Gas Busting Charging Handle Showdown

[@Ironsight_Army]

MRO?!?! reeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@eugenechurch6135]

Right thought this guy hated the mro

[@Hoplopfheil]

That's not an MRO 🤠🤙

[@eugenechurch6135]

@@Hoplopfheil what's it an HD?

[@michaelpopescu470]

What is it?

[@bghiggy]

@@michaelpopescu470 wouldn't you like to know

[@AeroPrecision]

Thanks for including us in this comparison! Those cuts on the bar are as you described for "sand cutting" rather than gas defeating.

[@DerWaidmann_]

Got your Breach handle when it came out and it's perfect

[@Hoplopfheil]

Good to know, thanks guys!

[@AnthonyHow94]

I just bought the breach and the atlas r one upper and the charging handle doesn’t fit and it’s super tight

[@jacksonkeller4333]

@@AnthonyHow94 Do you know which Breach charging handle you bought? That could be an issue with QC or it could be that you accidentally bought an AR10 Breach, which would explain why it is super tight.

[@AnthonyHow94]

No it’s for sure an ar15 one because it fits my 16 inch upper which is also an aero upper

[@kevinmarrett9532]

I really like how Hop makes videos about how he hates a certain piece of equipment and then we still see him using it in later videos. Really drives home the “I’m having to buy most of this crap with my own money and I can’t afford to just toss it because it isn’t the best” idea.

[@arax20]

Also could be that the footage is non chronological from when he was testing the crappy equipment earlier.

[@MSSynsyterGates]

Kind of why I trust his reviews more so than other guntubers. I have a closet full of shit I've bought and everytime I build a new rifle a piece of it ends up on the new build. "ooo that new aimpot t2 looks good. But I have an aim point at home"....*puts on a Sig romeo 5* Every god damn time lol

[@maxpower5227]

That's some deep lore.

[@tangomantactical]

@@MSSynsyterGatesI've built 24 AR-15's in the last three years while having a private Cerakote shop for my builds and one or two in my shooting circle.....and yes I have tubs full of extra parts. Most come from accessories that I upgraded over time or, extra parts I didn't use.

[@OreGear]

Not surprised to see you have a silencerco charging handle fail. We ordered a couple for our shop just to check them out. Sold one to a regular customer and he immediately had it fall to pieces upon using his bolt release after install. He sent it in and they denied his warranty claim. Just a little extra insult to injury.

[@angeldesigns1385]

I won’t even entertain purchasing a charging handle from Silencerco Considering the disappointment that’s already been installed. Around $600 for a upper and lower to find out they don’t match in any way. When it comes to mil spec who cares? (I already have my ragamuffin guns) But when you’re going for a boozy build Trophy gun, then finish, texture, fitment is top priority.🚀✨🚀✨🚀

[@ryantornai945]

@@angeldesigns1385 boozy build?

[@ryanpeck3377]

@@ryantornai945 im sure he means Bougie build (whether he doesnt know the actual term and thinks its really boozy or it was autocorrect im not sure) ....

[@ryantornai945]

@@ryanpeck3377 yeah I know i wanted to roast him

[@angeldesigns1385]

@@ryantornai945yep bougie is how I ment to say it, but thrift store quality is what I almost ended up with until I had my cerakote guy fix that crap🚀✨🚀✨🚀

[@Tarburz]

0:00 - Intro 3:01 - Why Reduce Gas? 3:36 - Milspec 4:02 - Radian Raptor-SD 4:38 - G$ Airborne 5:21 - Aero Breach 6:23 - PRI Gas Buster 7:31 - Strike Industries T-Bone 8:44 - Silencer Co. GDCH 12:02 - Rifle Build 13:58 - Overview

[@Hoplopfheil]

I'm not giving you a raise for that.

[@seijiroukikuoka5975]

Wholesome comment threack.

[@Tarburz]

@@Hoplopfheil I demand a 15% bonus

[@Tarburz]

@Jacky Melinda Because James doesn't give him a raise for that

[@billstevens5277]

@@Tarburz It's called "side hustle".

[@simply_based]

just remove the gas rings from the bolt

[@linkbond08]

What?

