GAS DEFEATING CHARGING HANDLE Reviews & Ratings

The SiCo GDCH utilizes a unique design feature which incorporates the use of a commonly found “O” ring seal to prevent gases from escaping from the most prominent point of egress typical of both Mil-Spec and Aftermarket Charging Handles currently available on the market. The GDCH significantly impedes the the emission of uncomfortable gases when utilized on both 5.56 NATO and .300BLK chambered AR-15 platforms.

Compatible with mil-spec forward assist and dust cover (not included)
Designed for use with standard Mil-Spec lower receiver
M4 feed ramps

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Reviews Summary

Overall, the GAS DEFEATING CHARGING HANDLE has faced mixed reviews. While some users appreciate the newer design with screws and improved functionality, many experienced issues with the original roll pin mechanism, leading to disassembly during use. Customer service is responsive, but quality concerns remain significant for some users.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Design Improvements

33%

Customers noted significant improvements in newer models of the charging handle, particularly those using screws instead of roll pins, which provide better stability and prevent disassembly during operation.

Quality Issues

67%

A considerable number of reviews express dissatisfaction with the original design. Issues with roll pins breaking or walking out resulted in significant functionality problems, including parts falling off during use.

Customer Service Responsiveness

50%

Reviewers generally praised the customer service experience, noting that SilencerCo was willing to replace defective units at no charge, providing shipping labels for returns promptly.

Value for Money

50%

Some users did not feel that the quality matched the price of the charging handle, suggesting that better options might exist for the money, especially considering reliability concerns reported.

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New version is great

The newer version that has screws holding the latches on instead of roll pins is excellent. Drastically improved, does what the original claimed without the spontaneous disassembly. Highly recommended.

broke before firing

Installed the SilencerCo GDCH on a new rifle. Charged the rifle to check safety function. GDCH disassembled due to roll pin breakage.

First one was defective

Both arms of the charging handle fell off before I finished shooting eight mags. Unfortunately I was shooting outside, so the arms were lost. I contacted SilencerCO's customer support and they gave me a shipping label to send it back. The one I received back is a new design. It has screws instead of roll pins holding the arms on and the arms have a little extra machining on them. It seems I wasn't the only one that had the issue with the roll pins backing out and the arms falling off.

by Jay on April 19, 2023

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Will replace with new

I called silencer co customer service because roll pins walked out. They said it is a problem with first run of handles. They will replace up new handle that doesn’t fall apart free of charge. Still not that impressed with the handle for the price.

Junk

Latch fell off after only about 200 rds of use…for the money go for more quality

Don't waste your money

Fell apart (holes in handle are oversize for roll pins) within first 20 shots. Latches fell off, rendering it useless. While it does seal the gas from your face well, operating the charging handle will frequently pull the o ring out, jamming the charging handle out of battery and requiring disassembly to replace it.