 during the holidays) 

http://www.primaryarms.com/axts-weapon-system-raptor-ambidextrous-charging-handle-for-ar-308/p/axts-raptor-762/ 

Thanks!

DRD

[jtallen83]

My Raptor is Ok but I'll be sticking with the Tacops.

[82HALO]

Have a Raptor also, working good for me! It has the gray handles

[D.R.D.]

Yeah, the Raptor seems to be the running gold standard.  The GMS-10 redirects the gas, but not that much better than the raptor from what I've seen.  What's most interesting is that the GMS-10 and the Mega Slide Lock seem to have no moving handle parts.  Is there any concern there for the handle to ever be blown back in one's face if the lock is not secure?

 

[survivalshop]

  The first time you reach under your large long range scope to charge the rifle , you will wish you had a Tacops !

[jtallen83]

1 hour ago, survivalshop said:

  The first time you reach under your large long range scope to charge the rifle , you will wish you had a Tacops !

This ^ Raptor gives you ambi but no reach advantage.

[blue109]

I have a raptor and a BCM. I'm leaning towards using the BCM so I might sell the raptor. Just need to feel them both out a little to decide

[D.R.D.]

Blue,

If you wind up selling the Raptor, please let me know!

Thanks,

DRD

[blue109]

Will do amigo. Might have time to get the gun together tonight.

[Malig8r]

I run Raptors on all my rigs. For full disclosure, I've never used a Tac-Ops but I've always been happy with my Raptors.

[blue109]

Think I'm going to keep the raptor. Was playing around today, and I like it a lot. I like my guns set up the same way, and my 556 guns use bcm, but I might have to make an exception.

[Toolndie7]

I know you said dont say it, but for a scoped gun you cant beat it.

and at $50 on this deal you can buy two

Edited March 30, 2016 by Toolndie7

[D.R.D.]

I appreciate your enthusiasm for it, I simply just don't like the design.  I'm sure it's a great product.

Thanks, though.

[Quentin]

I upgraded to the Raptor and really like how it handles. It looks great, too.

 

(Pun not intended)

Edited March 31, 2016 by Quentin

[D.R.D.]

I chose to go with the Mega Slide Lock.  It was on sale $64 shipped at Rainier.  I'll let you know how it runs.