[@richardcontinijr9661]

Yeah it'll cycle fine with a suppressor but when you take it off you'll get malfunctions

[@dakotamaiden4331]

@@richardcontinijr9661 interblasting hmm

[@wareagle3651]

No

[@smashmode8175]

Don't do this, this makes mustard gas

[@Windowlick_]

Good video but if you really wanted to avoid cancer you'd stop reading your comment section

[@bobborlog1677]

I heard military guys used to put a bead of rtv silicone high temp around the standard charging handle before the gas busting option was a thing.

[@RB-qd1zi]

Do both. Radian Raptor SD with the silicone

[@Architect_Art_Vandelay]

Your recent videos have consistently been information I’ve been actually looking for. Great stuff!

[@iornlint]

Could be a good test for the winter too, you'd get a visual for how much gas comes out from where on the gun. Also I have broken a radian SD, right where the holes are cut, so that could actually be a structural weakness to that design

[@JNOSNOW]

I have the PRI gas buster with the non ambi control and I really like it for its gas mitigation. The finger handles are just a tall version of a milspec, it's very sturdy, has a better straight positive latch, and noticable paths for the gas to bleed off.

[@tylermallory2504]

100% agree, I absolutely love mine. Ended up with one on all 3 of my ARs.

[@elitetrader5468]

Ditto. PRI is proven. Been around forever and issued to special forces.

[@longiusaescius2537]

@Jacob Monson nice

[@MosesRS]

This is the way! I have one on all of my ARs.

[@oldsnappysportsmen]

Tried a couple of those in video. Gasbuster charging handle works the best personally when using 5.56 14.5" barrel and Surefire SOCOM (not the II). Cool video and fun to watch the process.

[@gavin7772]

I’m with ya, I like that really is more rerouting the gas than blocking it, also really light. The non ambi one I mean btw

[@fixedG]

I actually have an OG Gasbuster charging handle from PRI from like a decade ago and a Radian SD. Pretty neat to see all the way from back in the day when "huge USGI-lookin' shelf and channel at rear" was the only thing anyone had thought of beyond sticking locktite in the rear of the channel to plug it up, to today where the vents and cuts in the Radian are like a crude semblance of silencer baffles for inside your receiver. Honestly, these charging handles are good but they're a pricey band-aid for a symptom you could more directly treat with your other recommendation of tuning your gun better and just committing to running suppressed all the time like you'll want to anyway.

[@ogopriater5914]

I’ve always used a little bit of clear caulk. Makes a really nice seal between the charging handle and the receiver.

[@miltonoliver3705]

I had a radian charging handle and I switched for a bcm one with a more pronounced lip and the bcm, made a huge difference the gas isn't noticeable now

[@mrs.vasquezz]

Ay

[@impulse1914]

For my BCM 14.5, I made my own "Gas Buster" BCM Gunfighter 4B charging handle where I dremeled out a small gas channel on the top side and a larger channel on the bottom side that both redirects gas to the right (like the famous PRI). It also uses a beefy high-temp RTV gasket seal in black silicone. This is the best method from what I've tested myself while shooting suppressed with no eyepro.

[@raylandraybels9462]

I too took a bcm mod 4x4 and drilled a hole on the side like my griffin sn-ach and then put rtv. Works great.

[@a.c.garcia9983]

I’m waiting on my second GDCH the first literally broke apart when I went to run it for the first time. Thank you for being honest about all these and not hyping a product up for views.

[@scottyh.6992]

An entertaining video about people that deal with excess gas, and how unpleasant it is when it is released right in your face. Kudos Hop.

[@senorFrog2032]

One thing to note with the radian SD is if you're right handed, and have a 45° offset dot, the holes redirect the gas out the ejection port more. So when you're using the 45° dot you get an extra amount of gas to the face even with a really well tuned rifle. Also springco has stronger buffer springs that help with slowing the rate of the bolt unlocking, which helps. That's the route I went. Still really sucks though, my rifle has .068 gas port size(carbine), orange(308) SpringCo spring, h3 buffer, with a sandman K(556cap) and shooting m855 I still get over gassed unfortunately. After a long string of fire or rapid 5 rounds. But 1 or two shots that are slower I'm ok

[@randomidiot8142]

The amount of gas you have to dump to get that to cycle is ridiculous and why it sucks to shoot.

