Have you tried a compensator? Did you like it? or not? Do you feel like the flash would be a problem? How much does it keep you recoil flat? How much does it affect your velocity? They have become very popular these days, especialy for competition shooters. Do you think a compensator is the way to go?
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I shot a good number of years in pistol competition. Mine was a 1911, we had to meet major power factor: 180,000 ( bullet wt. x velocity). We all shot .45 autos, until the 38 super it was the only caliber that made major. Bob Perkins put a Wilson barrel with a compensator designed for a 200gr. Semi wad cutter pushing about 950 ft/sec or power factor of 190,000. The compensator brought times down considerably. The key was designing the compensator for the bullet and load. With all the other mods to the gun, the compensator put it over the top. It took me from the advanced class to the top of the master class. It shot more like a light 9mm instead of a .45. I can say not one in the guys in the master class was shooting a non compensated gun. Muzzle rise and recoil were virtually non existent. If you’re looking for speed a compensator is very helpful. I will say from only my experience that a compensator is not a one size fits all. If I changed my bullet or bullet velocity the compensator’s effectiveness went down. Now that was some 40 yrs ago, so I cannot speak to what’s available today.
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I had the Shadow Systems CR920P. The comp definitely worked on it, kept it flat for the follow-up shots.
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I like them. Have micro comps on 2 of my regular carry guns. They do work, sometimes better than I thought they would.
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I have one on a couple of mine, including my edc.. i like them.
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My Hellcat RDP came with a compensator. Love it!
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Greetings and welcome, David!
I’m old school guy … and self defense shooter.
Even compensator helps… I still prefer good grip techniques over firearm additions.
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I find the comps assist with rapid fire, but, yes, they are not a replacement for good fundamentals.
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That’s fair.
That said I have become familiar enough with my comps that I have no concerns about a face full of hot debris. I’m still far more likely to get hot debris in my face from the ejection port than I am from my comp. I also wear glasses so I’m theoretically only ever without eye pro when sleeping.
At this point I’m so used to them from practice and competition that I feel weird not having it.
But I still love all my guns that don’t have them and I have no issues shooting those.
Do agree that they’re completely unnecessary on a carry gun, even though that doesn’t stop me.
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I carry a .45 ACP Springfield full size with a compensator. It is not my EDC. My EDC is a Kimber Ultra Carry 2, and it is snappy, but I love it. I feel the difference when shooting with the compensator and I really like it. I cannot put a compensator on my Kimber, nor do I want to. It is compact and I chose it for that reason.
We need more gun related subjects on the community so I thought that this would bring up some good discussions on the matter.
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Just curious, and because I respect your deep knowledge, does that include revolvers and their cylinder gap?
I’ve never considered a compensated or ported gun for SD/EDC for that reason, but have never worried about a revolver cylinder gap (other than, obviously, keeping fingers behind the cylinder front).
I got in the habit early on of using that same grip on all revolvers, I never lay my left thumb along the frame under the cylinder.
I’ve never shot a worn out or low grade revolver (I avoid all guns like that 
) but it sounds like your friend’s gun was well past its useful life!
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I don’t have a compensator on my carry gun, a Beretta 92A. I call her Millie. I have this thing about keeping Millie all Beretta, and Beretta does offer and extended, threaded barrel and a compensator. Both parts are around $400. Then there is the holster I carry Millie in, an Alien Gear Cloak OWB. The end of the shell as they call it curves over the end of barrel. I would have to modify the shell, voiding the warranty. I think if I did have the cash burning a hole in my pocket and did decide to put one on, I would do it simply for the visual appeal, like what I did on my PCC.
Being a 9mm with a 16-inch barrel, it does not need a compensator. By the time the bullet reaches the muzzle, all the powder is almost completely burned and the hot gas has nearly reached the expansion limit.
I don’t “need” a compensator, but it looks cool AF.
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How do you like you Ultra Carry?
My only 1911 is a Kimber Master Carry Pro 4" and I love it, but it’s a range queen because the finish is not super durable.
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Believe me, we get tired of you too.
More gun topics please.
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Thank you for knowledge. This info about revolvers is good to know. I don’t even own one, but I will eventually.
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Couldn’t agree more
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I love my Ultra Carry. It is the same size as the Sig Sauer P 365X but fatter like me. so, it does conceal rather good. I have very good sights on it and a good trigger. Fits my hand well.
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Dats pretty.
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