Glock Compensator REVIEW - Radian Ramjet Afterburner!

Published on December 26, 2022
Duration: 13:47

This review of the Radian Ramjet Afterburner combo for Glock pistols highlights its ease of installation and effectiveness, particularly with defensive ammunition. While it offers a noticeable reduction in muzzle flip and felt recoil, especially with hotter loads, the reviewer notes diminishing returns for standard training ammunition. The high-quality construction is acknowledged, but the significant price point is a key consideration for potential buyers.

Quick Summary

The Radian Ramjet Afterburner combo for Glock pistols is an easy-to-install, non-threaded barrel and compensator system. It provides an estimated 15% muzzle flip reduction and a softer shooting feel, with significantly enhanced performance when using hot defensive ammunition. Reliability was 100% over 500 rounds, though ejection patterns became more erratic.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Product Overview
  2. 00:23Channel Support & Future Content
  3. 01:05Review Objectives
  4. 01:23Product Details & Design Goals
  5. 01:53Ease of Installation
  6. 02:49Compensator Effectiveness - Muzzle Flip
  7. 04:26Recoil Philosophy
  8. 04:45Performance with Training Ammunition
  9. 06:01Training Ammo Performance Conclusion
  10. 06:12Performance with Defensive Ammunition
  11. 07:47Trade-offs and Loudness
  12. 08:25Reliability and Ejection Pattern
  13. 09:36Value for Money - Price vs. Performance
  14. 11:05Diminishing Returns and Target Audience
  15. 11:15Comparison to Sig P320 Specter Comp
  16. 12:41Final Recommendation & Personal Perspective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Radian Ramjet Afterburner combo for Glock?

The Radian Ramjet Afterburner is a two-part system for Glock pistols, consisting of a DLC match-grade, ported barrel (Ramjet) and an integrated compensator (Afterburner). It's designed for easy installation without requiring a threaded barrel, aiming to reduce recoil and muzzle flip.

How easy is it to install the Radian Ramjet Afterburner on a Glock?

Installation is exceptionally simple. It involves field stripping the Glock, replacing the factory barrel with the Ramjet, sliding on the Afterburner, and securing it with a single T15 Torx screw torqued to 15 inch-pounds. No threadlocker is needed.

Does the Radian Ramjet Afterburner reduce recoil and muzzle flip?

Yes, it offers a noticeable reduction in muzzle flip (estimated around 15%) and makes the gun feel softer shooting. The effect is significantly more pronounced with hotter defensive ammunition compared to standard training rounds.

Is the Radian Ramjet Afterburner reliable?

The reviewer reported 100% reliability over 500 rounds with various 9mm ammunition types, including +P loads. However, it was noted to cause a somewhat erratic ejection pattern compared to the factory setup.

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