Chewed Up Charging Handle

[svt3183 14]

I shot my Adams Arms piston upper for the first time last week and only ran about 100 rounds through it due to an issue with the handguard.  When cleaning for the first time today i had metal shavings in the upper and on the BCG.  It looks like it's coming from the charging handle and where it hooks on to the side of the upper is all chewed up looking.  Does this indicate an action issue (carrier tilt?), or is it just a shitty CH?  The CH came with the upper, i don't know the maker.

[Vlad G 345]

Call Adams and complain.

[svt3183 14]

I can call them during the week but I am curious for opinions of what the issue is.  If it's just a shitty CH i wound't be too concerned.

[High Exposure 5,661]

On a piston gun?

 

Impossible. Everything is fine. Carry on.

[checko 180]

On a piston gun?

 

Impossible. Everything is fine. Carry on.

 

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[checko 180]

OP are you sure the ch is 100% straight

 

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[svt3183 14]

Appears straight and doesn't feel like it binds at all

[checko 180]

Is there another place that metal is wearing on your upper?

 

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[svt3183 14]

Doesn't appear that anywhere else is wearing.  The charging handle is noticably chewed up where it hooks the upper.

[Vlad G 345]

Pictures, please?

[checko 180]

Pictures, please?

Yes.

 

 

Do you mean the place where the latch keeps the charging handle in place? That sounds like a weird place for wear.

 

Are you sling shotting to chamber a round or using the bolt release?

 

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[svt3183 14]

 

 

you can see it is in two spots, however the closer spot in the pic is much more worn

[svt3183 14]

using bolt release

[High Exposure 5,661]

If it was a DI gun, I would say it is a crappy charging handle - probably out of spec and using crappy aluminum and advise to replace it. But since it is a piston gun - which apparantly never fail and have a mandatory life expectancy of parts approaching infinity rounds, I have to say that it must have been designed to be like that. Don't sweat it, and trust the piston.

[svt3183 14]

Please stop cluttering the thread with DI vs piston babble.  I have a DI AR too and there's plenty of other threads debating them.

 

If it was a DI gun, I would say it is a crappy charging handle - probably out of spec and using crappy aluminum and advise to replace it. But since it is a piston gun - which apparantly never fail and have a mandatory life expectancy of parts approaching infinity rounds, I have to say that it must have been designed to be like that. Don't sweat it, and trust the piston.

[checko 180]

It does just look like a cheap CH. If there are no burrs or wear on the upper id take the opportunity to buy a bcm or raptor (my fave) charging handle.

 

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[svt3183 14]

thanks. That was my assumption too, but i don't claim to be anything close to an expert. I've wanted a raptor anyway so maybe it's time.

 

 

It does just look like a cheap CH. If there are no burrs or wear on the upper id take the opportunity to buy a bcm or raptor (my fave) charging handle.

 

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[checko 180]

There were good deals

For labor day on them but its probably too late. 60 I think was the price

 

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[svt3183 14]

damn where was that? I don't think i've ever seen them under $80.

 

There were good deals

For labor day on them but its probably too late. 60 I think was the price

 

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[checko 180]

damn where was that? I don't think i've ever seen them under $80.

 

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DSG arms and primary arms do it all the time. But next one is probably black Friday.

 

[svt3183 14]

Thanks I'll keep an eye out

 

Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkDSG arms and primary arms do it all the time. But next one is probably black Friday.

[checko 180]

Not for nothing the bcm ones are good to go also and half the price

 

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[svt3183 14]

Yeah, always liked the raptor though. This fortis looks nice:

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=4050

 

Will need to look into it more.

 

Not for nothing the bcm ones are good to go also and half the price

 

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[Vlad G 345]

I concur it is a probably a cheap charging handle. Replace it.

 

However, I would still call Adams Arms and say "wtf people?" 

 

Also, don't buy charging handles for looks, buy them for function. That Fortis charging handle may or may not work, I have no idea, but it sure was machined for looks.

[High Exposure 5,661]

Please stop cluttering the thread with DI vs piston babble. I have a DI AR too and there's plenty of other threads debating them.

 

 

You are right. I apologize for cluttering your thread.

 

I was feeling a little froggy after the recent piston AR thread.

 

In any event, do what Vlad said. Contact AA, ask them "WTF?" Then go buy a quality charging handle. I personally prefer the BCM gunfighter mod 4 (medium latch).

[svt3183 14]

I emailed them last night, I'll see what they say. I'm still looking into the Fortis, but everything i read so far is really positive. I don't know Fortis to make junk in general.

 

I concur it is a probably a cheap charging handle. Replace it.

 

However, I would still call Adams Arms and say "wtf people?" 

 

Also, don't buy charging handles for looks, buy them for function. That Fortis charging handle may or may not work, I have no idea, but it sure was machined for looks.

No problem. Thanks, still deciding which way to go.

 

 

You are right. I apologize for cluttering your thread.

 

I was feeling a little froggy after the recent piston AR thread.

 

In any event, do what Vlad said. Contact AA, ask them "WTF?" Then go buy a quality charging handle. I personally prefer the BCM gunfighter mod 4 (medium latch).

[checko 180]

I still don't know how that handle you had got that worn. You always push the ch closed before you hit the bolt release right? I can't believe its getting that chewed up just from pushing it closed relatively easily.

 

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[svt3183 14]

Yes. That was my original concern; could something with the action of the BCG be not normal and putting extra stress on the CH.

 

I still don't know how that handle you had got that worn. You always push the ch closed before you hit the bolt release right? I can't believe its getting that chewed up just from pushing it closed relatively easily.

 

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[checko 180]

Not that I can think of to induce wear in that spot. The carrier "slides" along the underside of the ch but it really shouldnt touch. If bent the ch would show lots of wear on either side of the ch. I can see that part getting f'ed up if you're releasing the bcg with the handle pulled out. I mean it has to be really crappy metal.

 

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[checko 180]

 

That's mine after a few thousand rounds. Minimal wear in that same spot an no noticeable in the other spot.

 

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