Charging handle won't "fit"

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Ok, so this is a new one for me. Digging in a box of misc stuff, looking for a bi pod, I found a Geissele Super charging handle. Decided to replace the oem charging handle in a CMMG Resolute that I had sitting in the safe (thanks to nicaburns ) I am a charging handle snob now and can't live w/ those tiny oem handles.

But, moving on: the Geissele wouldn't drop in no matter how many times and ways I tried. Having thought I'd finally lost my mine, I tried a BCM. Dropped in the first try. Guess which one rides in the rifle now?

Anyone ever had this happen? Is there something that I don't know (entirely probable) or is the handle out of spec?

ETA: didn't find a bi pod, btw. Anyone want to trade?

 

[jeep78]

Tolerance stacking. It happens.

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Tolerance stacking. It happens.

Guess that's it? I did just check to make sure it was a 556 handle. Don't know if AR10 handle is different or not, but I've had no reason to have ever had a charging handle for one. This one is for 556.

 

[Sharpsburg]

I had same thing with a psa charging handle. Didn’t fit in numerous rifles. It’s now in my junk box.

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

I had same thing with a psa charging handle. Didn’t fit in numerous rifles. It’s now in my junk box.

I'd expect more from a $100+/- handle though. No worries though, no idea where it even came from?

 

[MegaFan]

Don't know if AR10 handle is different or not...

Yes, AR10 charging handle, like most other parts, is substantially beefier. Having said that, I am a man that likes to assist others in need (you probably know where this is going...) Instead of you throwing it in your "junk bin", I will gladly meet you between Newnan and Carrollton just to relieve you of the need to dispose of it. Please let me know!! I will even offer you up to $10 for diesel fuel to make it worth your troubles!

 

[nicaburns]

I actually had an overly tight BCM handle on an Aero m4e1 upper recently. Seems like even BCM can make em out of tolerance... (because the finish is gonna get worn anyway I just hit it with some emory cloth on the corners)

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

Yes, AR10 charging handle, like most other parts, is substantially beefier. Having said that, I am a man that likes to assist others in need (you probably know where this is going...) Instead of you throwing it in your "junk bin", I will gladly meet you between Newnan and Carrollton just to relieve you of the need to dispose of it. Please let me know!! I will even offer you up to $10 for diesel fuel to make it worth your troubles!

I appreciate the offer, but it takes $11.27 just to turn that beast over. Mileage drops as the RPMs climb.

 

[lftd&pwrstrok'n]

I actually had an overly tight BCM handle on an Aero m4e1 upper recently. Seems like even BCM can make em out of tolerance... (because the finish is gonna get worn anyway I just hit it with some emory cloth on the corners)

I may do the same thing, but no real need. Since you made me see the light, I have stocked up on CHs. I have at least 5 that I have no immediate need. I know I have 2 BCMs still in the package and several loose in the junk box.

 

[whiskerz]

Had a similar thing happen with a fancy bolt in an upper. Bolt drug a lot. new upper was fine.