[@southernexposure6855]

Agreed. Put one on a Triarc/Geissele build with an adjustable gas block and I was surprised by the amount coming back while firing 3-5 shot strings

[@patrickzzz3465]

I feel like companies should really start making more flow through designs like OSS, never looked back since I tried it

[@senorFrog2032]

@@randomidiot8142 yeah big time, thing is if I go back down to a standard strength carbine spring, the wear is horrendous on the entire bolt, bcg, and especially cam pin

[@randomidiot8142]

@@senorFrog2032 Why not turn the gas down until it can run a standard buffer and spring?

[@IronShark93]

I've really enjoyed my EVO CH from Armageddon Tactical. They had some issues getting them out in appreciable numbers wut they've done a fantastic job mitigating any kind of gas leaking towards the shooter's face.

[@kevintan3705]

The talk about a rubber O-ring woke me up. Had me panicking because the last time those were concerned, a space shuttle blew up.

[@bravo_cj]

I really appreciate the fact that you mentioned the internal piston in the Stoner system. Well done bro

[@lthomaston401]

Breach is my favorite. It's so effective because they inlarged the diameter of the body so less room for gas to get by. About 2 thousandth over sized side to side and even mode on top. At least according to my old Calipers

[@seijiroukikuoka5975]

Feels substantially thicker than others, for sure. I'd take Breach over Raptor, any day.

[@joshbeguhn4646]

One of the greatest guntuber channels I honestly don’t get why you don’t have a mil subs keep up the great work man !!

[@Galildoughty]

On the Gas busting charger for Silencer co, lube the o-ring on the bottom to prevent it from being frictioned out. Its doing fine for me, though I gotta check those pins now! Thanks Hop and crew. Good stuff.

[@Galildoughty]

@@southernpartisan1772 Yes sir.

[@YukarisGearReviews]

adjustable gas block + RTV charging handle trick did the job for me; whether or not custom charging handles will help seems to be up to personal preference to a lot of people. You might consider the RTV trick first if you're also looking into gas busting charging handles.

[@BeastHunterSam]

What's the rtv trick

[@georgegeorge4560]

@@BeastHunterSam use RTV silicone gasket maker on the lip on top of a given charging handle to create a seal between the charging handle and the upper similar to the silencerco. It’s a cheap way of getting something good enough.

[@Fadaar]

Hah I just posted about that before I scrolled down and saw your comment

[@airborneivan]

I don't have alot of experience with a wide variety of gas busting charging handles but I really like the Griffin Armament SN-ACH. I've got a little over 1500 rds and two classes with this charging handle running an AAC 556-SD and I haven't experienced any issues with gas to the face. Would love to try more.

[@applied.precision]

I've ran most of these and lots of others, I prefer the PR just because the size of the handles and the geometry make it awesome for guns with Optics that get in the way as well as the gas problem.

[@Specter_ZO6]

Love my aero breach. Though I don’t have a lot of time with a suppressor because for some reason I have to wait a year for something I bought

[@Fadaar]

You can also form your own gasket with some RTV on pretty much any charging handle. I work in an aircraft factory so I took an 'expired' tube home (company sets the expiration date, can't use it at work so it was either throw it in the trash or put it to use elsewhere) and started doing some experimenting. If you glob it on when it's locked back and let slam it home you can leave it there overnight and use a razor blade to cut the shape you want. I got this idea from another channel a while back and decided to try it for myself. Does it work? Yes. However like Hop says in the video there's only so much you can do without tuning the gas system itself and using a more modern suppressor design.

[@evilminion8825]

I was going to venture out and try other “gas defeating” CHs but after this, I’ll just stick with my PRI Gas Buster. Good vid as always, keep it up!

[@m.turner1]

I use a 10.5” 5.56 with Geiselle braided spring and H3 buffer with SiCo suppressor, .070 gas port and SiCo GDCH. I get very minimal if barely any at all, has to my face. To fix the GDCH roll pins, because I went through the same process you did, remove the roll pins and instead tap threads for headless bolts. Works great.

[@knudge6334]

In the old days i used to "bed" my service rifle to reduce gaps between the upper and lower. Bit more difficult for the charging handle, but doable and their is a difference when not using a suppressor. Well made video, clear and easy to understand.

[@danf1862]

Confucius says - "Spend your money on ammo."

[@jacobharris4656]

I have both the Radian SD and a Griffin Armament SN-ACH. The Griffin seems to mitigate gas slightly better than the Radian SD, although the ergonomics on the Radian are better in my opinion. The Griffin is certainly a good one to look into.

