It’s machined from billet? Is that it? Does that really make it any more reliable? The dimensions can’t be any heftier or it wouldn’t fit.
billet is weaker than a forging, so that wouldn’t be very productive.
Have you looked at it at their site or read any of the discussions here? There is plenty of info there.
Do you understand the concept of support hand manipulations and the desire to maintain the master grip on the carbine?
No fair asking questions you already know the answer to! 
hmmm. i’d always been under the impression that billet was stronger. never done any research but everyone gets so excited about Larue, Spikes, Mega, etc billet uppers and lowers; I figured they must be better… not to mention manufacturers usually charge more for them. So, if it’s weaker what’s the benefit?
Yes, I’ve read the specs. Nothing stands out there… except the fact that it’s billet – that’s why I’m asking what makes it “A Charging Handle for the 21st Century”?
Yes. And there are other charging handles with large latches. I’m wondering if there’s something I’m missing here. I thought I’d pinpointed it while under the assumption that billet was a sturdier material – turns out that it isn’t(learned something today).
Read more. Manufacturers make billet lowers because they CAN’T make forged, because the forges to make lower receivers are HUGE! The alleged benefit is that by doing all the fab with machines instead of forging they can be more accurate but I don’t believe this to be true, or an issue if it is true.
Most people buy billet lowers because the don’t know better, it says “billet” on it, and they like the looks of the beefier lower.
BTW, the reason billet lowers are beefier is because it’s weaker, meaning it has to be thicker to be as strong.
Do you see how the actual lever is supported at the rear of the handle and how it uses a stronger roll pin?
Common misconception forgings are stronger. Changing a profile on a part is easier on a CNC cut billet part than paying for a new forging die.
alright. I feel stupid for not having read past the specs list on their site now. :o
Glad I could point you in the right direction.
…that all require putting a lot of torque on a very small roll pin that frankly was never intended to take that much pressure. The Gunfighter design redirects that force to an area that is better able to handle the force of someone clawing at the latch because some jackoff is trying to kill them and they need to get the gun up and running again.
This is the biggest benefit. And that’s coming from someone who has broken 2 GI CH and 4 PRI GB CH. Its not only the bigger latch. Its the whole design and concept of taking pressure and stress of the roll pin.
I also personally think that the feel of the actual latch is better than other offering but this is purely cosmetic.
I see Troy is coming out with an ambi model, I wonder if they will make a gunfighter in ambi, that could be pretty awesome!
I emailed Paul recently and he said there are no plans to make an ambi or lefty-friendly model.
You must go to the gym too much!
OR he’s someone who shoots his guns for REAL. I’ve broken a few charging handles too, the original design leaves a lot to be desired. The Gunfighter is an excellent design. If view them as Z rated tires, few need them. But for those that use and need them they work as advertised.
I wish. I’m just notorious for being able to break shit. I could fuck up a hockey puck. 
Well that sucks for us Southpaws…
Trying to sort out what may be “second best” that is lefty friendly.
Honestly, not having used a ambi; I don’t know if its a must. Seems more ergonomic to grab than having to claw it ever time.
Any advice on what the better ambi version is?
Kind of a hijack, but for those of you who are using the BCM Gunfighter, which do you use or recommend?
I am looking at getting the Mod 4, with the medium latch. I can’t find these locally to look at up close. So, my gut feeling is that I would be better served with the medium sized one. One fear that I have is that the larger latch, on the mod 3, would get caught on something.