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#1 ·
I am sure I spelled the title wrong, I am sorry if I did. Anyway. What is the deal with the componsated guns? What effect does it have when shooting? Just benefits in general, really.
 
#2 · (Edited)
The theory behind comped guns is to have less muzzle flip. But, they work best in a high pressure round.

In the 1990s, I had a compensated 1911 - kewl gun actually. But, a comp doesn't really do much for a 45. When I shot it alongside a regular 1911 I had at the time, I really could not tell much difference. Neg side of the gun is that it is much louder - that comped 1911 I had was typically the loudest gun on the range, unless someone was shooting a 44. A comped gun is not a gun U would want to use in self defense, especially indoors. Permanent hearing damage for sure.

Also, in close quarter combat or a situation where the gun is close to your body, you could possibly get debris from the comp hitting U or your eyes.

I've had 2 comped guns in the past. They have a certain coolness factor. And, on a range gun, they are fine. As a defense gun, I can't recommend it.
 
#3 ·
+1 with ship,range yes,CCW or defense no,also the flame following the bullet out the barrel has to go somewhere,and its usually UP out the comp. so 1.It blinds YOU and 2 It COULD start YOU on fire if shooting from retention or a close to the body firing position.
 
#4 ·
+1 I shoot a Smith & Wesson 686-6 with a 6" ported barrel in my distinguished pistol leg matches. Wouldn't carry it though, the comp helps with the rapid fire string of fire. 5 rnds in 10 seconds @ 25 yds one handed, single action. it gives me time to cock the hammer between shots.
 
#10 ·
I've only used a compensator on an rifles before so I can't really comment. Compensators on a rifle are great. I'd like to try it on a pistol so I could observe them myself. Could they make a compensator on that pistol that would have a wider but lower flash signature?

What's the difference between porting and compensating? I take it there isn't much difference.
 
#12 ·
I have a 21c and never saw flames like that coming out the barrel. I think they used a dragon breath round just for show. I do have some flames coming out the top but nothing like that.
Have you fired it in the dark??
 
#14 ·
I always imagined that's what happens to people with nose rings when they catch a cold and sneeze.

WM
I can promise you that doesn't happen. LOL! Been there... tried that. I did, however, get a little water to spray out when I had my nose ring, but it took some effort.
 
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