[@exploited8779]

OG PRI gas buster is the absolute best gas redirecting charging handle I’ve ever used. I’ve tried all the big brands radian, giessele, BCM, and a few more and still found the PRI works by far and away the best. Also in conjunction with the MK2 BCM upper it basically fully eliminates the gas in your face.

[@elitetrader5468]

Spot on brother!

[@derekjansz2950]

This video was super helpful. I'm almost finished with a 13.9 build that I have a suppressor in jail for, and after watching this I probably won't even bother with a "gas defeating" charging handle.

[@s23900]

Great video. Super informative. I have resigned myself to wearing a TR2 respirator on range days with a high round count suppressed - wouldn't wear one operationally, but for training probably a good idea to avoid cancer. Doesn't address gas coming into the eyes, but one of these charging handles would make a difference with that, combined with some good quality tactical goggles (still researching those).

[@billstevens5277]

Gas also come down the barrel bore, as well as the gas tube. The bore is still pressurized when the bolt opens.

[@RenoMay]

Me taking notes even though I don’t own a suppressor lol

[@картошка-т5э]

You don't own a suppressor as far as we know

[@y0h0p38]

For legal reasons I don't either

[@snafumagu]

Gotta love Hop and no nonsense.

[@steelshrapnel9900]

I’m old school registered NFA owner with lots of experience with suppressed M16 platforms. Absolute best current setup is LaFrance Twin Tube Gas System, PRI ambi gas buster charging handle, ArmaSpec 3rd Gen 3.8 multi-stage recoil system, LanTac or CMC BCG! Have discovered same two options you prefer work well, but since PRI very first introduce M16 platform gas buster charging handles have tendency stay loyal. If it’s not broke don’t fix it. Expensive setup but scope reticule only wiggles a little on 8” steel plates at 100yds never leaving target sight picture during full-auto fire!

[@lescoburandun1457]

This is one of the best gun product review channels I’ve ever seen. No bs I really appreciate it brother!!

[@920fist4]

SiCo one works relatively well. Unfortunately it fell apart in 200 rounds

[@humorss]

I don't under stand, why don't they use some sort of locktite screw system?

[@920fist4]

@@humorss yeah unsure...I'm sending it back today, luckily their customer support/warranty is great. I'll experiment with a few things with the new one

[@BearIndependent]

Interesting video. Gimme my watch back.

[@Hoplopfheil]

No, mom says we have to share it.

[@GoofysBandit]

I made my own. Took a diamond tip dremel bit and made a U-shaped channel on the bottom of my standard Raptor, and then just filled it with hi-temp gasket maker. Works FANTASTIC. I also put some around the top, to build my own shelf (has been a military trick for a long time apparently) and I have nearly zero gas coming out of the rear.

[@humorss]

nice, sometime you just have to build your own solution. So many products on the market are compromised because manufactures are too scared to tell customers they need to properly maintain it, how simple would it be to just cut two channels with cnc and let customer replace the gasket.

[@Quality_Guru]

Loving the comparison videos. Keep them coming.

[@HoundDogDefense]

If you ever get the chance to try a Forward Controls Design ACF it’s been my favorite so far. Does decent redirecting gas blowback, doesn’t have massive wings like the radian but is actually “taller” for a better grip purchase. Great video as always🤝🏼

[@billyteekel1230]

I’m a lefty. My brain was screaming for a flow through suppressor like the CGS Hyperion or OSS stuff but I went with the RC2 for a bunch of reasons. I run a superlative arms adjustable gas block (it vents extra gas forward) on a 10.5 BCM upper and it makes a huge difference. I’m waiting on a Geissele handle to come in (it has slick coating I want to try out) and this video makes me feel good about my purchase! We shoot average to high round counts when we go out and knowing these only help so much is great information. Being left handed, well, I guess I’ve done all I can! 😂

[@dbchillin7747]

Your timing for this video is impeccable

[@LivinfreeinTennessee]

I've got the T-bone on a 7.5 300blk and it seems to work pretty good on it. It is a strange charging handle, that's probably why I like it.

[@Steven-cn8dr]

I also have the Tbone on a 7" .300 aac, works great.

