Is GG&G Enhanced Charging Handle Worth Getting

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Seabee CO

Discussion Starter · Jan 15, 2015

I keep banging my knuckles on my ACOG QD mount. GG&G advertises that their angled charging handle alleviates the problem. Before I plunk down $33 + shipping, I'd like to hear from any forum member who has one to see it if truly works as advertised.

thanks!

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Fourth Horseman

· #2 · Jan 15, 2015

I run this charging handle on all three of my SCARs. Works well and has a very stock factory part look about it.

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akitainu

· #3 · Jan 15, 2015 (Edited)

I have one. I haven't used it with the mount you have, but it worked well with the funky Aimpoint PRO mount and its gigantic knob. It ain't pretty, but it does what it's supposed to.

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huffmaj3

· #4 · Jan 15, 2015

I love mine and prefer it over the other handles in its class

fnfalman

· #5 · Jan 15, 2015

akitainu said:
I have one. I haven't used it with the mount you have, but it worked well with the funky Aimpoint PRO mount and its gigantic knob. It ain't pretty, but it does what it's supposed to.

I flip the knob to the other side of the gun. Problem solved.

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akitainu

· #6 · Jan 15, 2015

fnfalman said:
I flip the knob to the other side of the gun. Problem solved.

That was done long ago. I was just saying it works given the situation.

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pikebruin

· #7 · Jan 15, 2015

I have one on my scar 17 and I don't have any issues with my knuckles hitting my optics mounts. I think it is well worth the cost.

BOOMSLANG

· #8 · Jan 15, 2015

Sure it will, any of them that give you a little more room in there will work, good luck !

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Somnus

· #9 · Jan 15, 2015 (Edited)

There was an option coming out from a company (Apex tactical) I can't remember. I haven't checked on whether these were actually produced.

1badgoat

· #10 · Jan 16, 2015

fnfalman said:
I flip the knob to the other side of the gun. Problem solved.

+1
I have an acog. This is what i did.

1911-a1

· #11 · Jan 16, 2015

I have one. It's beefy and gives you a lot of room to grab. The angle is very useful as well. I like that it's big enough to knife-hand and not hit your optic or mount.

SONYtec

· #12 · Jan 16, 2015

Have you looked at the Stryker Enterprises E.A.C.H. ???

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Seabee CO

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jan 16, 2015

SONYtec said:
Have you looked at the Stryker Enterprises E.A.C.H. ???

I didn't care for it. I prefer the GG&G.

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s4mur41h4x0r

· #14 · Jan 16, 2015 (Edited)

SONYtec said:
Have you looked at the Stryker Enterprises E.A.C.H. ???

I agree with Seabee there are better options out there, but to EACH there own

I had the EACH and went back to the factory CH

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Brett B

· #15 · Jan 16, 2015

The GG&G is my preferred charging handle, I have it on both my scars. One piece, solid and easy to grip, not too heavy, clears optics mounts, and not so large that it's always getting snagged when I carry the rifle. Seems to be just right for me.

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1KPerDay

· #16 · Jan 16, 2015

I like the EACH, chillin' on the BEACH with my sexy math TEACH.

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jaflowers

· #17 · Jan 16, 2015

fnfalman said:
I flip the knob to the other side of the gun. Problem solved.

One of the benefits to the SCAR and FAL (since your name applies it) is being able to shoulder your gun with your strong hand and charge the action with your weak hand in theory keeping you on target with no rifle movement while in a touchy situation. Moving the handle over to the right side, for right handers, would make charging the rifle while shouldered a bit more difficult/complex. Not that it matters to most of us that won't see that type of action but it is a "feature".

OldRanger

· #18 · Jan 17, 2015

I have the gg&g angled handle and I like it. Gets my big ol paws just enough clearance that I no longer hit my scope mounts. I didn't care for the look of the each, too big for my tastes. But whatever floats your goat man.

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ShipWreck

· #19 · Jan 17, 2015

I wrote a mini review of that charging handle here: http://fnforum.net/forums/scar-accessories-scopes-mods/51103-new-scar-16-charging-handle.html

I have had it over a year now. Love it!

Hard Eight

· #20 · Jan 17, 2015

jaflowers said:
One of the benefits to the SCAR and FAL (since your name applies it) is being able to shoulder your gun with your strong hand and charge the action with your weak hand in theory keeping you on target with no rifle movement while in a touchy situation. Moving the handle over to the right side, for right handers, would make charging the rifle while shouldered a bit more difficult/complex. Not that it matters to most of us that won't see that type of action but it is a "feature".

I think they're referring to the ACOG knob. That's what I did. My charging handle is still on the left.

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