Compensated Glocks

Dave · 03-26-2008

Saw one for sale in the classifieds for a great price G17 Compensated $350.

So what are the advantages of these pistols. Follow up shots are easier?

TomN · 03-26-2008

Don't use a compensated Glock! The blast from the holes will blind you and burn a hole in the ceiling!

Yeah I hear that all the time on other forums...

The compensated Glocks have less recoil/muzzle flip but are louder because of the holes in the slide. I know of a lot of people that shoot them and like them though. Although a G17 doesn't really have a crushing recoil, so not really sure how much the compensation helps it. But that is a killer deal.

Plus if you don't like the compensation, you can always buy a solid barrel for the gun.

4sarge · 03-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomN

Don't use a compensated Glock! The blast from the holes will blind you and burn a hole in the ceiling!

Yeah I hear that all the time on other forums...

The compensated Glocks have less recoil/muzzle flip but are louder because of the holes in the slide. I know of a lot of people that shoot them and like them though. Although a G17 doesn't really have a crushing recoil, so not really sure how much the compensation helps it. But that is a killer deal.

Plus if you don't like the compensation, you can always buy a solid barrel for the gun.

Flame like this

techres · 03-26-2008

Ok all the jokes about a compensated glock setting your pants on fire vs. it just blowing up instead aside, the compensation helps with rapid fire. It does usually change what group you shoot against in competition.

Many revolvers are compensated in the same way.

Dave · 03-26-2008

So are they more for target shooting?

TomN · 03-26-2008

Most people say so. Some people use them for self protection/IDPA but I'd keep an eye on two things:

If you shoot from retention make sure the gun in slightly canted to the right if you're right handed so the gasses coming out the top don't hit ya in the face.

Also because of the gasses coming out the top, the front sight will get very dirty very quickly. If you're dependent on the front dot for sight alignment that might be an issue.

And remember it will be louder. That may be an issue if you need to shoot it without hearing protection.

Some people say that if you shoot it at night you'll blind yourself because of the fireball coming out the top. I've never had an issue with this but as they say, YMMV.

Dave · 03-26-2008

Thanks for the info

Integraholic · 03-26-2008

Plus it just looks bad ***. =) Also that Glock 17 in the classifieds is the double action only model. Dont know if that makes a difference or not.

esrice · 03-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Integraholic

Plus it just looks bad ***. =) Also that Glock 17 in the classifieds is the double action only model. Dont know if that makes a difference or not.

Don't let Integraholic mislead anyone, he's a 1911 guy.

Chris- ALL Glocks are double-action only. But Glock calls it "Safe Action", and "striker fired".

Silly Kimber boy.

hahahaha

sparkyfender · 03-27-2008

I have a G23C.

The porting dampens the recoil somewhat.......

It is LOUDER.

The "flame and blinding flash" are a non-issue, and I wouldn't worry about them.

I occasionally carry mine for a CCW weapon, and have no reservations about it.

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Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 376	Compensated Glocks Saw one for sale in the classifieds for a great price G17 Compensated $350. So what are the advantages of these pistols. Follow up shots are easier? __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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TomN 'Tis but a flesh wound! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 1,811	Don't use a compensated Glock! The blast from the holes will blind you and burn a hole in the ceiling! Yeah I hear that all the time on other forums... The compensated Glocks have less recoil/muzzle flip but are louder because of the holes in the slide. I know of a lot of people that shoot them and like them though. Although a G17 doesn't really have a crushing recoil, so not really sure how much the compensation helps it. But that is a killer deal. Plus if you don't like the compensation, you can always buy a solid barrel for the gun. __________________ I love Glocks! In fact, if I ever meet Gaston Glock I'm going to kiss him on the lips and thank him for making the finest handgun ever created! - Cwood

03-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 376	So are they more for target shooting? __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

03-26-2008	#6 (permalink)
TomN 'Tis but a flesh wound! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mishawaka Posts: 1,811	Most people say so. Some people use them for self protection/IDPA but I'd keep an eye on two things: If you shoot from retention make sure the gun in slightly canted to the right if you're right handed so the gasses coming out the top don't hit ya in the face. Also because of the gasses coming out the top, the front sight will get very dirty very quickly. If you're dependent on the front dot for sight alignment that might be an issue. And remember it will be louder. That may be an issue if you need to shoot it without hearing protection. Some people say that if you shoot it at night you'll blind yourself because of the fireball coming out the top. I've never had an issue with this but as they say, YMMV. __________________ I love Glocks! In fact, if I ever meet Gaston Glock I'm going to kiss him on the lips and thank him for making the finest handgun ever created! - Cwood

03-26-2008	#7 (permalink)
Dave Marksman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Carmel Posts: 376	Thanks for the info __________________ “If guns cause crime, all of mine are defective.” - Ted Nugent

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techres Building Bridges Between Ammo Forts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 3,943	Ok all the jokes about a compensated glock setting your pants on fire vs. it just blowing up instead aside, the compensation helps with rapid fire. It does usually change what group you shoot against in competition. Many revolvers are compensated in the same way.

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Integraholic Sharpshooter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: At home Posts: 724	Plus it just looks bad ***. =) Also that Glock 17 in the classifieds is the double action only model. Dont know if that makes a difference or not. __________________ ~Christian http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9...riftsigbj8.jpg Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Guns defend people against people with smaller guns. "The world will look up and shout, 'Save us!.' And I'll whisper, 'No.'" "Pigs are the greatest. What other animal can take an apple and turn it into bacon?" Jim Gaffigan http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6...riftsigmq9.jpg

03-27-2008	#10 (permalink)
sparkyfender Marksman Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southcentral IN Posts: 332	I have a G23C. The porting dampens the recoil somewhat....... It is LOUDER. The "flame and blinding flash" are a non-issue, and I wouldn't worry about them. I occasionally carry mine for a CCW weapon, and have no reservations about it.

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