New Cartridge Developments and Implications for Dismounted Infantry Soldiers

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Stan,

That's Pretty much the idea I was trying to convey. The method he uses to charge is along the lines of more modern manual of arms techniques used on AR's nowadays, with varying approaches as to how the support hand is oriented when using the latch. With extended latches, you can palm them like he did, or use your index and thumb to grab them, but in your case, the palm might work without needing the loop idea I mentioned, depending on your ability to maintain muscular tension in your wrist in combination with your upper body mechanics.

I would recommend the BCM/VLTOR Large Latch Gunfighter Charge Handle over these, since it doesn't have a split in the Charge Handle like a standard CH. Basically, people running high round-count courses using aggressive one-handed charging techniques have broken piles of standard Charge Handles with extended latches, because the extended latches have the tendency to torque down on the rear "T" section of the handle, causing the thin bottom section to snap off, giving you a nose-slamming reciprocating charge handle.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-GUNFI...%20556.htm

I've been using these for a while now, and they're great. They're also half the price of a PRI Gas Buster.

Thanks for the heads up! I hadn't seen those. I wish they would incorporate a gas groove too, but I guess there is always the RTV sealant mod for can usage.

That might work good for Stan. Personally I don't like latches that stick out very far (because they snag on my gear) but that does look pretty neat, and just might fit the bill for Stan.