Gas Buster Charging Handle DIY

Gas Buster Charging Handle DIY - No Gas in Face!

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Do you get tired of gas in your face when shooting suppressed? It's ok to admit it happens but we have a solution that 4 out of 5 suppressed shooters approve! (The fifth shooter is being too macho to admit they aren't crying)
In this video we show you how to make your own DIY Gas busting Charging Handle on the cheap and super simple. This little mod makes shooting a suppressed AR so much more enjoyable. No Gas in Face. Enjoy and thanks for watching! Post a photo of your modified charging handle below and we will pick our favorite by the end of the year for a surprise.
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@gphjr1444 2 жыл бұрын

Did this for my 300BO pistol last year and I ashamed I didn't remember till now to say thank you for this video tutorial. Followed your instructions to the letter and saved money not having to buy a "gas buster" charging handle for $100+

@N7mudkip 2 ай бұрын

Some of the gas busters don’t work enough to justify using them over a stock CH 😢

@Hannah-451 7 жыл бұрын

Spot on. Did this three days ago, got to range today. WOW.

@larz456 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I used the exact same product. However, I used Vaseline on the upper. Works perfect, and it doesn't penetrate the silicon like a gun lube would. The shoe polish is an interesting idea, but I'll keep using Vaseline because it worked perfectly and is very simple.

@christophermichaelson9050 7 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few videos on this, but yours is definitely the most OCD and has the highest attention to detail. Great work!

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

+Christopher Michaelson thanks, I've been called worse ha ha

@javadog6288 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah , look at that shop.... perfect order without a speck of dust, dirt, grease or grime anywhere. I wish my house looked like that.

@yonpollu2730 5 жыл бұрын

Its the only way to work, please influence my coworkers... sheesh it’s like a pig pen

@jitsumania00 4 жыл бұрын

By far yours is the most comprehensive video on this modification. I will be doing this to my charging handle. Another good mod to compliment this is the forward assist delete and replacement with a forward assist gas port which has helped tremendously on my 9mm Suppressed carbine. Keep up the great work with the attention to detail.

@RickSaffery 6 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic tip! I really enjoyed watching your superb step-by-step DIY demonstration.

@KevinWood44 28 күн бұрын

There are good videos and rushed videos....this was incredible!!

@MrCaboose83 7 жыл бұрын

That is such a crafty idea

@krazykorean42069 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for making this!

@Mihogan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you for putting this together

@Fadaar 2 жыл бұрын

similar to what we do on aircraft for form in place gaskets that you want to be re-usable, or gap seals in areas with flex so the sealant doesnt get pulled apart

@StacyDaFunkBoogie 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@Valorius 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial

@BRK5813 7 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! Thanks for the info. And, subscribed!

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

+BRK5813 thank you!

@chadpatrick7307 7 жыл бұрын

awesome tip thanks

@cjlorenz6766 Жыл бұрын

I will be doing this to my AR15 tonight and my AR10 once it’s in my hands. Thanks for the video!

@tldnr 4 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you. Saved me $90.

@1GUNSQUIRREL 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy learning tweaks like this and you seem like a decent young man..subscribed RA

@GunsandTactics 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard

@Italiandanish 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video superb step by step demonstrations

@GunsandTactics 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shaneclark5596 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks a lot for making this. Awesome silencer. I just ordered my first silencer. I went with the Omega just cause i felt it might be a little quieter but I love the key lock on the dead air silencers. Most choice.

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

+Shane Clark omega is a nice can. Thanks for watching -Dave

@terryandteresa 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, thank you

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@deserttrees8910 5 жыл бұрын

Good thing you had the gloves for that.

@gunsandgaragegear601 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@bradslone8511 4 жыл бұрын

I will be telling a friend of mine how to do this. It's a good idea.

@Cristopher1976 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@drake0145 7 жыл бұрын

Nice inexpensive mod. Keep up the good work.

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@caseylunsford3297 2 жыл бұрын

I know what I'm doing this weekend!!

@bigvisk1125 7 жыл бұрын

awesome. will be doing this soon

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

I think you'll notice the results

@louiscyfer6944 6 жыл бұрын

GUNS & TACTICS does this still help on a piston operated ar?

@chrisbeehler5449 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you. I bought a Silencer Co. Suppressor handle. It broke on thr first range day :(

@KnifeCursed 7 жыл бұрын

Did this about a year ago on my 11.5 with suppressor. It helped quite a bit.

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@hi-lytediamonhalter6378 6 жыл бұрын

I just asked this question thanks

@_Epictetus_ 4 жыл бұрын

Will definitely be doing this if I dont get a side charging upper.