[@FordRanchero289]

My new Rufer SFAR has these ports in the upper receiver just behind the handguard that I believe are to help greatly when canned. I'm excited to get one for it soon and see how it takes it.

[@kroteTV]

If you don't want to install an adjustable gas block, the bootlegger adjustable BCG along with silicone RTV on your current charging handle works well for reducing gas.

[@62jape]

I was looking for ambi charging handles and the radian and the aero were my top two. Thanks for the validation.

[@DefenderAO]

Armageddon Tactical is, by far, my favorite CH with cans. Also newer suppressors are going more eco-flow, flow-through designs. I like pinned GBs vs AGBs so the CH, can designs, and GB port sizes .050" etc are variables to review.

[@independencearmschannel2170]

I have 3 of those sico charging handles I had to send back my first on twice but what I can say about the gasket is keep it lightly oiled and you won't have any problems

[@bobvagene]

The issue you mentioned with the geissele and slipping off is accurate but nowhere near as bad as the PRI with the standard big latch. I probably punched myself in the face 5 times before I sold it. The serrated combat latch might be better but IDK. I actually don't mind the geissele ACH and run a couple of them. Radian SL SD is fine as well. TBH none of them really do a ton to mitigate gas. You're better off starting with a proper gas port and going from there.

[@nomad155]

He talking about the Geissele hitting you in the face? If so what CH worked for you?

[@bobvagene]

@@nomad155 no, he's saying the geissele latch comes back past the 90° and can possibly cause your finger to slip off. I was saying the PRI gas buster was causing my fingers to slip and hit myself in the face. The radian works well and one he didn't mention is the lwrc, that one is a decent ch as well.

[@nomad155]

@@bobvagene ah my fault. Thank you for explaining

[@SMDaboobity]

Now we're getting to the nitty gritty of gun content

[@Jayizzy433]

The Griffin snatch is my favorite… I had hot soot or lead fly out the back and burn by eye with my old charging handle while using my 22 conversion, but never had an issue with the Griffin snatch.

[@frankholub4673]

Subjectively speaking, my Geissele SCH seems to do a pretty good job of keeping gas away from my face with a Turbo K on the gun. The crane spec gas port on the DD barrel probably has far more to do with keeping gassyness down than any charging handle I could put on it though.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Only difference between the ACH and SCH as far as I know is the latch size.

[@frankholub4673]

@@Hoplopfheil Yep, that's the only difference. The larger latch size on the SCH seems to help with the finger slipping issue you reported with an ACH, though the knurling pattern and finish on the latches for both models leaves something to be desired regardless.

[@Not_Sure_81]

I can't have suppressors in my state and I'm not "supposed" to have a fully functional ar either. Thats all I'll say about that. Great vid Hop. Almost 100k subs. Strong work

[@XRinger]

I live in Massachusetts, so I've not even seen a suppressor since 1960. But, I did get gas in the face when using a .22 LR adapter. A fancy new charge handle was no help. My very cheap 22RF upper with a cheap 1-6x scope was never used for 223, so I moved the gas block forward Abt 6mm to keep the action cleaner and stop the gas in to the face feature. The .22 RF adapter is blowback operation. Which is a lot cleaner. My SSA trigger stays clean!

[@frankyeilding2546]

I have the PRI Gas Busting handle you had in the video & I’m thrilled with it. I have a Nomad 30 can & the difference in gas is rather drastic between the PRI & other ch’s I’ve used, such as BCM. I haven’t ever tried the other gas defeating handles because I was so pleased with the PRI. Not sure what that means but in my experience PRI has killed it & I’ve probably gotten 8-10 buddies to get them and they all were very happy with them.

[@Ruffian71]

I've been wondering about the PRI M84. Do or have you shot left-handed? That's my biggest concern, I run all my rifles left-handed & currently use Raptor-SD's. They're OK...

[@frankyeilding2546]

@@Ruffian71 I haven’t shot it left handed, now I’m curious and will try it. I’ve used both the Gen 1 and new Ambi PRI’s, both worked equally well & now I use the Ambi on everything. I have now tried the Breach as well, on a friend’s gun, PRI was much more effective, but the Breach was better than the Radian suppressor CH, I found it to be absolutely useless.

[@Ruffian71]

@@frankyeilding2546 I appreciate it… I’m building a new rifle & this is one of the final parts…

[@NaNa-tg7tg]

Great work as always Hop, really appreciate the analysis and lack of bias on all your reviews.

