compensators for .45

[ellis4538]

I've been competing long enough that I have had 2 .45 comps built (not drop in).  The second was a very big mistake on my part!!!  More $$$$$'s than sence.  To make a .45 comp work you would have to shoot something like a 152 gr. cast swc at major power factor of 165.  This is safe and makes the comp work but it is only good for competition and plinking and you are at a serious disadvantage in competition because most if not all race guns will hold 27 + rounds in a "Big Stick" whereas .45 will only hold 19/20 maybe.

FWIW

Richard

[texcaliber]

For bowling pins I like the 180-200 power factor for all day action (230gr CPRN going 800-850 fps). When I get to the stubborn pins or ones that have been bloated with lead, the 210-220+power factor Hollow Point +P's(185 Rem. Golden Saber's going 1150- 1187 fps) will come into play. While shooting +P 45acp out of a eight-port compensator, with the lighten slide and Red Dot ,the gun will have a negative track. Meaning the muzzle will actually dip my C-more's red dot. A little annoying for timing your splits through drills and practice repetition, but always a bonus knowing that the hit will put any bowling-pin on the floor and 7 out of 10 times will not stand up again.   

   tex 

[ECHOONE]

    Ive been shooting .45's for 30 yrs and can honestly tell you those drop in compensators are a waste of your money!If you know how to grip your .45 properly you won't have a problem with the recoil.