Compensators

Don Parsley · November 9, 2000, 01:51 PM

I'm going to get a new glock and was wondering if the compensated really did cut down on muzzle flip and felt recoil? Anyone experienced with these or an aftermarket comp. system?

James K · November 9, 2000, 02:41 PM

All comps work by using part of the gas to reduce recoil. The ones on pistols use ports to direct part of the gas upward like a rocket engine. This pushes the barrel down and counteracts part of the recoil. Sounds fine, but the drawbacks (aren't there always?) is that gas coming from the top of the gun is directed more toward the shooter than gas excaping from the front of the barrel, and is a lot noisier. There is also a flash from the ports which will probably not bother the shooter in daylight but can be a problem in low light conditions.

Jim

November 9, 2000, 01:51 PM	#1
Don Parsley Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 17	I'm going to get a new glock and was wondering if the compensated really did cut down on muzzle flip and felt recoil? Anyone experienced with these or an aftermarket comp. system?

November 9, 2000, 02:41 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	All comps work by using part of the gas to reduce recoil. The ones on pistols use ports to direct part of the gas upward like a rocket engine. This pushes the barrel down and counteracts part of the recoil. Sounds fine, but the drawbacks (aren't there always?) is that gas coming from the top of the gun is directed more toward the shooter than gas excaping from the front of the barrel, and is a lot noisier. There is also a flash from the ports which will probably not bother the shooter in daylight but can be a problem in low light conditions. Jim