Comp or no Comp

[jimreed1948]

I have a G17 that I'm starting to work on for Steel Challenge. For USPSA I shoot production with a tricked out G34. I have been using a .147gr Berry's with Titegroup powder. Accurate load and mild recoil. Should I stay with the same load and not run a comp or go all out. I will be using a C-More sight. The main reason I'm thinking about not using the comp is the availability of powder. N320 just cannot be found.

[Hi-Power Jack]

Jim, if you're using a C-More, you may as well use a comp.

But, to make the comp work the best, you would want to use a

slower powder (not N320 or TG) - something like WAC or HS6.

And lighter bullets (make the gas work the comp better).

Edited July 1, 2014 by Hi-Power Jack

[jimreed1948]

WAC and HS6 are as hard to find as any other powder right now. I guess I could a comp on and later when I can find the powder work up a load then.

[LoganbillJ]

A comp will benefit you regardless of what powder you are using. I am using WST for my 3 gun loads and it cuts the muzzle rise and recoil significantly. Even with the faster powder. I did design my comp specifically for my load and powder but any comp designed for minor loads should be effective.

Here is another thread I posted on regarding the same issue.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196961

[Nimitz]

If you are going to develop a specific load for SC, I assume it will be sub minor. With a sub minor load I'm not sure there is enough gas to make the comp work effectively ... However, it does look cool on the gun so I would still do it .... My current SC load is 101 PF with recoil and muzzle rise not being an issue ...

[jimreed1948]

If you are going to develop a specific load for SC, I assume it will be sub minor. With a sub minor load I'm not sure there is enough gas to make the comp work effectively ... However, it does look cool on the gun so I would still do it .... My current SC load is 101 PF with recoil and muzzle rise not being an issue ...

What is your current load?

[kneelingatlas]

I say skip the comp for now, add the dot, use ~3gr of your titegroup under a 115gr and a really light recoil spring. I think you'll like it

[jimreed1948]

I say skip the comp for now, add the dot, use ~3gr of your titegroup under a 115gr and a really light recoil spring. I think you'll like it

I believe I'm running a 11 lb spring right now on my G34. Would this be a good starting point?

[kneelingatlas]

I'm not a Glock guy, but I run an 8# spring in my CZs/Tanfoglios; it might work, but I wouldn't be surprised to see some stovepipes.

[peterthefish]

I say skip the comp for now, add the dot, use ~3gr of your titegroup under a 115gr and a really light recoil spring. I think you'll like it

I believe I'm running a 11 lb spring right now on my G34. Would this be a good starting point?

11# is a good starting (and likely ending) point. Glocks are different than 1911 / CZ platforms in that the recoil spring not only brings the slide forward to reload the gun, it has to provide enough tension to keep the striker cocked. Edited July 2, 2014 by peterthefish