Review: PRI M84 Gas Buster Charging Handle

[@mastodon24]

For one not considering himself a firearm channel, you’re certainly well versed and concise. More so than many popular guntuber channels. Nice review

[@Justinbpierson]

Keep the firearms videos coming. I'm also a very happy Brownells customer! Happy to see that they reached out to you.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Justin Pierson - Yeah, they're a good company!

[@DRezz01]

I come here primarily for your pipe videos but I always find your other videos interesting as well. I've always found rifles to be interesting and you explain the workings and parts in a way that the un-indoctrined can still follow along and share in your enthusiasm for it.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Dorian Resener - I'm glad to hear it! I never want to turn anyone off, but I know it's probably inevitable for some people.

[@ShepherdOfTheSilkies]

The military big latch was selected so it doesn’t get hung up on their kit.

[@jacksuquett1191]

I see your gun vids have been doing pretty well. Most people have not gotten as far as yours as quick as you, at least regarding getting free stuff from major supply chains. Good job!

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+jack suquett - I was very surprised to get these parts for free! Thanks so much for watching.

[@chesapeakepiper214]

i agree, i need to replace my mil spec charging handle on mine because it's not the best design for one handed charging. thanks, just when i thought my rifle was "done" you have me wanting to spend more on it haha!

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+ChesapeakePiper - They're never "done"!

[@jeffhail5778]

Very informative video. May add a suppressor later is a good point. My Motto Is "Room To Grow" And Brownells Rocks!!!

[@anthonywood4894]

I still got gas in the face with the PRI. What solved my gas issue the best was using RTV where the charging handle meets the receiver. I prefer a more compact CH with a larger latch. Like KAC or LMT milspec handles with larger latch. I use red RTV so I know it’s there and it looks cool. Black is fine also. To add RTV to the charging handle. Clean the charging handle of all grease and oil so the RTV sticks to the charging handle. Use wax on the back of the receiver where the CH meets the receiver so the RTV doesn’t stick to it. A wax candle rubbed on it to leave a waxy film worked for me every time. Add the RTV to the top of the charging handle and slide it into place. Use only what you need. It gets messy if you use too much. Look at the gap to judge how much you need. When you latch the CH you will notice it has some back and forth wiggle so keep it pulled away from the receiver as far as you can without unlatching it. Use a tooth pick or plastic knife to smooth the RTV with the top of the charging handle and receiver. Gently let it go so it stays where you pulled away from the receiver. Pulling it away and letting it sit produces a better seal when it’s dry. Let it dry 24 hours. Now gently pull the CH free. You can use a toothpick to help it release from the receiver. The wax will not let the RTV bond to the receiver the way it bonds to the CH. That’s it. All done. You can use a razor knife to clean up extra RTV if you need to but I never bother. Now the gas can’t blow into your face. Worked better than all the gas busting CH I tried.

[@Cater821]

Great video, hope to see some footage of you enjoying the fruits of your labor by shooting it at a nice gun range that allows you to film.Hope you keep them coming. Take care.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Cater821 - I will definitely have some footage like that up in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@wpm68]

A demonstration would help

[@SnowyOwlPrepper]

Great review. I will probably get one. It appears your muzzle flash was laser welded, or someone has a very precise hand TIG.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Snowy Owl - He does do very clean work!

[@patrickcrosley6179]

Whats the rear sight you have on there?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

That's a Matech BUIS.

[@camas77721]

Subbed! I like your style brother! most people go for the low profile gas block on their BLOCK II builds and use the other RIS II but I love the way the FSP looks on my BLOCK II clone! and yours! Great minds think alike! Also, are you a fellow Washingtonian? i just recognized the hat.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Thanks for the sub! Yep, fellow Washingtonian.

[@floridaman9026]

Wondering how much wear that steel latch causes moving back and forth across an aluminum receiver? I'm sure over time that steel latch will wear down that small notch on the upper receiver.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Haven't noticed any significant wear yet. Thanks for watching!

[@alexmcgregor7082]

Just curious what kind of Optics you're planning, being a long gun guy I'm always interested in other's choices. Would love to see a video on handguns as well if you're into that sort of thing.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Peter Parker - I'll have a video on that subject up soon! I'm definitely going more towards 1 power as opposed to any magnified optics for this rifle.

[@cedrik9]

GOOD JOB! DO ONE ON YOUR HAND PISTOLAS!

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+cedrik9 - That's a possibility.

[@brucelee1067]

Ezzy pizzy japanizzy i love it keep up the good vids

[@NateK9132]

I had a PRI gasbuster CH at one point. I liked it, but I prefer the BCM Gunfighter because the latch is ribbed and makes for easier manipulation while gloved or when there's a malfunction without being as large as the military latch or combat latch (I prefer the med sized BCM). I think the gasbuster does a slightly better job of deflecting gases (particularly when running suppressed) than the BCM GF. What are you running for lube and using for cleaning fluid? If you haven't tried Slip2000 products, I'd suggest the 725 gun cleaner and Extreme Weapons Lube (we'd had great luck with the ewl30) you should take a look at their product line. We ran a suppressed rifle in excess of 15k rounds without cleaning (all we did was add some lube between range sessions).. The two products work together and make cleaning a. Much easier task. The live works really well too. Great video!

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Nate K - Thanks for watching, man! I'm still experiementing with lube. I still really like Balistol for non-deep cleaning, and I've used several different greases including Slip2000. Seemed like a good product.

