RPK style carry handle for an AR-15?

[Maverick44]

I have an idea for a heavy "machine gun" style AR-15 build, and I was wanting to see if adding a carry handle similar to those you see on RPKs was feasible. I tried searching for one, but I didn't get the results I wanted for obvious reasons... One that attaches to a rail would be ideal. If not, I'll have to do without.

 

[gll]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/111775406887

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[Maverick44]

That'll work. Thanks.

 

[gll]

That'll work. Thanks.

You're welcome!

Appears as if that carry handle may even be manufactured by the seller. Price doesn't seem too bad, especially as it is the only picatinny carry handle I could find anywhere.

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[Maverick44]

I ended up finding one on Amazon too, but they seem to be about the same. If it's relatively sturdy and looks nice, I'll be happy.

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[Mikewood]

Confirm your balance point. On a lot of ARs that's at the delta rind and the grip will be too far forward if mounted on the forearm.


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[gll]

Search terms are everything... and, I still can't find one on Amazon.

What terms did you use?

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[HKShooter65]

Search term RPK is the limiting factor

Search:
M60 Carry handle picatinny

You'll get lots of leads with the M60 search.

BTW it's a very few dollars very well spent.
I have 3.

 

[gll]

Using "folding carry handle picatinny" I found one on eBay for $9.99 free shipping, US shipper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391443845213

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[benenglish]

...I found one on eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391443845213

That's laugh-out-loud funny. The listing says "QD Folding Carry Handle" but the picture is clearly of a handle that requires a tool to remove.

 

[gll]

Lol! Yeah... I didn't even notice that! Quicker than having to saw it off, I guess...

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[Maverick44]

Confirm your balance point. On a lot of ARs that's at the delta rind and the grip will be too far forward if mounted on the forearm.


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It's going to have a 20" heavy barrel and a bipod, so that should help to shift the balance point forward a bit.

Search terms are everything... and, I still can't find one on Amazon.

What terms did you use?

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I typed in "folding carry handle", and it popped up. It was Cheaper Than Dirt though, not Amazon (not sure how I got those two mixed up )

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/ar-15-foldable-carry-handle-tuffzone-639767216395.do

Also found this one.

http://www.trinitysupply.com/Rifle-Carrying-Handle-p/tr1639.htm

 

[gll]

I typed in "folding carry handle", and it popped up. It was Cheaper Than Dirt though, not Amazon (not sure how I got those two mixed up )

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/ar-15-foldable-carry-handle-tuffzone-639767216395.do

Might be why I couldn't find one on Amazon

Also found this one.

http://www.trinitysupply.com/Rifle-Carrying-Handle-p/tr1639.htm

That is the same supplier as the first one I linked on eBay. I think they may be the manufacturer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111775406887



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[Dawico]

I bought a few off a Chinese crap table at a gun show a few years back. I don't recall there being any manufacturer marked on them.

I will look shortly.

 

[HKShooter65]

That's laugh-out-loud funny. The listing says "QD Folding Carry Handle" but the picture is clearly of a handle that requires a tool to remove.

Just finger tighten it.
That makes it QD I'll suppose.

For $10 they are quite functional.
I "improve" everything.
The rod that goes through the picatinni part was quite floppy.
I took out the allen set screw. Whacked the pivot rod on my anvil to make it a bit oval and lock tighted the set screw. No more flop.

Buy it.
Let us know.
Balance, predictably, is way-variable