Compensated or not... (Glocks)

[fltingck]

I am about to purchase a Glock 20 and need to know the pros and cons of buying the compensated model vs the standard model. I understand that the flash from the compensated models can be blinding. Please fill me in...

[CA Gun Laws Suck]

A compensator will dissipate some of the verticle muzzle flip but your probably not going to be match shooting with that gun. If your buying 10mm you want the power and I would probably stick with the G20 and pass on the G20c. But thats just me.

[5hundo]

get the 20C

If you don't like the compensator, you can switch out for a non-compensated barrel later but it's a nice option to have...

[E. Fudd]

Is this going to be a SD gun or fun gun? If only for target/competition, then get whatever works for you.

I'd stay away from comp'd pistols for SD use. If you have to fire it from the retention position, the comp'd barrel could send gas and unburned powder (and muzzle blast) into your face and eyes.

[walter]

alot of people talk crap about C models but know nothing about them

I have a 19c.
Pro:
Helps with muzzle flip
Cool looking
put a regular barrel in if you dont like the C

Cons:
Dirty, so you gotta wipe down the sites more, also the powder around the ports have binded up my glock when slowly hand cycling. cleaned it and put oil and all was good
SD use might shoot a fireball into your face but the chances of you shooting an intruder very slim not to mention in a position where it might hurt you.

As far as the flash, its by no means blinding or intrusive. A .357 revolver actually creates more of a flash and kicks more hot powder onto my face

[tlillard23]

alot of people talk crap about C models but know nothing about them
...
Cool looking
put a regular barrel in if you dont like the C

Cons:
Dirty, so you gotta wipe down the sites more, ...
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As far as the flash, its by no means blinding or intrusive. A .357 revolver actually creates more of a flash and kicks more hot powder onto my face

+1 Cool
-1 Dirty and it sux to clean
-1 Flash Really Really sux at night. all you can see is a "V" burned in your retina...
I'd say buy it and make sure you buy a "regular" barrel to go with it

[B Strong]

I'm not a fan of compenstated pistols for anything but full-race match use, and there isn't enough difference in performance to justify their use for range/recreational use.

[JBird33]

I wouldn't bother with compensated. I have a model 29 and the recoil isn't that bad at all - even with some of the nuclear 135 grain loads. I would only get a C model for competition purposes. Save your money from the C model and get one that comes stock with night sites.

[JTROKS]

If you're really that torn apart between a C model vs standard you shouldn't be. Glocks have after market barrels that you can buy and most of them are pretty much drop in. If you don't like the porting on the slide get a standard and you can always get an extended ported barrel later for range stuff. You really want a stock gun if your intention is for self defense. For range use and most of the time you want to save up so lead bullets reloads will be in the menu the aftermarket barrel will do the job. Most of the time the aftermarket barrel can be more accurate due to tighter chamber and possible better lock up. The C models looks cool at night with the ports spewing a flash, just another cool factor to consider depending on what you're looking for.

[BRNRone]

Get the 20c. It shoots 1 foot flames out the top. Gangsta

[walter]

I wouldn't bother with compensated. I have a model 29 and the recoil isn't that bad at all - even with some of the nuclear 135 grain loads. I would only get a C model for competition purposes. Save your money from the C model and get one that comes stock with night sites.

I always see these replies from owners of the non-c pistols.. Why down talk the c model if you don't own one.. The c models can run regular barrels but not vice versa.. And no the flash at night doesn't do anything, like I said if c model glocks hurt your eyes at night then people shouldn't be using 357 revolvers becuasw those are twice as bad

[bill104]

my only concern with C models are there not allowed in IDPA.

[5hundo]

my only concern with C models are there not allowed in IDPA.

Even if you switch out the barrel?

[JBird33]

I always see these replies from owners of the non-c pistols.. Why down talk the c model if you don't own one.. The c models can run regular barrels but not vice versa.. And no the flash at night doesn't do anything, like I said if c model glocks hurt your eyes at night then people shouldn't be using 357 revolvers becuasw those are twice as bad

Wanna point to the part of my post where I said anything about a muzzle flash? I dislike C model Glocks for other reasons, such as the inherent loss of structural integrity around the ports, the dirtying of the front sight, and the slight velocity loss. There have been cases where a crack occurred around the ports. Why not just buy a standard model and then get a comped barrel later if you want to try it? It won't be the stock style porting but the theory is the same.

[JMacRevo]

get the 20C

If you don't like the compensator, you can switch out for a non-compensated barrel later but it's a nice option to have...

+1

I got the 17c over the standard 17 so I could have a "factory ported" or non-ported in one gun.