[@NateK9132]

+Stuff&Things Slip's EWG (which is what I'm assuming you're talking about when you say you've tried their grease) is really good for things like the slides and frames on 1911 or Sig pistols, but it's not the greatest for the MSR platform... You need something that will stay put, but has enough viscosity to slightly migrate to the wear points. The Ballistol is good stuff too (particularly in an ultrasonic cleaner). So long as you're not using Rem oil or its equivalent for you rifle, you're probably GTG...

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Yep. Many options and most seem to do the job just fine. People get pretty damn loyal to their particular brand though.

[@iansorensen1790]

seahawks should have ran it

[@aquilescortez8390]

LMAO!

[@jimwiskus8862]

Super video, first time to post. Really like enjoyed the update. A new CH is next for my DDM4V5. Just snagged an obsidian BCG from TR Enabling. Have you any experience with the Armageddon GMS15? Thought about one a few years back but they can't seem to get them. Thanks!

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Thanks for watching! Can't say I've ever used that charging handle, but it looks interesting.

[@johnonthecooldoe6338]

i have a ported forward assist in my supressed ar15 and this pri gas buster charging handle and my wife has the same setup sans the ported foward assist. Suppressors are the large sig titaniums. Still have gas in the eyes even with eye protection. bcg are toolmade nickle boron so I dont want to upgrade them. Will the rtv sealent trick help at all even if I'm using gas busters already?

[@Anceleron]

Interesting i dont think i have see that charging handle before

[@Anceleron]

*seen

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Iskander - I really like it. If you need ambidextrous, it's probably not for you, but for a righty, it's great.

[@rodscrivner7132]

Great video..I agree with others, you should produce more firearm related videos..I have subbed

[@1645308]

Good for AR9

[@ОлегОленев-я3о]

Neat

[@Peaktac]

What happened to the eotech?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Smoove E - After the lawsuit and their settlement with the government over defective sights, they instituted a buy-back policy with consumers. I was able to get full MSRP from Eotech even though I got the sight used and payed WAY less than full retail for it. You'll be seeing my new optic choice soon.

[@Peaktac]

+Stuff&Things sorry to hear about that. It looked like a great sight with a good reticle. That's awesome that you were able to get full retail for it. Definitely interested to see the new optic for the block II

[@jedimasterjoe5386]

I still like my Serb AK

[@Niafi11]

I just ordered one today after being disappointed in the upgrade that I REally wanted, ( The Avalanche, Which actually sucks.) Great review man, but I really wanted to know like How Shakey or Loose is it. I would think by its Solid build alone should make it pretty damn sturdy. I'm so excited. If u want i'll let know next week what I think. Cuz I need to take it the Range anyway, Cuz I also just got an Adams Arms Low Mass BoltCarrier. I feel young again, like when I was a kid getting Toys.

[@Niafi11]

I subbed too.

[@RobM93784]

The Combat latch (not clone correctly, but who cares) is the best latch they offer. Can’t tell you how many times my finger/hand has slipped off the Military latch.

[@bobjoe9824]

Brad this is off topic and I'm not trying to get into your personal life because I know you want it to be private but what do you do for a living besides KZbin. I'm a young guy who can't figure out what to do for a living.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+BOB Joe - Ah, I still keep that card pretty close to the vest. Sorry!

[@musingsofajay387]

+BOB Joe if you cant figure it out then just try any job that has any interest to you, if it doesnt work out move onto the next (I say this if you arent like trying to be an engineer or antyhing lol). how young are we talkn

[@bobjoe9824]

+MusingsofaJay♡ 18, I just saw how he got to live, of course I don't know everything about what he goes through I just want a good job so you can still enjoy life.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

I think you can enjoy life regardless of your income. Also, I'm unmarried with no kids. That saves a LOT of money.

[@musingsofajay387]

BOB Joe well some people are more fortunate family wise. We don't know bradley's situation we can only speculate :) I was in same position as you since Im only 24 and since moved to korea to work. I am still figuring things out. My siblings are engineers but I have too many interests and can't decide on a path. So I just chose teaching for a bit, and made sure it would lead me into my next career as pastry chef. Just gotta be smart about what you do... since sometimes the order of things may matter. Theres a video of me freaking out about my life a year ago on my channel too. A lot has changed since then ^_^

[@StraitClownin909]

Lol 90 bucks. My BCM medium latch is fuckin awesome. However, my mk18 mod 0 NEEDS one of these to he happy, so as a good father I will have get one.... Sucks but in the clone game you gotta pay to play and these NEVER pop up on ar15 gear exchange so you pretty much gotta pay retail...

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

A high price for "authenticity," but that's part of what makes it fun.

[@bobbyroot2106]

Inb4 safety police tell you your rifle is not on safe....

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Bobby “RootDr” Root - It can't be on safe until it's cocked.

[@bobbyroot2106]

Yep. And I almost wrote another Inb4 for this exact situation. HA!! I should have.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Bobby “RootDr” Root - Ha! Yep. It's always fun with people who don't know anything about firearms try to tell you what is and isn't safe. Thanks for watching, man!

[@bobbyroot2106]

Sure thing! I enjoy all your content. Thanks for making the videos!!

[@rustyjames7207]

+Stuff&Things why can't it be put on safe until it is charged? Never seen that on a M4

[@roofer3608]

Go Hawks!

[@distortzz]

Yeeeeahw pow pow pow!

[@g1mmedatdome284]

What the hell is he talking about? Chambering 1st round is difficult? Two handed charging? It was ALWAYS designed to be done with one hand obviously. The first time anyone every handed me an AR15 I put my hand over top, on either side, and pulled back. It's not that hard. If we want to talk about the gas busting properties, sure, but if you ever grabbed the CH from one side, or two hands, just stop shooting, go do something else. Wtf. Stop. Why are you doing that? Why do you keep saying 'one handed' like anyone uses 2 hands?