Makicjf Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Can an R8 be ported? I don't know if the sleeving prevents it. Thanks! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Sahlberg Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 If you load your cartridges lighter, it accomplishes exactly what Porting does on any revolver...except bigger high pressure calibers (454 Casull) I own one 627 stock and one with a Shilen barrel and integral compensator. Porting just releases gas after the bullet passes whereas a compensators baffle actually deflect gasses. Pix too big to download, DM me for pix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil66 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Jason: I got mine Magnaported. They remove the barrel and cut its port(s) then cut the same in the shroud. Costs a little more and you sign a waiver because of the scandium used in the TRR-8. I guess it can get dodgy to work with. Yes, it works. Even with light loads. I think it is worth the money but ported revolvers aren't allowed in some venues so be sure it will still be legal if you use it for sport. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 I was going to recommend Mag-na-port but GG beat me to it. I've had a couple of the 360PDs done for customers. They have a similar barrel construction to the TR-8 and the work was well done. Call Mag-Na-Port and discuss the different porting options to see if one will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makicjf Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Does it really reduce muzzle flip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil66 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 1 hour ago, ysrracer said: Does it really reduce muzzle flip? YR: The TRR-8 is so light that it beats itself up from the recoil. It is noticeable big time and you get tired of shooting it because it has a sharp recoil that fatigues you. Or at least it fatigued me and I am not a 95 pound weakling. The Magnaporting I got reduces the recoil and with less recoil you have less muzzle flip. Story for you and it is my fault but it really shows the difference between a scandium frame and a steel one. I was shooting a SC with the TRR-8 and just got done with a stage. Opened the cylinder and ejected the cases. Then saw one bullet sticking out of a chamber. I had used those loads in my 627's for over a year and never had a bullet get pulled like a kinetic bullet puller. The light weight of the TRR-8 caused a much sharper and abrupt recoil and it pulled a bullet. A PITA to pound it back out too. Since the porting, no problems but yes, I started crimping a bit more too. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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