US Charging handle recommendation?

Blitzkreiger · December 19, 2005, 16:54

I recently purchased a 2nd hand CGW built carbine and am in need of a US charging handle. As Purchased, it has a nice FSE folder but, it will not latch with the Izzy handguards up front that I would like to retain. DSA is back ordered on their model. Are the Sneider ones a good alternative?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx

Blitz

1006587 · December 19, 2005, 18:18

The Schneider Machine handle from gunthings.com is IMO better than the DSA. Also consider the Tapco Izzy style. It's a solid chunk of steel and easier to install. It is blued instead of Parkerized, that may be of concern. The other Tapco unit is aluminum.

**Mebsuta** · December 19, 2005, 18:57

1006587: 2nd that. I like Schneider and Tapco Israeli both. I have DSA also that I never took out of package, so I can't really comment on it. I'm sure it is very acceptable as well.

Rich@CGW · December 19, 2005, 19:44

The SMS op rod is hands down the best - US made.

Make sure you order one that has the detent and catch lug parts.

earlier versions did'nt come with them.

DK · December 19, 2005, 22:48

I've got one of Dave's (Schneider's) latest steel charging handles... it is hands down the best quality US charging handle I've ever had.

DK

bp77 · December 20, 2005, 00:13

How is the fit and finish compared to original Stg58 charging handles?

cutlass1972 · December 20, 2005, 08:34

who carries the Schneider Machine charging handles?

**gunplumber** · December 20, 2005, 08:47

The SM is great - a drop in fit. It is of the brazilian pattern (flat top edge , versus radius top edge)

I have them in black for $55, or parkerized for $50 including the spring, plunger, two pins, and lug

DK · December 20, 2005, 13:21

Fit and finish is excellent. Top edge is different as GP points out. Looks great on my Argie.... matter of fact I may swap it out for a DSA on that particular rifle and build a new FAL around the Schneider charging handle!

Dave makes some good stuff...
DK

December 19, 2005, 16:54	#1
Blitzkreiger Registered FALaholic #: 13505 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NoVa Posts: 18	US Charging handle recommendation? I recently purchased a 2nd hand CGW built carbine and am in need of a US charging handle. As Purchased, it has a nice FSE folder but, it will not latch with the Izzy handguards up front that I would like to retain. DSA is back ordered on their model. Are the Sneider ones a good alternative? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thx Blitz

December 19, 2005, 18:18	#2
1006587 Registered FALaholic #: 2853 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,981	The Schneider Machine handle from gunthings.com is IMO better than the DSA. Also consider the Tapco Izzy style. It's a solid chunk of steel and easier to install. It is blued instead of Parkerized, that may be of concern. The other Tapco unit is aluminum. __________________ Any excuse will serve a tyrant. Aesop (~550 BC)

December 19, 2005, 19:44	#4
Rich@CGW Registered FALaholic #: 167 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Gardnerville , NV. Near Lake Tahoe Posts: 1,826	The SMS op rod is hands down the best - US made. Make sure you order one that has the detent and catch lug parts. earlier versions did'nt come with them. __________________ Will work for cash & pine nuts

December 19, 2005, 22:48	#5
DK Cereal Killer Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 134 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Piney Woods of Middle GA Posts: 2,514	I've got one of Dave's (Schneider's) latest steel charging handles... it is hands down the best quality US charging handle I've ever had. DK __________________ Historically Freedom is bought with steel, not gold... "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." Margaret Thatcher

December 20, 2005, 08:34	#7
cutlass1972 Registered FALaholic #: 4492 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: cynthiana, ky 41031 Posts: 504	who carries the Schneider Machine charging handles? __________________ Drive Hard and Shoot Straight

December 19, 2005, 18:57	#3
Mebsuta Khemi, Stygia Contributor FALaholic #: 4143 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Khemi, Stygia Posts: 6,305	1006587: 2nd that. I like Schneider and Tapco Israeli both. I have DSA also that I never took out of package, so I can't really comment on it. I'm sure it is very acceptable as well.

December 20, 2005, 00:13	#6
bp77 Registered FALaholic #: 1263 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 320	How is the fit and finish compared to original Stg58 charging handles?

December 20, 2005, 08:47	#8
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,779	The SM is great - a drop in fit. It is of the brazilian pattern (flat top edge , versus radius top edge) I have them in black for $55, or parkerized for $50 including the spring, plunger, two pins, and lug __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

December 20, 2005, 13:21	#9
DK Cereal Killer Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 134 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Piney Woods of Middle GA Posts: 2,514	Fit and finish is excellent. Top edge is different as GP points out. Looks great on my Argie.... matter of fact I may swap it out for a DSA on that particular rifle and build a new FAL around the Schneider charging handle! Dave makes some good stuff... DK __________________ Historically Freedom is bought with steel, not gold... "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." Margaret Thatcher

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