Compensators

[papadan]

Do compensators actually work and would it help with my 1911?

 

[Talyn]

Comps really need high-pressure calibers to be effective.

Since the 45 acp is relatively low pressure a comp on it won't be as effective as a higher pressure cartridge.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

It doesn't have to be high pressure, it could be higher volume of gas! I have experimented with different kinds of powders from my 9mm, 357sig, 40s&w, 10mm, 44mag and 45acp. Both standard and +p in 9 and 45. Changing spring weights also and finding a best for each. Each has been different, so it will be different for different models/manufacturers on each operation/function of your gun. The comp design will add to the factor too.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

All listed are semi auto pistols.

 

[BangBang]

Pretty good read on comps....https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/reducing-recoil-traditional-vs-bushing-compensators/99649

 

[BangBang]

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/reducing-recoil-traditional-vs-bushing-compensators/99649
sorry about that I apparently was not putting the link in right in the first post

 

[papadan]

Thanks for the info, guys.

 

[Talyn]

A comp is more effective with higher pressure.

As TFL says comp design is also a factor.

 

[BET7]

A comp is more effective with higher pressure.

As TFL says comp design is also a factor.

Or as I like to call him, TRL, right Texas

 

[papadan]

Would someone explain what is +P mean?

 

[HansGruber]

Not a compensator, but I will say that a ported 9mm definitely makes a difference, after shooting ported Performance Center Shield and a regular Shield side by side.

The Performance Center .45 shot pretty soft as well...but couldn’t compare it to a standard.

I think, for the most part, compensators do make a difference...just how much, and if it's worth it depends on the shooter.

 

[HansGruber]

Would someone explain what is +P mean?

+P means a higher than standard pressure cartridge. All things being equal, this means more velocity than the same weight bullet in standard pressure.

In 9mm, standard pressure is 35k PSI; 9mm +P is 35k-38.5kPSI (on paper).

 

[papadan]

Thanks Hans, nice to see you survived the Tanaka Tower!

 

[HansGruber]

Thanks Hans, nice to see you survived the Tanaka Tower!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Or as I like to call him, TRL, right Texas

Texas Real Life!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Changed my name too protect the guilty!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

Pressure vs volume is like the difference on how natural gas and propane operates!

 

[Talyn]

Or as I like to call him, TRL, right Texas

Yep for some reason TRL always comes to my mine when I reply to TFL