RATE YOUR GUNS LIVE|Special Guest TAMPA GUNWERX

Published on August 29, 2024
Duration: 137:49

This video features a discussion with Pedro from Tampa Gunworks about firearm modifications, primarily focusing on porting. Pedro explains the process, its benefits for recoil reduction (estimated 30-33%), and the technology used (fiber lasers). He also touches on other services like Cerakote and optic cuts, emphasizing customer service and building community. The conversation delves into the performance of various firearms, including 2011s, Glocks, M&Ps, and PDPs, with detailed opinions on their flatness and value.

Quick Summary

Firearm porting, primarily done with fiber lasers at Tampa Gunworks, aims to reduce recoil by 30-33% by allowing gases to escape vertically. This modification can make firearms shoot flatter, though improper porting can affect cycling. Budget-friendly options like the Prodigy 2011 and M&P pistols are recommended for those seeking flat shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Guest Welcome
  2. 06:40Rate Your Guns Segment Setup
  3. 10:21Introducing Pedro from Tampa Gunworks
  4. 13:12Tampa Gunworks Origin Story & Porting
  5. 16:49Services Offered: Porting, Cerakote, Optic Cuts
  6. 19:32Laser vs. CNC Porting Explained
  7. 21:34Recoil Reduction Percentage & Porting
  8. 23:33Porting Considerations: Warranty & Division
  9. 26:23Contacting Tampa Gunworks & Turnaround Time
  10. 28:05Slide Cuts vs. Porting
  11. 29:33Top 5 Most Popular Guns for Porting
  12. 30:33Canik & TTI Combat Cannon Discussion
  13. 33:33Ported Prodigy vs. XC & Other 2011s
  14. 39:24How Porting Works: Gas Expansion
  15. 40:01PDP Porting Recommendations
  16. 45:22High-End 2011s: Atlas vs. Pit Viper
  17. 48:46Rating Fam Fam's Venom Custom 2011
  18. 49:54Rating Haze Customs 2011
  19. 51:29Rating Fam Fam's SBC
  20. 52:34Rating Patrick's Barrett M82 (Big 50)
  21. 53:35Rating Budget Double Stack 1911s
  22. 56:04Rating M&P Comp with Surefire SCS
  23. 57:04Rating PSA Rock 57
  24. 58:33Rating Unknown AR Platform
  25. 59:52Rating Canik Mete with Holosun K
  26. 61:04Rating Springfield XD
  27. 62:14Rating Echelon (Ported)
  28. 63:09Rating Custom Firearm (Flex)
  29. 68:04Rating M&P Competitor
  30. 69:52Rating PSA Dagger / Durian 9
  31. 71:23Rating Sig Sauer P320 (Blue)
  32. 72:09Beginner Firearm Recommendations
  33. 73:33Budget 2011 vs. Polymer Options
  34. 74:33Making a VP9 as Flat as a PDP
  35. 76:18Firearm Recommendations for New Shooters
  36. 77:52Most Comfortable Guns: PDPF & 2.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is firearm porting and how does it work?

Firearm porting involves cutting small holes or ports into the barrel and/or slide of a firearm. These ports allow expanding gases to escape vertically as the bullet travels down the barrel, redirecting muzzle rise and reducing felt recoil. This process aims to make the firearm shoot flatter and more controllably.

What is the estimated recoil reduction from firearm porting?

Based on testing with various ammunition types, firearm porting can achieve an average recoil reduction of approximately 30% to 33%. The effectiveness can vary depending on the number, size, and placement of the ports, as well as the firearm and ammunition used.

What are the main services offered by Tampa Gunworks?

Tampa Gunworks specializes in firearm porting, which is their main focus. They also offer Cerakote finishing, stippling for grip enhancement, and optic cuts for various pistol slides, primarily for RMR footprints.

What are the benefits of using a laser for firearm porting?

Using a fiber laser for firearm porting provides a precise, micro-layer cutting method. This process avoids the need for post-cutting deburring, which can affect accuracy or cause bullet shaving. Lasers offer a clean cut with minimal impact on the firearm's integrity.

What are recommended budget-friendly firearms for flat shooting?

For those seeking flat-shooting firearms under $2,000, the Prodigy 2011 is a strong recommendation for its baseline performance. For polymer striker-fired options, M&P pistols are noted for their inherent flatness stock, and the PDP is praised for its ergonomics and trigger, though porting can further enhance flatness.

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