Glock Compensated?

[DefiantDad]

So, two things:

1) I bought* another Glock! Woot!!! I hope there is someone here who understands how I am feeling!

2) What do you guys think of the compensated versions? I decided not to go for the compensated, even though I had never really thought about it until today when the LGS asked me. I didn't even realize that many of the models came in compensated. I just don't want the muzzle blast coming out all over the place especially when trying to sight in the dark (I did get tritium sights for the new Glock).

* Footnote: More accurately, I was allowed to buy another Glock; mostly because I got her something nice recently. Haha.

 

[481]

I had a 19C for quite sometime before it was appropriated by another family member.

It was never an issue, although in all honesty the white dot on the front sight (Novak, white dot) did tend to become slightly obscured (but still usable) after several hundred rounds. A toothbrush wetted with Hoppes9 was all that was necessary to remove the burnt powder deposit.

That aside, I'd buy another one without reservation.

 

[LiveLife]

Another way to look at compensated models is the weight savings from the metal removed from the slide top and if the flash bothers you for whatever reason, you can use regular factory barrels to eliminate the flash issues.

Unless you plan on shooting matches, I'd just stick to regular non-compensated models.

Also, replacing worn recoil spring assembly does wonders to tame the recoil, especially for 40S&W models, and much cheaper (around $8).

 

[DefiantDad]

How many rounds you reckon before we start to look at replacing the recoil spring, or how to tell?

Shooting 9s.

Thanks.

 

[gunnutery]

Congratulations I've always preferred to get the non-compensated models. I couldn't say how much of a difference it would be, but I wouldn't think it'd be a huge difference.

Based on the muzzle flash of the G22, I don't think the compensated flash would be much worse. I've talked to numerous others that have the compensated barrels and they've never noticed it while shooting.

From what I've heard, it's good to replace recoil springs after about 2000-2500 for .40 cal models and maybe 3000 rounds for 9mm.

 

[DefiantDad]

ok thanks!

 

[Bovice]

9MM guns are not known for being particularly hard on their springs. Watch for your cases being ejected abnormally or failures to feed. I bet you could get 5k on one.

For a defensive pistol, skip the compensator. It will blow powder and gas back at you if you fire from a retention position. If you like the compensated version for the range, buy a standard factory barrel to drop in when playtime is over. Then you have both.

 

[OilyPablo]

My original 10mm Glock is a Glock 20C. It's actually pretty amazing how the porting tames the muzzle rise. I really can shoot it a lot faster than when I have one of my non-ported barrels. Not really sure why you world want porting on any other round, maybe a small .40S&W, as they can be a bit snappy. It would be silly on a 9mm and wasteful on a .357Sig. .45ACP doesn't need it.

The "muzzle blast" thing is way overstated IMHO. I really don't notice it and all Glocks are super easy to clean. Non-issue from my POV.

 

[DefiantDad]

Ok thanks - good comments and advice. I am glad I picked non-comp for the HD 9mm and also I agree probably compensation works better and more suitable for hotter calibers like 10mm