@Fugettaboutit 4 жыл бұрын

Will Vaseline work as a 'release agent', or does it have to her shoe polish? Thanks.

@homefront3162 6 жыл бұрын

Its a good idea...

@jarvismorrison9328 7 жыл бұрын

Very good demo and video, thanks...

@thatguy5358 2 жыл бұрын

so, how does this compare to a pri charging handle or whatever, in terms of mitigated blowback? and, how long did the solution last? (meaning, did you have to put silicone on again after 1000 rounds or something?)

@sergioarmas6689 4 жыл бұрын

What about using Vaseline for releasing agent?

@Blueknight1960 7 жыл бұрын

Not that it's a big deal but, how often do you have to redo it?

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

+blueknight haven't had to at all

@MrPaolodacanay 5 жыл бұрын

Hi can I use Clear Silicone Adhesive Sealant for windows/aquariums instead of what you used?

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure

@michaelstalenberg2407 4 ай бұрын

I need help, have a Aero precision m4a1 whit a tec ar-40 supressor on. I first add an radian SD handard, then a H3 Buffer, then a adjustebel gasblock and still, so match gasblock. Now i hate my new gun. Shot whit 55gr fmj gecco. Have weyle 1:8 twist Beral and triggertech trigger. What can i do now? Gasblock is schmeidsser cost 150$

@j-maddog6296 7 жыл бұрын

great info video. can the charging handle still be use on a 16" without a suppressor ?

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

+J-maddog sure can but not needed as much

@j-maddog6296 7 жыл бұрын

Ok good to know. Thanks for the quick response.

@Matt-ro7cb 4 жыл бұрын

Does this work for non suppressed guns? I’m a lefty and trying to find things to do to reduce gas blow back. I’ve already replaced my buffer with an h1.

@GunsandTactics 4 жыл бұрын

It helps

@trekeo 7 жыл бұрын

First off, better diy work than most I've seen. Second, I have an ar15 I recently installed some goofy sharp spiked muzzle break on. additionally, I equipped it with a red dot, which sits a tad higher than the iron sights. the short of it, I'm noticing considerable amounts of gases and oils I'm my face when shooting. I'm a lefty, but from what I can tell it has nothing to do with the ejection port or forward assist, seems centered and possibly from the charging handle area. so it's NOT suppressed. and I feel the muzzle break isn't very restricted. Are there other reasons, possibly performance issues that could cause this? Or is it just as simple as a slightly elevated sight alignment and/or a non a2 birdcage flash hider? Any help is appreciated by author of the video and this particular group of commenters. thanks

@GunsandTactics 7 жыл бұрын

Try shooting it right handed and see if you still feel the gases, if not its likely the ejection port. Most guns on the market are over gassed anyway. If it is you can look at an adjustable gas block or new barrel. -Dave

@toddk1377 5 жыл бұрын

I had that too, but only when I mounted a muzzle break on my AR. The birdcage didnt do that. It also doesn't help if the rifle is over gased.

@seanehook 6 жыл бұрын

What buffer/spring are you running on the 11.5"? Any issues running all ammo?

@GunsandTactics 6 жыл бұрын

Answered in our latest qa video

@james3414 2 жыл бұрын

some say he is still using q-tips to this day

@lexlane9353 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is great. How long does this mod last?

@GunsandTactics 2 жыл бұрын

Years in most cases, Ive had to re do a couple of my high shooter suppressed guns but its not bad

@andy71307 5 жыл бұрын

Why don't you just make a charging handle with a silicone buffer system built in? Maybe add the capability to change out the silicone mold.

@texasjoe71 5 жыл бұрын

Cuz that will push the price of a charging handle to over $100

@spacecaesar7619 7 ай бұрын

Silencer CO did, silicon grommets they use have a tendency to come out rather quickly.

@hi-lytediamonhalter6378 6 жыл бұрын

Should make it quite how did it work

@GunsandTactics 6 жыл бұрын

Works great

@trojansky2348 5 жыл бұрын

What replacements for shoe polish will work?

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much any wax would work.

@cademarti1365 4 жыл бұрын

Spray on cooking oil

@illestdomer2005 9 ай бұрын

This is pure money, especially when the supposed gas busting CHs don’t really work that well either.

@JB.1371 5 жыл бұрын

And use an Adjustable gas block

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

You certainly could, most are not easily adjustable in the field though. Seekins has a new one out that is pretty awesome though with a lever, more on that soon

@ForceANDLight 3 жыл бұрын

Why have backup sights if you can’t use em. Lol scope mount location preventing full up right position. Most of the gasses come out the bottom not the top

@GunsandTactics 3 жыл бұрын

In this case the back up sights are like a spare tire. Yes you can use them but have to take the QD optic off which takes about 15 seconds. Pros cons. Thankfully the LPVO rarely has issues and now since this video was made offset red dot sights have replaced back up sights.

