Which ammo makes compensated guns shoot flattest?

Published on February 11, 2024
Duration: 15:13

This video analyzes how different ammunition loads affect the performance of pistol compensators, using high-speed footage to measure muzzle climb. It highlights that compensators are part of a system involving slide weight, spring tuning, and ammunition, and their effectiveness varies greatly with gun design and load characteristics. The presenter, David, emphasizes that compensators are most beneficial for fast shooting and require the shooter to have developed recoil control skills to exploit their advantage.

Quick Summary

Pistol compensators reduce recoil by redirecting muzzle gases upwards, counteracting muzzle climb. Their effectiveness is highly dependent on the firearm's design (slide weight, spring tuning) and the ammunition used, with 'gassier' loads potentially overwhelming smaller compensators.

Chapters

  1. 00:00How Compensators Work & Ammo Choice
  2. 00:04Compensator Science vs. Witchcraft
  3. 00:14High-Speed Footage of Ammo Loads
  4. 00:24Single Port Compensators Explained
  5. 01:13Why Single Port Compensators Are Common
  6. 01:46Compensated Gun as a System
  7. 02:14Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet
  8. 03:12Robust Competition Compensators
  9. 03:54Typical Competition Ammo Specs
  10. 04:05Lightened Slides & Recoil Energy
  11. 04:39Major vs. Minor Ammo Performance
  12. 04:54Ammo Sponsor: Optics Planet
  13. 05:00Tested Ammunition Loads
  14. 05:25Wildcat 95 Grain Load Theory
  15. 05:50Ejecta Mass and Recoil Theory
  16. 06:06Tested Compensated Firearms
  17. 06:43Why Test Oddball Compensators?
  18. 06:58Shadow Systems CR920P Analysis
  19. 07:25CR920P Muzzle Flash & Climb
  20. 07:56Muzzle Climb Measurement Method
  21. 08:34Vantage Point Armory Comp on Glock 19
  22. 08:55Glock 19 Ammo Preference
  23. 09:14Sig Sauer P320 AXG Legion Slide Comp
  24. 09:25P320 Slide Comp High-Speed View
  25. 10:21P320 AXG Legion Ammo Anomaly
  26. 11:0395 Grain Load on P320 AXG Legion
  27. 11:35Staccato XC Analysis
  28. 11:442011 Platform & Recoil Impulse
  29. 12:04XC Recoil Impulse & Ammo
  30. 13:00XC 95 Grain Muzzle Climb Results
  31. 13:18Staccato/STI Heritage
  32. 13:35XC Accuracy & Load Development
  33. 14:11What Did We Learn About Ammo & Compensators?
  34. 14:15Treating Compensated Guns Normally
  35. 14:37When Compensators Make Sense
  36. 14:53Advantage You Can't Exploit
  37. 15:03Further Viewing Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How do pistol compensators work to reduce recoil?

Compensators work by redirecting expanding gases upwards and outwards from ports near the muzzle. This upward force counteracts the natural muzzle climb caused by the recoil impulse, helping to keep the firearm flatter during firing and allowing for faster follow-up shots.

Does ammunition type significantly impact compensated pistol performance?

Yes, ammunition type is crucial. Factors like bullet weight, velocity, and powder charge affect the volume and speed of gas exiting the muzzle. 'Gassier' loads can sometimes overwhelm a compensator, leading to increased muzzle climb, while optimized loads can maximize its effectiveness.

Which guns were tested for compensator performance with different ammo?

The video tested the Shadow Systems CR920P, a Glock 19 with a Vantage Point Armory comp, the Sig Sauer P320 AXG Legion, and the Staccato XC, using various 9mm Luger ammunition loads to analyze muzzle climb.

When is a pistol compensator most beneficial?

Compensators are most beneficial for shooters who intend to shoot rapidly and possess strong recoil control skills. They help manage muzzle rise, allowing for quicker sight acquisition and faster follow-up shots, making them advantageous in competition or dynamic shooting scenarios.

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