.40 Compensated recommendation

[pointerman]

I am going to need a higher caliber and more accurate handgun for an upcoming tactical class (great excuse for a new gun). I want to purchase a .40, but want to purchase a compensated gun.

Can you good folks please provide comments on your personal experience shooting various compensated models that are still available for purchase new today? This will be a range gun so I am not looking for a small firearm. Far more concerned about fantastic accuracy and easy shooting with a primary focus on reacquring target quickly.

[CAglock20c]

XD40 V-10

[MA2]

Glock does make C models for the 22 & 23.
The 22 should have a longer sight radius then the XD-V10.

The V10 looks more bad with the bigger cut and 10 holes compared to Glocks 2 slits (sights prob. will not get as dirty as fast as the V10).

Good luck!

[pointerman]

Any experience shooting either of those guns?

Anyone use the Springfield compensated .40?

[edidj13]

XD40 V-10

I second that. A friend of mine has one and I fired a few mags thru it.... Now I want one! I feel the V10 compensates well, especially for the snappy 40S&W.

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-edi.

[gschoelles]

Compensated Guns are a poor choice for tactical shooting and classes. The reason being is that in tactical classes and situations the barrel or forward slide where the porting is often passes closer to, and may or will be shot from close proximity to the body. The gases that pass through the port can and will blow a nice hole through your skin if close enough.

Ports are really nice for Target, IPSC, IDPA and alike where you are not likely to shoot from the hip or close guard.

Enjoy your class and have a great time.

I am going to need a higher caliber and more accurate handgun for an upcoming tactical class (great excuse for a new gun). I want to purchase a .40, but want to purchase a compensated gun.

Can you good folks please provide comments on your personal experience shooting various compensated models that are still available for purchase new today? This will be a range gun so I am not looking for a small firearm. Far more concerned about fantastic accuracy and easy shooting with a primary focus on reacquring target quickly.

[MRbaker]

Add my vote for the XD40 V10. I have thousands of rounds through my XD40 (non ported) without a hiccup and its accurate.

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[greybeard]

Compensated Guns are a poor choice for tactical shooting and classes. The reason being is that in tactical classes and situations the barrel or forward slide where the porting is often passes closer to, and may or will be shot from close proximity to the body. The gases that pass through the port can and will blow a nice hole through your skin if close enough.

Ports are really nice for Target, IPSC, IDPA and alike where you are not likely to shoot from the hip or close guard.

Enjoy your class and have a great time.

Basically this but I did own a Glock 22C and had no problems with it.. Why do you need a larger caliber for training? I alway use a 9mm for training classes, cheaper and easier on the hands if shooting 1000+ rounds

[pointerman]

My current 9mm is too small for accurate shooting. If I had shot it before buying 20 years ago I never would have purchased it. I need a different gun and I'd rather get something with a bit more punch than a 9mm. I've read the various threads debating this issue and believe a .40 is the right caliber for my needs.

I hear you on the close proximity shooting. While I intend to use this in a tactical class I do not intend to actually ever fire this gun in anger as I have other weapons queued up for personal defense should the need ever arise.

[gschoelles]

You can find Glocks that come with two barrels of which one is non-compensated and could help open up your choices. FYI some instructors may not allow a compensated gun in a "TACTICAL" class.

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[sanjosebmx]

My current 9mm is too small for accurate shooting. If I had shot it before buying 20 years ago I never would have purchased it. I need a different gun and I'd rather get something with a bit more punch than a 9mm. I've read the various threads debating this issue and believe a .40 is the right caliber for my needs.

I hear you on the close proximity shooting. While I intend to use this in a tactical class I do not intend to actually ever fire this gun in anger as I have other weapons queued up for personal defense should the need ever arise.

I would recommend the following:

1. You don't fire in anger... you fire if your life is threatened.
2. Train with the weapon you will use in the above case

[pointerman]

I would recommend the following:

1. You don't fire in anger... you fire if your life is threatened.

Thank you grammer/thought police.

Now back to our reguarly scheduled program...

[pointerman]

You can find Glocks that come with two barrels of which one is non-compensated and could help open up your choices. FYI some instructors may not allow a compensated gun in a "TACTICAL" class.

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I have been on the glock site, but did not see this option. Are you aware of what models come this way? May need to visit my local gun shop this weekend and ping them on this issue.

[HighLander51]

What you are talking about is ported, not compensated.

This is compensated, it takes very hot ammo to make it cycle. these guns will not run on WW box




This is ported, and will run on normal ammo

[pointerman]

The terms are synanamous according to the manufacturers. Glock refers to their ported pistols as compensated (see link below). So does Springfield and Smith & Wesson.

http://www.glock.com/english/pistols_c-models.htm

Hate to get caught up in symantics.

Have you shot the Springfield in the picture you included? I assume that is a .45 though.