Gasbuster handles - do they work?

[dullh]

My Saker 556 puts a butt-load of gas back in my face...would a gas-buster charging handle be worth it or are they a gimmick?

[RJT]

They help, especially when used with an adjustable gas block.

[ThaDoubleJ]

Armageddon Tactical in Colorado makes an ambi CH that's a totally new design, and it directs all the gas forward, down the rail. I've got one on my 300blk, but it doesn't really make much gas, so not sure how effective it'd be on a gassy 5.56. There's also the AR gas vent, replaces your FA and vents upper receiver pressure down. The PRI gasbuster will have the same issue that all CHs have with an oversized latch, it'll wear out eventually from the strain at the roll pin.

[RPM509]

Yes they help, a lot.
If you are getting a LOT of gas, try the gas buster in combination with
the silicone trick and/or an adjustable gas block.

I've heard good things about the gas bleeding forward assist but have never used or needed one.

[chrismartin]

I just use RTV silicone sealant at the rear of all my charging handles. Much cheaper than the GB and you can use whatever CH you like.

[continuity]

The gas buster charging handle(s) work for me. The RTV trick adds suspenders to the belt, but not my thing. Never gonna get rid of the general dispersion of blow back from the added BP of using a suppressor. No matter what you use, it's gonna be there. Noticible especially if you're sensitive to it.

[eastern_hunter]

Have been happy with the BCM charging handle on a BCM 11.5" 5.56 running a 5.56 Saker. The Saker makes less back pressure than the KAC QDSS-NT4!