SlvrDragon50 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Starting to piece together my AR build now, and I'm wondering if a titanium comp will make a noticeable difference compared to a steel comp when transitioning? I know it's only a few ounces, but it is at the far end so it'll be more noticeable I imagine. I don't mind shelling out more for non-wear parts since the investment will be tiny over months or years. Currently looking at the SJC Titan though I am open to other comps too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 No one? Planning on using an 18" barrel so not sure if it'll make a big difference. But I am planning on going with a lightweight Faxon Gunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Titanium comps will erode faster than a steel comp. Dont know if it's to the point they degrade real world performance, but it's something to think about. The Dynamic Resistance steel comp is lighter, shorter, and half the price of the SJC Titan Ti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 2 hours ago, jon49erfan said: Titanium comps will erode faster than a steel comp. Dont know if it's to the point they degrade real world performance, but it's something to think about. The Dynamic Resistance steel comp is lighter, shorter, and half the price of the SJC Titan Ti. Oh dang really? I was reading that titanium comps were pretty resistant to erosion. I may just get the SJC Titan in steel then. Is a shorter comp a good thing or something? Sorry, very new to this. I was thinking of getting the Lantac Dragon or V7 Furion if I wanted to go lightweight. Realistically, I'm a young person and the weight is something I can learn to deal with. Just another way to exericse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 The difference is something you might notice dry handling the gun but never notice in actual match use. That said I bought one of the new JP titanium comps and I'm loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the feedback. I decided to go with the stainless SJC titan from a member here and save ~80 bucks! Maybe one day I'll try out a titanium comp. Edited July 31, 2017 by SlvrDragon50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 7/24/2017 at 1:09 PM, SlvrDragon50 said: Starting to piece together my AR build now, and I'm wondering if a titanium comp will make a noticeable difference compared to a steel comp when transitioning? I know it's only a few ounces, but it is at the far end so it'll be more noticeable I imagine. I don't mind shelling out more for non-wear parts since the investment will be tiny over months or years. Currently looking at the SJC Titan though I am open to other comps too. Thanks Just FYI, comps are wear items. I've got one on an 18" barrel that will probably be toast around the same time that the barrel is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just now, Vespid_Wasp said: Just FYI, comps are wear items. I've got one on an 18" barrel that will probably be toast around the same time that the barrel is. I learned that shortly after researching more, but I didn't think they would wear that fast. What is the effect of the "wear". Like do you just lose compensator characteristics? Or is accuracy affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespid_Wasp Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The erosion will eventually enlarge the inside diameter of the exit hole of the barrel, and in theory at least will reduce effectiveness as more gas will escape without impacting the surface of the comp. Another point to consider is that some comps are worse about causing buildup of carbon on the crown of your barrel. From what I recall reading a while back, comps with high pressure chambers and jet ports in those chambers cause worse carbon buildup. My comp is one of those and I do remove the comp to clean the muzzle at least twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 9:00 PM, Vespid_Wasp said: The erosion will eventually enlarge the inside diameter of the exit hole of the barrel, and in theory at least will reduce effectiveness as more gas will escape without impacting the surface of the comp. Another point to consider is that some comps are worse about causing buildup of carbon on the crown of your barrel. From what I recall reading a while back, comps with high pressure chambers and jet ports in those chambers cause worse carbon buildup. My comp is one of those and I do remove the comp to clean the muzzle at least twice a year. Ahh, thanks for that. I have so much to learn still But I'm slowly learning! I just ordered a Ballistic Advanntage Fluted 18" .223 Wylde Barrel to go with the SJC Titan so I think it'll look pretty sweet Hopefully it'll perform well too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropsitos Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Is a ti comp's life about the same as the barrel? Was considering a ti comp pinned and welded to a 14.5" barrel. Wondering, now, if that is maybe not such a hot idea. steel comp on 14.5" vs ti comp on 16"? On a pencil barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 9/24/2017 at 11:40 AM, ropsitos said: Is a ti comp's life about the same as the barrel? Was considering a ti comp pinned and welded to a 14.5" barrel. Wondering, now, if that is maybe not such a hot idea. steel comp on 14.5" vs ti comp on 16"? On a pencil barrel. I imagine the answer depends upon the barrel and what kind of accuracy you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropsitos Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, SlvrDragon50 said: I imagine the answer depends upon the barrel and what kind of accuracy you need? Currently thinking about a JP barrel or a ballistic advantage. I want the JP ultralight, but the BA is close and can be had for a deal, so it might be worth trying out. How does comp choice or the slight diff in length effect the accuracy? I'm looking for standard 3gun accuracy, mainly local matches out to 200-300 max. I have another longer barreled gun to use for longer distances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 If you have a quality comp, it should have 0 effect on accuracy. There may be a POI shift, but not an accuracy change. Same goes for barrel length. Barrel length correlates to velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 On 9/24/2017 at 9:40 AM, ropsitos said: Is a ti comp's life about the same as the barrel? Was considering a ti comp pinned and welded to a 14.5" barrel. Wondering, now, if that is maybe not such a hot idea. steel comp on 14.5" vs ti comp on 16"? On a pencil barrel. Slightly off topic: Make sure your gunsmith has experience TIG welding titanium... I understand it can be more challenging to weld than steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropsitos Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 9/28/2017 at 2:52 PM, StealthyBlagga said: Slightly off topic: Make sure your gunsmith has experience TIG welding titanium... I understand it can be more challenging to weld than steel. Yeah I know a guy who can tig it for me. Just need a ti pin to go in the hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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