Adding weight to polymer guns nose

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JasonG

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I was recently hinking a bout non-ported compensators and polymer pistols.
IIRC the purpose of a non-ported comp is to add weight to the muzzle, same as a muzzle break, to control "flip".
Some polymer guns have a rather large void under the barrel, especially if they have a pic rail. I first thought "Fill it with lead!"
Mmmm, melted frame if I do that.....
Pack powdered lead in!
Nope, too toxic :D
Ah ha ! Powdered Tungsten and some epoxy to cap it off! !
Will this work ? Has anyone done similar ?
Am I an idiot or a genius ?
 
I would get a firearm that I liked better before doing that. Remember that area is for the movement of the guide rod and recoil spring.
Maybe put something on the rail that can be removed.
If muzzle flip is too much for your liking then maybe a heavier gun or different caliber.
 
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
For a 26oz .45ACP the flip isnt bad, better than some fullsize models.
That said, this IS the smithy section, everything can benefit from some tuning.
 
The tungsten guide rod is where I got the idea, unfortunately they are only available for a few models.
I'm thinking of duct taping a few lead sinkers under the nose next range trip.
 
considered adding weight to the back bottom of the grip on a glock to
add ballance

they make a front rail weight thats detachable
 
Your using hearing protection, right? I would think mag-na-porting would be the way to go.

I've considered it for my Taurus 24/7 Pro, a gun with features I really love and a great short-stroke trigger. Problem is that with .45acp the muzzle flip equates to terrible splits.
 
The pic rail weights seem to be the way I was thinking only externally.
Problem with pic rail mounted devices is they don't holster well, I was trying to keep things as smoth and safe a possible.
Anyone try one of the rail weights that cares to comment?
 
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