1911 Barrel compensator.... work?

[beauregard]

Will this really work and is it worth the $20.00? I'm thinking about putting one on my 1911 to improve my follow-up shot, I mean, for twenty bucks what the heck right?

[ir0nclash86]

for $20 I would try it as well

[iareConfusE]

I've heard they don't do squat. Read it on some reviews of similar products on MidwayUSA and some other forums.

[Pugster]

Isn't the 45acp a low pressure round? I don't think there will be enough gas ported to reduce muzzle flip that much.

[kmca]

Save your money...it doesn't work. Even a fully fitted compensator on a 45 is questionable.

[beauregard]

Thanks guys. I'm not going to waste the Jackson... on a barrel compensator anyway.

[KillerKris]

I agree and disagree

I have a Kimber Custom TLE II with a "hitman" style compensator and a S&W model 40(?) 1911 w/o one. I agree that for most target practice, unless for competition, a compensator doesn't add a considerable difference when shooting low-pressure, low-velocity rounds even when I double-tap, but the weight does help a little with the recoil. However, when firing +P ammunition, especially when double-tapping, the compensated gun shoots noticeably tighter groups. I can't attribute this 100 per cent to the compensator because the S&W is a much older, "inferior" (for lack of a better word) gun and the Kimber was already accurate without it. But I will say this; if I ever find myself in a self-defense, real-life situation where I have to fire at an individual or more than one person, I would definitely be more confident with the compensated gun shooting +P ammunition whether it was the Kimber or not. Any "little" edge we can get, especially when it could mean life or death is always going to be well worth whatever we spent for it. If you don't end up liking it, though, at least it looks cool. Hahahahahaha.

[HighLander51]

Compensators need really hot ammo for them to run good, most of it is handloaded. A $20 comp is just a weight... Good comps are $200 plus fitting.

[mrboma]

PM sent.
Regards,
Mike

[Sheldon]

A comp actually fitted and threaded to the barrel and NOT one of the replacement barrel bushing types would help some. The barrel bushing versions are not really effective due to how oversized the opening on the comp has to be so the barrel can go thru it that is really does not direct the gasses as effectively thru the ports. The are more a gimmick.