jjanglin Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 CHI: I shoot a hybred 3 port with a BP tech comp- it works really good Im fixing on trying one of Shuemanns hybred barrels a 1 in 16 twist with no ports drilled in it -Im going to put the ports in one at a time and use one of STI's comps- Ive also got a tribred one of Schuemanns older ones its shoots flat but is loud and harsh-If I shoot it for a long practice session 500 rounds or so my hand is a little stressed on the other hand if I shoot the 3 port/BP Tech for the same amount of rounds I dont notice anything much-.I feel my hits are better with the 3 port -I use 9.4 grains of 3n38 in the three port and have to use a little more in the tribred 9.7 to make major.If I was youI d shoot as many of your shooting folks guns and try to find out what ya like-I dont care for a titanium comp -I have made heavier dust covers on both my open guns and I use a tungsten guide rod in one and a sprinco in the other. Jim Sailors Custom PIstols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamBam Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 I shoot the 6" tribrid AET (with gain rifling) on a 5" platform with long dust cover and I use the 115 bullets. Its pretty flat but violent in sound and rearward shove. I just added a 2 chamber steel comp to the end of the tribrid barrel (a'la TIG weld). IT IS AWESOME !! So flat and soft it will take some learning to shoot it again since there is so little feedback into the hand. If you want to see a picture to understand the abomination I am talking about just email me and I can fire you a digital photo. I suppose if STI was the one doing the testing it would still magically appear that both of their comps finished #1, #2. I would suggest taking into account who is paying for the testing. Better yet, try a bunch of guns and let your hands decide which is best. Shoot some video and watch for flip later from the comfort of a couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 thanks for the advice. I have to think about this for awhile. I think I'll shoot some more guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 BAM bam I dont believe STI was the one doing the testing I think it was and independent testing lab of some sort-STI is a class act If someone else was putting out the info I might have some doubts I finds out when I get my own test platform put together ala Schuemann Barrel and STI's comp,right now Im working on customers guns so it'll be a while afor I can do my stuff . Jim Sailors Custom Pistols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbear38S Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 Quote: from BamBam on 3:18 am on July 5, 2002 I suppose if STI was the one doing the testing it would still magically appear that both of their comps finished #1, #2. That statement might have value if they published the results of those test but if they didn't, it may simply be the result of legitimate R&D. If you wanted to make the most efficient comp, wouldn't you do some testing to figure out what works best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 It still comes down to what you as a shooter perceive as the best. The STI, EGW, Dawson may have been the most effective with the load tested. Change the powder or bullet weight and the test could come out totally different. It comes down to the feel of the gun before firing and the feel during recoil. My current gun has the long heavy EGW comp. It is flat and soft but I lose some on the target to target. The new blaster is just being finished by George, it will be light and hopefully faster T to T. I think starting out with a heavy, soft gun is easier to learn to shoot. I'm at the point where I'm willing to give up some of the soft for faster transitions. I still want the flat. I shot Adams tribrid and a couple others and I don't find the recoil to be that big of a deal. I think the tribrid gets beat up because it is loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamBam Posted July 6, 2002 Share Posted July 6, 2002 I am not trying to slam STI (I am their biggest fan!). I was only responding to a prior post that said "STI -Did a test in switzherland they tested I believe 8 of the top comps theirs did the best (S1 &S2)". I'd like to see that report. I am always skeptical when someone does a test and their products supposedly finish 1st and 2nd. The root question of which comp works best should be easy enough to determine... and that is what makes it so unusual that there has never been a published test with empirical data that settles this elusive debate. Not one that I ever remember seeing, at least! The test gun should be bolted to an apparatus that measures both recoil impulse and muzzle flip at the same time (since comp design might deliver more or less of each factor). You would think that ever comp maker would like to declare themselves the true winner in a side by side test and that if it were ever actually proven they would want to tell the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRolle Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 How do you keep the comps clean when shooting lead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary meyer Posted July 28, 2002 Share Posted July 28, 2002 I grind the lead out with a dremel tool. then I polish it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Dedmon Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 You will always get a little stuff in your comp even if you don't shoot lead bullets. I don't shoot lead bullets anymore in my compguns but to get the other stuff out I use a tool made by Arredondo, here is there link,http://www.arredondoaccessories.com/A_tool...02ey1437k38z525 I also have found that the spray that Tombstone sells (Carter's Compensator Spray) works pretty damn good in keeping out all the stuff that gets in the comp. BTW: Be very careful with this tool or your Dremel not to damage the crown of the barrel. (Edited by Philip Dedmon at 4:49 pm on July 29, 2002) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpty1 Posted July 29, 2002 Share Posted July 29, 2002 I used to use a dental pick. Seemed to work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Is there a setscrew at the bottom? If it is locktite, use heat, but if you use a torch I would wrap the comp in aluminum foil to keep the flames from damaging any finish on it if it is blued. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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