[@davidmilisock5200]

Great video, it looks like if you're concerned about gas there are significantly better options than the charging handle.

[@aries144]

Great rundown on the charging handles. If you test it, you'll find most of the gas coming back to your face is coming out of the chamber, not from the gas tube. This is why the whole piston thing for suppressed guns is silly- the only part of piston guns doing any good is the adjustable gas blocks they tend to come with. Suppressors slow the release of gasses and they release in both directions. Use adjustable gas/added carrier weight to delay bolt opening, allowing more gas to go out the front, then block off holes/gaps near the rear of the receiver with RTV liquid gasket from your local auto parts store.

[@donewithmodernlife]

I’ve had a lot of luck with the Bootleg Adjustable BCG. My 10.3 URGI is way overgassed & I’m left handed. I didn’t want to mess with the gas block so I tried the Bootleg. It worked so well that if I ever have this issue with another di gun the Bootleg will be my go to. Made the gun have virtually no recoil as well.

[@irwinfletcher2848]

Great video sir. My vote is short stroke piston rifle for suppressor use, Radian charging handle for everything....

[@tinncan]

Most of the ones I've tried have been worse than the standard with the RTV latch bodge.... The warhammer 308 one was even worse than just straight GI somehow.

[@Figdudeton]

The BRT EZTUNE gas tubes with an H2 buffer are my go to. No moving parts like a adjustable gas block with the same effect. After doing my first pin and weld, I didn't want that level of complications that may need me to have to drill and eventually reweld my muzzle device to do any parts changes. Haven't gone back to adjustable gas blocks since. Even if gas blocks may be able to fine tune a little better, the simplicity and reliability of what is essentially just a stock tube with a downsized port makes up for any shortcommings.

[@UnexpectedInquisition]

I like the Raptor SD, but it was only a very small difference vs the normal Raptor I started out with. Your observations are spot on tbh; if you shoot more than a few rounds at a time, it all ends up being moot/equally gassy.

[@CaptainCreampie69]

Saw on Reddit that a ton of the silencer co handles had the pivot/roll pins come out. I’d at least stay away from those.

[@FAMILJEGUFF]

I have a 16" Zev Core Elite. Roughed up and put some liquid gasket at the back of the charging handle, then some CLP on the back of the rifle so that it wouldn't stick to the wrong places. Closed it up and 24h later i trimmed of some excess. Haven't been a problem for me since!

[@jonathansmith7306]

Thanks for including the Geissele. Although it doesn't matter, I'm not buying another charging handle

[@175jfs5]

"Gas defeating snake oil" Bravo ! Thanks for calling what it is.

[@rockym6557]

Daniel defense grip and rip does a good job too. I scored one off gun trader for cheap and was pleasantly surprised at well it worked cutting back on the gas to the face

[@Ddayboy1944]

I was literally looking for this exact video like 3 weeks ago. Thank you.

[@jamiemitchell9733]

Griffin Armament SN-ACH is my preferred. I have the PRi Gas Buster on my SPR for scope clearance.

[@jarretthuffin]

So I shot my 300blk with the Radiant and a HuxWrks 30cal can and it worked like a dream! The flow through technology combined with the charging handle left little to no gas in my face and I had a GREAT day shooting at the range.

[@WIC47]

No joke my 9" 300 Blackout pistol was so overgassed that the PRI large latch handle just like the one in your video kept flying back and hitting me in the nose every shot

[@MTMILITIAMAN7.62]

I like dogs. And I like people who like dogs. I have always been a fan of Aero Precision and Radian in general. I enjoy your no nonsense approach to this. Good information without the bullshit. I can dig it!

[@richardcontinijr9661]

I use a Riflespeed adjustable gas block, Raptor SD charging handle, JP Enterprise SCS and a Rugged Razor 7.62 can. I get zero gas in my face or at least I don't feel any. I only use 2 of the settings on my gas block. 1 for suppressed and another for not suppressed. Don't need tools and the adjustment collar sticks out about an inch from the handguard. I really want their .625 gas block for my pencil upper. Unfortunately the one I need is on backorder.

[@TheMsdos25]

Strike industries also makes a plastic extender called the ISO latch that fits onto their Phantom charging handle. It's tall enough to sit flush with the rail and fits pretty tightly all the way around just like the silencerco (minus the rubber seal).

