Charging handle latch and bipod?

AR/M4 AR Technical Discussion
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Hello, I am new to the site and hope I am asking in the right area.

I am looking to get a new latch on my charging handle. I have a RRA lar15 and looking to replace the stock latch with a more tactical latch. Back in the ol’ USMC days we had ours switched out while in country but I never knew what brand it was. Anyone have any suggestions on brand, price range, etc?

While I’m on here, I am also looking to put a bipod on. I am looking for something in the 9-15 inch range. It will be for coyote hunting and I am not sure who has had luck with what. Any websites that are better for these type of purchases?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Check this web site if you didn’t find your answer here. I coyote hunt exclusively with my M4 but I use shooting sticks rather than attached bi-pod set up. Much cheaper and works great
ttp://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

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Lots of good user feedback for the BCM Gunfighter CH. I plan to install one on my M4: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCMGUNFIGHTER-Charging-Handle-s/123.htm

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appreciate the feed back guys, I will def check out the sites

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Check out Badger Ordnance for a Tac Latch; they’ve supplied a ton of them to the Corps, so that may be what you had there. http://www.badgerordnance.com/productgroup.php?id=latch

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Having used the following:

Badger tac latch gen1 (replaced oem latch) ~ $19
PRI military latch (replaced OEM latch) ~ 20
BCM gunfighter (mod3) ~ $ 45

I would recommend the list from the bottom up. If cost in a concern, I would prefer the PRI over the badger given my preference for the lobster claw vice the palm method of manipulating the CH.

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tahoe,

the badger latch is it, or at least what it looks like. since i will be implementing a scope, i believe that this would be a good option. plus, i am familiar with it. where would one get the 1/16 tool to get that darn little pin out of the CH? thanks guys

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Harbor Freight will sell you a set of punches for $5 or so…

As for the bipod, there are many options, but it sounds like you’re looking for a 9-13" Harris. For well under $100 you can install a sling swivel stud on your lower handguard and then install a Harris whenever you want it.

Bimmer

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I will look into my local hardware store. As for the bipod, I went with a UTG? Bought it off ebay for $15 and it holds a bead just fine. Will do some fine tuning today when I top off the feeders. So far I am really pleased with the bipod.