Using anti cross-loading carabiners besides belaying

Got a bunch of Edelrid carabiners from the Alpenglow deal but instead of 2 regular HMS screw-gates, got sent two that are anti cross-loading as well.  Already have one for this purpose but don't feel like going through the hassle of returns.  Will probably try and do some gear swaps with climbing partners.  But while I'm thinking about it -  does any consideration need to be made about using them regularly besides for belaying? Obviously there's the extra step of lifting the inside hook, and the extra bit of weight.  Seems like they couldn't be used easily on bolt anchors on the small side, but anything else?

I would probably use them for top rope anchors. Not sure a static line would fit under the inside hook but a sling or cordelette should.

If you like the carabiners but don’t like the latch, just pry the wire gate out with a flat blade screwdriver. 

Malcolm Daly wrote: If you like the carabiners but don’t like the latch, just pry the wire gate out with a flat blade screwdriver. 

Pretty much what I did! 

like em for anytime I'm not by the biner to prevent cross loading (haul bag, top rope, etc) 

I use them for my solo TR set up. Looking down at a crossloaded cluster fuck when you're about to fall on a Ropeman is not a good feeling.
 
I actually need a second one. Shoot me a PM if you want to sell or trade (for a regular screwgate)