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Nice work. I love my AXTS (Now Radian) raptor on my SPR/DMR but for my fighting rifles I'll roll with my Griffin Armament SN-ACH (Supressor Normalized Ambidextrous Charging Handle). It's the beefiest in the industry, is smooth as silk, impossible to miss and does what it claims. Most people don't know it exists but if they'd try it I think many would prefer it.

[@jzaden10]

I figured the breach or pri gasbuster in my opinion, thanks for the video

[@lb2de]

@Hoplopfheil thanks for this video really helpful and most importantly truthful

[@sonatine3266]

The Radian Raptor series is without the doubt my favourite.

[@LRRPFco52]

The best ejection port gas exhaust mitigation I’ve seen so far is the new Ruger SFAR. There are various bleed ports meant for catastrophic malfunctions through the barrel extension and upper receiver, as well as the carrier, that redirect suppressor-generated back pressure exhaust.

[@windsnowandstatic9075]

I went with the Odin works diverge for the suppressed rifle. It does channels and taller shelf.

[@maggillaguerrilla830]

I found the perfect charging handle over at Forward Controls Design.

[@highdragguns]

Good shit as always!

[@Hoplopfheil]

Thank you!

[@Moetown1986]

So, I own 4 of these. The milspec (duh), the Radian SD, the PRI big latch, and the SiCo GDCH. I love the radian the most as a charging handle, but, the least for suppressed use. The PRI is middle ground for latch design and gas mitigation. The GDCH was the absolute best for gas to the face, but, my latch pins also walked out of my first one. I'm on my second one through warranty and it seems to be fine.

[@Ben-rq5re]

Just on those loose pins, you could pop them out, apply some Loctite 638 shaft locker and replace. You’d have to make sure it was on the fixed part and not the moving part, but should help out.

[@James_Bee]

I was just going to get a radian for my first build, but since most of my rifle has ended up being Aero Precision anyway... maybe I'll just get an AP charging handle. I've already decided to go with their enhanced upper, which means my hand guard will be AP.... I just keep ending up with AP parts.

[@goawaybaizuo]

Man, thank you for this. I've been agonizing over charging handle after shooting my suppressor for the first time. I bought a warhammer mod 2 cheapo as a stop gap while i research and it does pretty damn well (has a cut out on the bottom like the PRI)

[@ThinLineDefenseCo]

As a lefty, I had to really design my silenced 12.5 from the ground up. I did a geissele super but I'd love to swap it out to anything without that stupid ass brand. I did have a adjustable gas block AND a bootleg bcg but that seemed like overkill. So I just went with the super and the bootleg with the sandman S can. Great info though and cuts out some of marketing nonsense on these guys. Now.... Time to get another breach!

[@Hoplopfheil]

>as a lefty Aaaaand opinion discarded sorry Walshy

[@jlpowell8432]

Geissele is stupid?

[@jlpowell8432]

Yeah na..

[@Ring3R]

You should check out the Bootleg Adjustable BCG and see what you think of it in terms of reducing gas to the face when firing suppressed. I'm a lefty, and if I don't use various things to reduce the gas (adjustable block, gas reducing charging handle, etc), one side of my face will be black at the end of a shooting session....and it's unsafe for me to take even a few shots without glasses because I take particulates to the right eye if I do. Surprisingly, the Bootleg BCG did more to solve this for me than any other produce I've tried, and it's not even advertised with that purpose in mind. There's a valve that allows a small amount of gas to pass through the gas key before being directed downwards. This almost completely eliminated gas to the face for me when firing suppressed. The only downside is that because it's directing a bit of gas downwards, it does get the inside of my magazines a bit dirtier than standard...but that's easy to clean and not an issue at all in a real-world situation. It helped even more than an adjustable gas block...plus it lets me easily change settings with my multitool any time I want.

[@JimDangle-z5t]

This is big brain content.

[@reubensandwich9249]

Thanks for the warning at 3:24. Can't wait til we have to put warning labels on the suppressors.

[@chinesemassproduction]

I've always wondered what would happen if you combine all of those good features into one CH. Not much, from the looks of it.

[@bloun-om6mi]

i tried blue loctite on my roll pins that were walking out. haven’t had it happen again