Gas Buster Charging Handle?

[RustyZX9]

I think that I need a gas buster CH for use with my suppressor. I'm finding that the gasses that are ending up back in my face are a problem. I have a couple of questions for those with some first hand experience. Do these charging handles actually divert the gas away from the shooters face and is the latch part of the gas diversion? I have been using Badger tactical latches and really like them so a charging handle that would divert the gas and work with my current latch would be outstanding...

Thanks in advance for the help.
Rusty...

 

[Shadowrider]

Hit up GlockToGo if he's there tomorrow. I saw one that he used black RTV silicone on that was a pretty darn cool idea. Looked like it would work great.

 

[RustyZX9]

I was thinking that exact same thing. lol... There are a couple of other people here that I would like to hear from as well.

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

I had some Gasbusters, but sold them and just use the silicone now. Works just as well for me. Here is a DIY link on how to do the silicone mod: http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/do-it-yourself-gas-buster-charging-handle

 

[Shadowrider]

I had some Gasbusters, but sold them and just use the silicone now. Works just as well for me. Here is a DIY link on how to do the silicone mod: http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/do-it-yourself-gas-buster-charging-handle

Yep, that's what he did. The way he explained it, it was real simple and IIRC he used some sort of release agent on the upper.

 

[RustyZX9]

I had some Gasbusters, but sold them and just use the silicone now. Works just as well for me. Here is a DIY link on how to do the silicone mod: http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/do-it-yourself-gas-buster-charging-handle

That is outstanding! Thank you very much for the link... I wish I would've looked into this a little sooner, I could've used this modification in the morning. lol...

Thanks for the help, I was hoping that you'd chime in.

 

[CAR-AR-M16]

That is outstanding! Thank you very much for the link... I wish I would've looked into this a little sooner, I could've used this modification in the morning. lol...

Thanks for the help, I was hoping that you'd chime in.

Glad I could be of assistance.

 

[repete34]

Silicone!

 

[Glocktogo]

That is outstanding! Thank you very much for the link... I wish I would've looked into this a little sooner, I could've used this modification in the morning. lol...

Thanks for the help, I was hoping that you'd chime in.

Before we get done at the match tomorrow, I'll let you try it in your rifle to see if it works for you.

 

[RustyZX9]

Before we get done at the match tomorrow, I'll let you try it in your rifle to see if it works for you.

Sounds great! This fix is a ton cheaper than the gas busters I was able to find online.