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SHOP NOWThis video compares several gas defeating charging handles to see which best reduces gas blowback to the shooter’s face. The hosts share their top three picks and brief performance impressions from testing.
The hosts wrap up a gas defeating charging handle experiment and begin discussing their results. They reference several charging handles laid out on the table and note that there are many more options on the market than the ones tested. The conversation shifts from casual banter into a focused recap of what was learned during the shooting session. The goal is to identify which charging handles best mitigated gas blowback during firing, especially when running setups that tend to push more gas toward the shooter’s face. With the test complete, they move into ranking their top three performers based on observed performance.
Background noise and birds are mentioned as the hosts talk about the amount of gas in the shooting area and how much gas can reach a shooter’s face. They emphasize that gas blowback is a noticeable issue, particularly around the eyes and nose, and that a good gas defeating charging handle can make a clear difference in comfort. The discussion frames the rankings around how effectively each charging handle redirected or reduced gas, rather than focusing on appearance or brand alone. This sets up the reasoning behind the final top three selections from the test.
The Aero charging handle is selected as the third-place choice among the gas defeating models tested. The host notes that, out of all the options on the table, the Aero earns a spot in the top three based on its overall performance. While not described in extensive detail, it is recognized as a solid performer in reducing gas blowback compared to standard charging handles. The ranking suggests that the Aero provided noticeable improvement in managing gas to the shooter’s face, but did not outperform the top two choices in the final evaluation.
The Griffin Armament SNACH charging handle is chosen as the second-place pick. It is highlighted for how effectively it pulls or redirects gas away from the shooter’s eyes and face. The host remarks that this charging handle “snatches” the gas away, underscoring its performance in mitigating blowback. Griffin Armament receives a direct acknowledgment for producing a design that clearly stood out during the test. The SNACH is described as the charging handle that really delivered noticeable relief from gas, earning its position just behind the top choice.
The number one spot goes to a Geissele charging handle used in combination with a SilencerCo setup. This pairing is identified as the best-performing configuration in terms of reducing gas to the shooter’s face. While specific model names are not detailed in the conversation, the host clearly states that this Geissele and SilencerCo combination outperformed the others on the table. The result suggests strong synergy between the charging handle design and the suppressor system, providing the most comfortable shooting experience with the least intrusive gas blowback among the tested options.
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