glock 17 with compensator

[ccapehart1017]

thinking about getting a compensator for my glock 17 anyrecomendations

 

[gunmoney]

What type of compensator? Chances are you will have to purchase a new purpose built barrel that is threaded for or already constructed as a compensator. Otherwise you may have to modify your existing barrel and slide. Bar-sto makes good stuff and Lone Wolf Distributors as well.

 

[Morgoroth]

Is that the part at the end of the barrel that is slotted to reduce upward recoil?

 

[dmickey]

Better to sell/trade it for a Glock 17C. It has the compensation built-in.

 

[primetime]

i agree with dmickey..I have a Glock 23C. Vented barrell and top slide. I guess you could convert yours to a C model. I know you need the vented barrell and topslide, but not sure what else you'll need....

Oh and for those of you wondering. I don't notice much help with the recoil..Honestly, recoil feels about the same as a non "C" model..Lots of flames coming out the top when you fire it too, it makes it hard to see what i'm shooting at.

 

[booker_t]

Agree, the benefit isn't worth the flame/flash obscuring your front sight.

Also, do you really need a compensator for 9mm?