Threadless Compensator

[pahoulihan]

Anyone have a line on a compensator for a handgun (glock 17 specifically) that attaches in a way other than the threaded barrel? CA law prohibits a threaded barrel and I'd like to put a compensator on my next build...

[The_Highwayman]

Check out https://darkhourdefense.com. They make a compensated Glock stand off devices that attaches using the rail.

[IVth Horseman]

[hermosabeach]

Why not permanently attach a comp to a threaded barrel?

Disassemble gun
Install threaded barrel
Install and time brake

Have machinist or Randall pin and weld the pin

Assemble slide onto gun?

[bohoki]

yea all i could come up with is one of them old federal ord extended barrels with the two ports that looked like they were made with a chainsaw file

[The_Highwayman]

This my first experience with a comp, but for what it's worth I noticed a difference with the dark hour mounted on a Gen 3 G19... maybe it's just the added weight. I also considered a permanent barrel & comp or porting the barrel & slide, but each option had its downside.

OP - I shoot at On Target in OC, send me a PM if you want to check one out in person.

[DNA]

Didn't Strike Industries make one as well? It attached via a special recoil spring rod...

Dan

[The_Highwayman]

Didn't Strike Industries make one as well? It attached via a special recoil spring rod...

Dan

Last I checked SI would only work on Gen4 and the Gen3 version was in development, but it looks really nice.

[mlentzner]

Wouldn't a comp attached with set screws to a dimpled barrel work? It might even be better since it wouldn't have to be indexed.

This doesn't exist as far as I know.

[TKM]

Wouldn't a comp attached with set screws to a dimpled barrel work? It might even be better since it wouldn't have to be indexed.

This doesn't exist as far as I know.

Between Dr. Dremel and HF, somebody can make this happen. Start with an extended barrel and go nuts from there. The comp thingy on my Oly Arms 10mm upper is set screw attached.

[cakebaker916]

This my first experience with a comp, but for what it's worth I noticed a difference with the dark hour mounted on a Gen 3 G19...

I've put quite a few rounds through my GSOD and I definitely notice a decrease in muzzle flip. I had one of the early model GSOD's, and Dark Hour Defense sent me a complimentary upgrade. I'm happy with both the product and company.

[NATEWA]

Maybe an extended and ported barrel?

[Palmaris]

If it’s not attached to the barrel it won’t do anything to mitigate recoil.

Having the barrel/slide ported would be your best bet, you also could keep an eye out for a (now discontinued) Glock C series that is factory ported.

Let me disagree with you. Did you see Sig P220 Sport with Comp? It is not attached to the barrel and it is very effective. I used own one of those-very effective comp.

Here is painting of mine LOL Only one image left.


Here is image from internet

[Connor Wilson]

FTI threadless compensator

Hey guys! I just wanted to jump on here and let you know about a project of mine. I'm trying to get this threadless compensator made but need help getting it funded! I currently own a non firearm related company and this is just a pet project as someone who wants this for myself haha. Anyway I hope it's okay I'm posting this here I just wanted to tell you guys about this thing and hopefully we can drum up enough support to make it a reality! Let me know if you have any questions about it and I'd be happy to go over it in more detail.

You can check it out here

http://forbiddentactical.com/

[IVC]

Why not permanently attach a comp to a threaded barrel?

Disassemble gun
Install threaded barrel
Install and time brake

Have machinist or Randall pin and weld the pin

Assemble slide onto gun?

Most plastic guns are field-stripped by pulling muzzle through the slide. A permanently attached compensator would prevent this process and even replacement of the recoil spring without removing the compensator.

OP wants it on Glock 17, so it will require the ability to remove the compensator, regardless of how it's implemented.

For comparison, a 1911/2011 is field-stripped by removing the barrel bushing and pulling the *breech* of the barrel through the slide. This allows for proper and permanently attached compensator that doesn't require threads or any other type of non-permanent connection.