Shoot Faster With This Easy-to-Install Part [Herrington Arms Comps]

Published on February 14, 2025
Duration: 15:55

This guide details the installation of a Herrington Arms compensator onto a Glock 43X, emphasizing the need for a threaded barrel and proper alignment. It covers the disassembly and reassembly process, including the use of blue Loctite on set screws for secure attachment. The video also touches on how compensators reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil, enabling faster follow-up shots and improved accuracy, while noting potential cycling issues with certain ammunition or grip strengths.

Quick Summary

A firearm compensator reduces muzzle flip and felt recoil by venting gas pressure through ports, enabling faster follow-up shots and improved accuracy. It requires a threaded barrel for installation and may necessitate adjustments like a lighter recoil spring to maintain cycling reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to Compensators
  2. 00:13Compensator vs. Ported Barrel
  3. 00:32How Compensators Work
  4. 01:15Benefits: Shoot Faster & More Accurate
  5. 01:32Glock 43X Installation Overview
  6. 01:51Safety Check: Unload Firearm
  7. 02:17Disassembling the Glock 43X
  8. 02:47Replacing Barrel with Threaded Barrel
  9. 03:00Double Diamond Threaded Barrel
  10. 03:20Thread Protector Importance
  11. 04:30Introducing the Compensator
  12. 04:57Threading the Compensator
  13. 05:51Set Screws and Loctite
  14. 06:51Using Blue Loctite (243)
  15. 07:23Applying Loctite to Threads
  16. 08:04Loctite is Not Foolproof
  17. 09:12Tightening Set Screws
  18. 09:43Curing Time for Loctite
  19. 09:52Reassembling the Slide
  20. 10:03Final Installation Check
  21. 10:33Compensator Design Features
  22. 10:39Potential Cycling Issues
  23. 11:13Recoil Spring & Guide Rods
  24. 11:37Reduced Power Guide Rod Benefits
  25. 12:09Grip Strength and Harmonics
  26. 12:44Overall Benefits of Compensators
  27. 13:03Holster Compatibility
  28. 13:31Open Bottom Holster Advantage
  29. 14:16Universal Holster Option
  30. 14:22Alternative Compensator Design
  31. 14:43Crush Washer Concept
  32. 14:56Glock Store Nashville Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of a firearm compensator?

A compensator's main purpose is to reduce muzzle flip and felt recoil. It achieves this by venting gas pressure through ports, directing it upwards and/or sideways to counteract the forces that cause the firearm's muzzle to rise during firing, allowing for faster follow-up shots.

Do I need a special barrel to install a compensator?

Yes, most compensators require a threaded barrel. The compensator screws directly onto the threads at the muzzle end of the barrel. If your firearm doesn't have a threaded barrel, you'll need to replace it with one that does.

Can a compensator affect my firearm's reliability?

Yes, a compensator can sometimes affect cycling reliability. By diverting gas pressure, less energy is available to cycle the slide. This might require using hotter ammunition or a lighter recoil spring/guide rod assembly to ensure proper function, especially with firearms like the Glock 43X.

What type of Loctite should I use for compensator set screws?

Blue Loctite, specifically a medium-strength formula like 243, is recommended for securing compensator set screws. It provides a reliable hold against vibration and heat without being permanent, allowing for easier removal if needed. Red Loctite is generally too strong for this application.

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