Raptor charging handle

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
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Is it worth the extra money over the bcm ambi charging handle?

I’ve never used the bcm, I have the raptor on one build and love it, but is it worth the extra money?

Any feed back on the bcm Over the raptor is what I need.

Thanks

Vince

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I have both and love both. Is the Raptor nice? yes. I prefer it. But is it worth the extra money? Meh.

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I think so.

4

I kept my BCM over the Raptor. I didn’t notice enough improvement with the Raptor to justify the additional cost.

5

I use both, but prefer the Raptor. It is a personal preference decision, because they are both quality parts.

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Just read! Sorry, I’ll move the post

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I have both, but prefer the Raptor and won’t be getting more than the two BCMs I currently have.

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Raptor. I actually don’t like the BCM handle at all.

9

I have both

I’m LH

I prefer BCM…it feels more “natural” to me

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The BCM allows more of a hook and drag back due to the bigger ear design. While the Raptor has more of a flick feel. It depends on how you like to grab something. I sold my BCM and have all raptors now.

I can see how the Raptor might feel like your finger may slip off. Hand size plays an important part. The BCM feels like your grabbing a knob to me. Buy both and sell the other for 90% of cost. Its one of the most sought after upgrades on an AR.

My fingers say Raptor is king.

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I’ve used both and prefer the Raptor. I choose to spend the extra money for them.

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I have not used the BCM, however as far as the cost differential goes, I have purchased 5 Raptors at various times when they were on sale for $69 each. I’m not sure I would pay full price for them but when on sale I grab them. The Raptors are all I run on my weapons.

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I have owned both and prefer the Raptor. I sold all my BCM charging handles.

14

I bought a BCM Mod 4 when they came out a haven’t found a reason to change. Great product, will last a long time.

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The only ambi charging handle I’d take over a Raptor is the KAC ambi CH & as much as I love KAC the asking price for the KAC ambi CH makes me LOL, so Raptor it is.

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I have the BCM and the Raptor but prefer and run the Raptor. I keep the BCM around as a spare.

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I won’t buy another BCM, I will buy more Raptors.

The price is very hard to swallow, but regardless of price the BCM does not do it for me.

ETA: I do like the Troy ambi charging handle, it would be my second choice after the Raptor, with the BCM a very distant third. The Troy is ~70$

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I have a both the BCM Mod 44 and Raptor. The BCM Mod 44 is a very well made and tough product. The AXTS Raptor is also very well made. I think the Mod 44 might be slightly tougher (based on looks) but it’s hard to say for sure as my Raptors and Mod 44s have showed zero signs of weakness. Go with whichever of the two you like best because IMO you can’t go wrong with either one.

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Like Geissele triggers, stock up on Raptors when they are on sale.

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I had one BCM ambi that exploded before I ever fired the gun I installed it in and one that was fine. BCM replaced it promptly, but never had a problem with Raptors, so I use those now.