@nathanstephenson7917 4 жыл бұрын

'Need high heat silicone" Huh...all silicone has a melting temp of 500 degree farenheit. There is almost zero difference between the basic RTV and the tube that costs three times as much with the "high heat" sticker on it, FYI.

@closeaus88 5 жыл бұрын

What ar stock is that?

@Stephen-br6il 5 жыл бұрын

Magpul MOE SL stock Not this model. But the next one up in price is the SL-S. It has two spare compartments for batteries.

@bertall1ca 19 күн бұрын

I'm looking up these videos then I realised I could just avoid all of this if I put on eye pro.

@GunsandTactics 19 күн бұрын

Even with eye pro high gas suppressors suck

@bertall1ca 19 күн бұрын

@@GunsandTactics you’re right & I’m sure breathing that gas is not good for anyone

@jamonrye 4 жыл бұрын

Why I shoot gas piston systems

@GunsandTactics 4 жыл бұрын

Yes one of the few pros of piston guns is shooting suppressed

@kevinpavlich4136 6 ай бұрын

MCX piston way too gassy.

@YedolfWesler 2 жыл бұрын

Feel, smell, taste.

@douglasreagan4979 10 ай бұрын

That trick has been in the competition service rifle community for decades.

@craigberube9890 3 жыл бұрын

Has someone came out this fix yet on their charging handle yet ?

@GunsandTactics 3 жыл бұрын

There are some that have added material but this mod gets the tightest seal.

@totenfurwotan4478 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good but I’ll be honest, you had about 6 more steps then needed

@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190 5 жыл бұрын

*GREAT JOB, BUT THAT'S ANOTHER REASON WE PREFER A PISTON DRIVEN SYSTEM...MUCH CLEANER RIFLE AND NO BLOWBACKS.*

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

That’s about the only advantage to piston guns is shooting suppressed.

@kevinpavlich4136 6 ай бұрын

@@GunsandTacticsDespite being 4 years too late to this conversation, my suppressed MCX is the gassiest firearm I've ever shot. I'm definitely going to try this tip!

@jjsemperfi 5 жыл бұрын

Are adjustable gas blocks not a thing anymore or something?

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

They are but not always practical in the field

@jjsemperfi 5 жыл бұрын

GUNS & TACTICS How so?

@G5Hohn 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, the accent of a fellow cheesehead. Sounds like home.

@GunsandTactics 4 жыл бұрын

Ah no...Minnesotan you betcha

@G5Hohn 4 жыл бұрын

@@GunsandTactics Well, near the border they blend, lol..

@sassythesazquatch6879 4 жыл бұрын

easy fix: shoot piston driven

@kevinpavlich4136 6 ай бұрын

Not true. Suppressed MCX is very gassy.

@jojoqin7445 6 жыл бұрын

maybe need a ging handle? www.ohhunt.com/ohhunt-tactical-ar-15-cocking-charging-handle-ambidextrous-shooters-charge-bolt-assembly-aluminum-matte-four-styles-can-choose_p1660.html

@cheribibi112 6 жыл бұрын

Ir s not" learning firearms" ?

@GunsandTactics 6 жыл бұрын

I joined the Guns & Tactics Team in 2016 and have been publishing here. I had an announcement about it on the Learning Firearms Channel -Dave

@cheribibi112 6 жыл бұрын

GUNS & TACTICS oh didn t see that. Ok so i subscribed !

@HiVoltish 6 жыл бұрын

OR just buy a piston gun

@GunsandTactics 6 жыл бұрын

+Hivolt Arc one of the few pros for a piston gun is shooting suppressed.

@kfire99 7 жыл бұрын

Piston system is better answer

@mikesalmon9945 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry but your intro with pics bouncing around is really annnoying

@GunsandTactics 4 жыл бұрын

We will refund your viewing fees immediately. :-). It’s an old video we’ve changed the bumpers since then.

@apelicaninthedesertbutnotl9161 5 жыл бұрын

if the blowback is so bad just take the suppressor off, the glass of water you snook up on will not know the difference. also, is something needs to get shot a little gas in the face will not stop you. next question, why do you need a suppressor that is still too loud to shoot with out protection,. protection is needed at about 89 db. (industry std. for machining. )

@GunsandTactics 5 жыл бұрын

While I don’t care for your tone I’ll still reply. Most all of us on the GT team are active LE or former mil and have and do sneak up on a lot more than a glass of water. Having a suppressor on reduces the noise and blast which is still beneficial when used indoors or in close proximity to others. Often times in the real world we don’t have ear pro, it’s grabs rifle and go. Best regards