do you sometimes have the tendency to pull on only one side of the charging handle??
for the people that do that...have you ever broken the charging handle ?lol
i just wanna see if im the only one that has the tendency to pull on side of the charging handle
is that bad for the charging handle or can i keep doing it?
2007-08-12 09:37:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I did it all the time during EMP (Enhanced Marksmanship Program) shoots all the time. They actually taught us to do it that way because it is quicker, if you're right handed, that way you don't have to take your hand off the pistol grip. Don't worry about damaging the rifle, they can take plenty of abuse.
2007-08-12 10:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really doesn't matter that much. the important thing is that you pull it hard to the rear because in sustained firefight, the carbon buildup will slow down the operation a bit. As long as you get the weapon in the fight, you could use your feet if its the fastest way. personally i use my left thumb and index finger. But also in a fire fight, the charging handle should be only used for malfuntions and to rack the first round, if the weapon runs dry (which is bad) then the bolt release should be used with the palm of your hand. A good operator will conduct combat reloads by reloading mags before they run dry with a round in the chamber already. but that takes practice. hope that helps a bit lad.
2007-08-12 10:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by TeddyK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are right handed the charging handle should be retracted to the rear with the knife edge of the left hand (the side your pinky is on). If you are left handed you use your right hand but have to cant the weapon to the side to be able to do it. The reason for using this method is so that during a fire fight you do not have to use fine motor function of the fingers and you have your hand on the firing mechanism (pistol grip) so as to be able to quickly re-engage. I have never seen a charging handle break during this event however given a big enough operator and a manufacture defect it could happen.
2007-08-12 10:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by SOLO KING 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ive never done that before, but I dont think it will damage the charging handle or the bolt. Just be carefull about it though.
2007-08-12 09:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by druszka717 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm left handed and have a tendancy to pull it towards me (right). I know it's bad form, but it only happens when I'm in a hurry. Also, I've never seen any wear and tear to my weapon.
I wouldn't suggest for you too knowingly keep doing it, if you know it's wrong don't do it.
2007-08-12 10:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would treat you wepon like a piece of gold becasue where i was deployed i could of died had i not had my wepon functioning properly. so remember that when your pulling on the charging handle. i tootaly like the m4 better then the m16 m4 was ligher and able to manuver in tight fighting areas!
2007-08-12 09:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by Kay Castilio 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...no, I have never broken it. And nope, I don't have that tendency.
But good luck with that Rifle of yours. The Military will be rather annoyed with you if you break it. I suggest you handle your weapon in the way it is suppose to be handled. Don't mess around with it.
2007-08-12 09:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Back in basic, it was really cold and only 2 qualified as expert out of 150 guys.
2016-05-20 23:22:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seen it done, done it Myself, havent seen in 26 years one break on any of My units issue weapons;
M16
XM16E1
M16A1
M16A2
M16A4
M4
2007-08-12 10:56:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just totally confused me, the charging handle only pulls to the rear so how you pull it to one side is beyond me.
2007-08-12 09:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by Juicy Fruit 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