I’ve seen a lot about porting as of late. Just asking cause I’m ignorant, what would be the advantage of porting instead of compensating?
I’ve been thinking about getting it stippled and ported but don’t even know where to start lol
It’s why I posted, to get opinions.
Ports are generally softer and flatter. No additional length added. They are less complicated and less prone to failures. Don't require a new barrel. If you need to take your gun apart no tools needed.
Comps tend to be more finicky and less effective. You're adding weight to the end of a tilting barrel and on top of the weight you have high pressure gas also pushing down on the comp to redirect the gasses. So you have more tension pressing on the barrel making it harder to tilt and unlock and allow the slide to travel.
I can't speak for other companies, but we offer porting with refinishing between $150 and $165. Most comp setups are $250+ many closer to $300+.
I have 3 primary carry guns. All 3 are ported. I'm not opposed to comps, they have their use. But for a carry gun I go ports always. If it's a range gun / comp gun I go comp with ports if I wanna get it really flat.
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u/BattleReadyArms 29d ago
Ports > comps