Anyone using a Badger Ordnance tactical latch?

[theamazingxan]

Hey all, new gal to this forum.  I have a Colt/Walther M4 Ops and was wondering if the Badger Ordnance tactical latch will fit on the stock charging handle?  I asked a tech at Brownell's, and he said no, but I just wanted to see if anyone has actually tried it and if it required any extra machining, or is this mod totally out of the question?  Thanks!

[techmike]

Hi and welcome to Tac.22! I can't speak to that specific latch, but most AR parts won't quite fit on the Colt .22. That being said, I put a generic extended/tactical latch on mine a few years ago, it required a little fitting but was well worth the effort as I run my Colt .22 with a scope and the extended latch is a must. You can see it HERE.

[theamazingxan]

thank you mike.  can you send me the actual part name/number... the link sends me to a few hundred pages of parts... thanks much!

[techmike]

Yeah, I guess Midway changed their catalog pages since then. Looking at the Badger Ordnance latch, it appears to be the same or very close to the one I used. A little file work, enlarge the hole, and some touch up bluing and you should be good. Let us know how that works out for you, pictures are always welcome.

[theamazingxan]

thanks mike!  i'll let you know!

[theamazingxan]

hey mike, i finally got it installed!  dremel is a lifesaver.  pix below:

 

[techmike]

NICE! Excellent job, very sweet looking rifle.