Slug-O 6 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 OK call me crazy but I want my charging handle moved from the right side of my S17 to the left side of my gun. I want to keep my trigger hand on the grip and reload and charge the gun with my left hand. Here are my photos... OK first photo shows where I want the handle cut off smooth on the bolt in red... Next shots where I want the handle moved to on the other side of the bolt in red... Here is a photo of the bolt in my Tromix S17 go give you an idea of where the charging handle will be.... Last of all is a photo of the gun with the top cover and colored in blue the part of the top cover that needs to be removed... Yes I do know this is a Lighting conversion...no I dont know who here on the board can do this . Any help would be great. Thanks, Slug-O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm pretty sure you don't need to remove quite that much from the dust cover. There are a few buisness members that offer welding services... Wern't you just at ones house? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Still haven't got the welder setup yet, and he didn't get this idea til afterwards....lol. Got a nice new tig rig here, just need to get some 220 wired up down there. That probably is about right for what needs removed from the dustcover. If you notice in the pic, it's not snapped down all the way. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 that explains that, I was really confused there... that still leaves CGW, and Tac-47 at least. Really though, any compotent welder should be able to do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) I could do this for you as well. I could also polish the whole thing too if you want that done. Edited January 16, 2010 by Klassy Kalashnikov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I thought the Galil style charging handle was designed so you could keep your hand on the pistol grip . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slug-O 6 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I thought the Galil style charging handle was designed so you could keep your hand on the pistol grip . . I just got in from work..... I dont like reaching over the gun to charge the handle. Its more natural to me for it being on the left side of the gun.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles 23 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 If you tilt your gun to the side the ch is easy to get at with the left hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Etek 32 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 http://dublinaksystems.com/home.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slug-O 6 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 If you tilt your gun to the side the ch is easy to get at with the left hand. My trijicon sight is so close to the charging handle that it gets in the way... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sapper1371usmc 107 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Check with GUNFIXR. I am pretty sure that he performed this modification to one of his guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John_pro2a 3 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Check with GUNFIXR. I am pretty sure that he performed this modification to one of his guns. +1 it's the sweetest one I've seen but it had a few little quirks. I haven't heard if he's worked them out yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 http://dublinaksystems.com/home.html no thanks, I don't like that one.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 . Got a nice new tig rig here, just need to get some 220 wired up down there. Glad to see you're gonna get sparky! Cobra's Customs will be looking pretty sweet with full fabrication abilities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I am not a fan of left side charging handles, but if one could be made that was non reciprocating, I could see where it would be useful. Keep the factory one for bolt control, jam clearance - but add the ability charge a round with the mag change hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbles 23 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 If you tilt your gun to the side the ch is easy to get at with the left hand. My trijicon sight is so close to the charging handle that it gets in the way... I would move it. I think the (L) shaped ch on the left side would be weird and hard to grab, if you must I would go for a straight one. I have been thinking about adding the (L) shaped ch on mine, but I really have no issues using my left hand on the thing with the standard one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonblack 9 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Check this link out. TIP: let the page fully load and it will index you to the correct post. Left hand charging handle jonblack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Check this link out. TIP: let the page fully load and it will index you to the correct post. Left hand charging handle jonblack Actually, it won't. Your link is busted Here's the good one: http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?showtopic=13312&st=210&p=302930entry302930 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will486 7 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 If you dont want to do it yourself/want a reliable, professional company to "handle" it: CGW offers left side bolt carrier handle conversions, if youre looking for a reputable service provider. I spoke to Tom there and he told me he uses Remington 1100 handles which he welds to the left side of the carrier. He also cuts the top cover for clearance. The gap between the receiver and top cover, if you are worried about dirt/dust fouling the FCG, is considerably smaller than the gap created by the R&R Racing left side handle conversion. However, the R&R handle is not welded to the carrier, it is drilled, tapped and screwed in, which significantly reduces the likelihood of any excess metal from the weld obstructing the carrier's movement. I would only worry about excess if an inexperienced welder was doing the work, and Im sure Tom at CGW could weld your Galil handle, not an 1100's to the carrier if you wished. I believe he told me the price was somewhere around $200, but email/call and ask because memory may not serve me correctly. Also, as you stated, another great provider of left side handles is Colorado Shooting Sports, although their Lightning Bolts are also like $250 or something, and it doesnt sound like you want to shell out that much. Comparatively, I think the R&Rs are $125. And sure, PM Gunfixr, I know he did/is working on an FAL-style left side charging handle conversion to an S12. Good luck man. Its a good looking gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diamondback 56 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I am not a fan of left side charging handles, but if one could be made that was non reciprocating, I could see where it would be useful. Keep the factory one for bolt control, jam clearance - but add the ability charge a round with the mag change hand. Upgrade yourself to Southpaw--problem solved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3ac6ucb 24 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 http://dublinaksystems.com/home.html Looks like a great way to break your thumb. "Ratchet" my ass....that handle comes flying backwards at warp speed with every shot fired. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0YjB0xMXTg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) Looks like a great way to break your thumb. "Ratchet" my ass....that handle comes flying backwards at warp speed with every shot fired. That's what I was thinking too. Having your lead hand get whacked by that would really suck. Granted, I'm a lefty....so I don't need such things. What I lack in AK safety manipulation, I make up for with ease of reaching the charging handle. Depending on your weapon transition though, the charging handle might jab you in the back or side if it's out the the wrong side of the weapon. Corbin Edited January 18, 2010 by Corbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
long_action 0 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 http://dublinaksystems.com/home.html Looks like a great way to break your thumb. "Ratchet" my ass....that handle comes flying backwards at warp speed with every shot fired. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0YjB0xMXTg plus, forget using any kind of cool hand-guard/rail system... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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