Side charging AR?

[rainman]

Hey,

First post on this forum. I was on black hole weoponry's website and saw that they are going to be making a side charging ar. I'm not well versed with ar's so can someone tell me why a side charging ar would be better than a standard rear charging handle.


Thanks in advance for any reply's

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[RedneckRampage]

I don't think people like to reach under scopes, or pull it back into their face while in shooting position. Myself, I wouldn't buy an AR that has to use specialty parts.

 

[rainman]

That's a good point. If you have some sort of problem or if you want to change something you have no choice but to go back to the maker. That would make me nervous.

 

[Fat Jesus]

I want one bad, but i want the LAR OPS-4 Ambi side charging upper

 

[jordanvraptor]

I hope that charging handle is non-reciprocating. It looks like it could get caught up on a barrier or break your thumb.

 

[Fat Jesus]

nope, the handle moves every shot.

 

[Redcap]

nope, the handle moves every shot.

 

[Swedish K]

Since many firearms are stolen concepts from other firearms mashed together I'm surprised that they didn't try to swipe/modify the charging handle concept from the FAL- yes I realize that it would most likely be more work and require machining you own uppers with the T slot for the charging handle but at least you wouldn't have a reciprocating charging handle.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Top charging?

 

[Redcap]

Top charging?

 

[SteveXKR]

A better sidecharger?
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This one does NOT move with every shot

 

[Lokjell]

The LAR-OPS4 is pretty cool. I got it for hunting use, as I could charge the weapon much more quietly than I could with the charging handle/forward assist. I also am looking forward to suppressing it at some point, and like the idea of shutting off the gas and just using it like a straight pull bolt action for maximum noise reduction.

It has a reciprocating handle, but I grew up hunting with Remington 1100's and Browning BAR's, so it didn't bother me in the slightest. I also shoot left handed and use the right side charging handle without any difficulty.

 

[Nwcid]

Top charging?

Not sure why Redcap doesnt want one of those. I would LOVE to have one in my collection.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

One thing that might be a benefit of a reciprocating side charger is the ability to stomp on the charging handle if you have a stubborn FTE jam like you can with an AK (rather than doing the stock pogo routine).
I wonder if it would cause more bolt carrier wear by having a side charger putting a sideways load on it during charging.
Those early top charging ARs would have a wee bit of a problem mounting optics with a newer flattop design

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

I hope that charging handle is non-reciprocating. It looks like it could get caught up on a barrier or break your thumb.

Haven't heard too many stories of guys getting caught up on barriers, or breaking thumbs with SCARs, or AKs, or any of the other countless weapons with reciprocating charging handles.

I've heard of some guys getting slapped by the SCAR handle, but thats pretty much the side effect of user error and is a self-correcting action.

 

[gunjunky]

The advantage of a side charging handle is that you do not have to dismount the rifle to run the bolt.

 

[jonn5335]

side charging like the Adcore B.E.A.R. ?