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I too went the Geissle trigger (SSA-E and a G2S) route, BAD lever (on one) swapped the forearms for the slimmer Keymod style and now BCM charging handles.

My wife refers to my ARs as Barbie dolls...

AndyC,

Thanks for the help.

I just found at Primary Arms a sale for $38.21 for the BCM Model 4 (med.) and even with tax and freight, (USPS) it was just under $45.00.

For this particular C.H. that's not bad.

Doing a bit of research one reviewer said he chose the Medium C.H., but the latch dug into his abdomen when his AR was carried in his 2 pt. sling, so there's a consideration I would'nt have thought of.

Presumably, the largest latch would dig a bit more...and all my slings are 2 pt.

Hhhhmm, decisions decisions.

Wow, great feedback.

Thank you everyone.

Now, I have to decide on Mod 3 Large or Mod 4 Medium.

n5wd and Andy prefer the Mod 3.

It would seem the large latch model would be quicker to charge (more to grab) but, with the Model 3 sticking out a bit less and thus (maybe...?) having a smaller chance of snagging on something or other? I'm not certain which benefit outweighs the other...?

TAM, your input has me convinced to upgrade. One way or the other. Model 3 or Model 4. The standard charging handle works, but yes, it's could stand upgrading. I do like the idea of a larger latch. Just not sure which one to opt for.

n5wd,

Which one did you use?

Thanks!

According to BCM, the design of their charging handle is such that it takes a lot (not all) of the pressure off the roll pin compared to the smaller, less robust, standard charging handle that comes with a new fully assembled AR, such as a Colt LE6920.

Is this so? Or, marketing hype? Or, if it is so, it's really only necessary for guys who shoot thousands and thousands of round annually, but for the average guy, simply not necessary?

I do know that the medium sized latch charging handle is definitely easier to operate than the one the AR came with by virtue of having a larger latch, thus more to grab and easier on the hands...and especially advantageous with optics that somewhat block access to the charging handle.

Also, the BCM C.H. says they're made of better metallurgy.

However, I wonder if better metallurgy is necessary if you're only going to expend say a thousand rounds or less per year?

What say you?

Thanks!