08-05-2011, 05:18 PM
Stan,
Another simple solution to your MS for operating the charge handle of any auto-loading rifle is to have a wristband with loop of 550 cord or webbing sewn to it. You could also incorporate this into gloves, so that you just hook the webbing onto the charge handle, and use your elbow, hip and shoulder mechanics to operate the mechanism, if the pain and reduced function in your hands and fingers is the main limitation for you.
You can also have a PRI military big latch installed on a standard AR15 charge handle, which is smooth and won't snag on the webbing or 550 loop. I'm putting together a strengthened charge handle configured exactly like that for a friend of mine, after I Cerakote the handle in Sniper Grey, which has a smooth Teflon-like finish if I mix the hardener ratio to Cerakote a certain way. Anyway, I think there are more options for you than you think.
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/de...uct_id=573
I would recommend a really lightweight AR with a quality pencil-weight barrel made by BCM or Daniel Defense. Using your support hand in the glove or wristband, you could basically charge the weapon in a hugging motion while turning the weapon over with your firing hand, placing the left side of the receiver up, keeping the muzzle downrange. Then hook the loop onto the charge handle latch, and "hug" the empty space between you and the rifle, applying force to the left with your right hand and arm(if you're right-handed), and force to the right with your left arm. The PRI Big Latch will allow the loop to slip off it once you hit the end of the travel of the mechanism, and the bolt carrier group and charge handle will slam forward, stripping a round off into the chamber.
Another option is to charge the AR15 like a pistol one-handed, off your belt or other snag spots that will help grab the charge handle latch. Gravity will work with you if you are standing, but RO's definitely will look at you cock-eyed if you don't explain your circumstances.
I also sew, and have been making gear since I was a kid, so let me know if I can help in that regard.
LRRPF52
Another simple solution to your MS for operating the charge handle of any auto-loading rifle is to have a wristband with loop of 550 cord or webbing sewn to it. You could also incorporate this into gloves, so that you just hook the webbing onto the charge handle, and use your elbow, hip and shoulder mechanics to operate the mechanism, if the pain and reduced function in your hands and fingers is the main limitation for you.
You can also have a PRI military big latch installed on a standard AR15 charge handle, which is smooth and won't snag on the webbing or 550 loop. I'm putting together a strengthened charge handle configured exactly like that for a friend of mine, after I Cerakote the handle in Sniper Grey, which has a smooth Teflon-like finish if I mix the hardener ratio to Cerakote a certain way. Anyway, I think there are more options for you than you think.
http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/de...uct_id=573
I would recommend a really lightweight AR with a quality pencil-weight barrel made by BCM or Daniel Defense. Using your support hand in the glove or wristband, you could basically charge the weapon in a hugging motion while turning the weapon over with your firing hand, placing the left side of the receiver up, keeping the muzzle downrange. Then hook the loop onto the charge handle latch, and "hug" the empty space between you and the rifle, applying force to the left with your right hand and arm(if you're right-handed), and force to the right with your left arm. The PRI Big Latch will allow the loop to slip off it once you hit the end of the travel of the mechanism, and the bolt carrier group and charge handle will slam forward, stripping a round off into the chamber.
Another option is to charge the AR15 like a pistol one-handed, off your belt or other snag spots that will help grab the charge handle latch. Gravity will work with you if you are standing, but RO's definitely will look at you cock-eyed if you don't explain your circumstances.
I also sew, and have been making gear since I was a kid, so let me know if I can help in that regard.
LRRPF52