I used a Gibbz side charger
I built kind of an oddball on a special lower. I put an adjustable gas block on a 16" .300 black out barrel with the intent of making it a straight pull bolt action for the least noise when suppressed. Then, if I want semi auto, I just have to open the gas block up the proper number of turns. I haven't shot it enough to get that dialed in, but it is pretty quiet when shut off!
I wanted a left sided charging handle so I could keep my firing hand in place and reach up and reload. I do like the feel if it and could see using one for a more standard build. It is a non reciprocating handle, so you completely lose any forward assist action, which isn't a concern to me anyways.
I'd say if you like the FAL system go with a right hand like Gunners X-Products or my Gibbz:
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/receivers/upper-receivers/ar-15-m16...
If you like the AK or Garland/M-14 style then go with the Stoner:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/872317/ar-stoner-side-charging-upper-receiver-assembl...
Complete thread:
- Stoner side charging AR upper receiver-any experience -
Cherokee,
2017-01-20, 18:59
- I know Gunner and Doug have a couple - mcassill, 2017-01-20, 22:59
- Yes and No.... -
Gunner,
2017-01-21, 00:39
- Thoughts.... -
Gunner,
2017-01-21, 10:12
- Thoughts.... - Cherokee, 2017-01-21, 18:01
- Thoughts.... -
Gunner,
2017-01-21, 10:12
- I used a Gibbz side charger - Slow Hand, 2017-01-21, 06:28