This is from the retaining spring-clip on the charging handle. I'm thinking it should be normal, but I want to make sure.
This AR still has very little use. I am keeping the area well-oiled.

Normal as it gets.
Thanks, guys.
Originally Posted By pwr2al4:
are you a lefty by any chance?
I'm a southpaw and I notice that, that spot in particular often suffers slightly more wear than other people due to the nature of the charging handle design. I have an ambi setup on some of my rigs and not on others.
either way no biggie at all.
No, righty. Interesting observation, though.
I wasn't aware of an ambi setup. I'll have to see what that looks like, out of curiosity.
If it bothers you Birchwood Casey's "alumablack" will bring it back to black. :)
Originally Posted By AH74:
Originally Posted By pwr2al4:
are you a lefty by any chance?
I'm a southpaw and I notice that, that spot in particular often suffers slightly more wear than other people due to the nature of the charging handle design. I have an ambi setup on some of my rigs and not on others.
either way no biggie at all.
No, righty. Interesting observation, though.
I wasn't aware of an ambi setup. I'll have to see what that looks like, out of curiosity.
its from the latch on the CH when it slides over that
Exactly what mine looks like.
That looks new compared to mine.
Guess I need to break out the sharpie pen for a 'refinish'.