Best compensator for glock 17L and reduced recoil spring info?

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Hello I would love your opinions on the best compensator for a glock 17L

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I would also curious for anyone's opinion on a reduced recoil spring for compensated glock. Lots of other forums say should go down to 11lb or 13lb spring and upgrade the rod


Thank you experienced friends.
 
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Great comments

I will have a 17L with threaded barrel and would like to comp it. So yes training would help but for personal preference I would like to try one
 
I was serious and it made perfect sense before you edited your post. Want a proper answer, pose a proper question.

If you're dead set on the 17L with a compensator more information would help. Who made the barrel and what is the thread? The bigger question is to what end? A 6" barrel with standard 9mm ammo isn't going to give you much pressure to work the comp.
 
BBKKCC said:
Hello I would love your opinions on the best compensator for a glock 17L

Please if you can include image or link.

I would also curious for anyone's opinion on a reduced recoil spring for compensated glock. Lots of other forums say should go down to 11lb or 13lb spring and upgrade the rod


Thank you experienced friends.
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i did a little looking into this for my 10mm Glock G40 and from my limited searching it looked like Lone Wolf barrels and comps where a nice set up.
but now seeing as you already have a threaded barrel on yours your gonna need to figure out what the threading is and go from there.
im guessing since Glock does not put out a 17L in a TB that yours has to be after market.
seeing as that is a pretty odd duck barrel id suggest starting with the manufacturer and going out from there.
my rational is if the company puts out a odd duck barrel like a 17L TB then they probably have a comp to go with it or know which comps work well with their barrels.
 
Does 9mm even really make full use of a compensator ?not alot of pressure why not start reloading and just load everything light.
 
BBKKCC said:
Hello I would love your opinions on the best compensator for a glock 17L

Please if you can include image or link.

I would also curious for anyone's opinion on a reduced recoil spring for compensated glock. Lots of other forums say should go down to 11lb or 13lb spring and upgrade the rod


Thank you experienced friends.
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Look up Carver Custom or SJC
Both have compensator options for Glocks

I've used a Carver comp in the past, and was happy with the results, but it was in a 17 and my ammo was at IPSC major power factor so there was more than enough gas to work with.

Recoil springs, I used ZEV springs at the time.
 
skoal said:
Does 9mm even really make full use of a compensator ?not alot of pressure why not start reloading and just load everything light.
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Steel challenge open guns are often built with compensators.
They use bunny fart 9mm loads.

Even the 22lr guns have comps.

Whether the benefits are real or perceived, there must be some added value or top competitors wouldn't be doing it.
 
pauls said:
Look up Carver Custom or SJC
Both have compensator options for Glocks

I've used a Carver comp in the past, and was happy with the results, but it was in a 17 and my ammo was at IPSC major power factor so there was more than enough gas to work with.

Recoil springs, I used ZEV springs at the time.
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Both the carver and zev guiderod and springs werebtop of research list.

Glad some on here has owned them and they worked
 
Kidd X said:
Training will serve you a lot better than a bolt on gimmick and fundamentals transfer from gun to gun
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Training does help for sure. Since the gun is accurate and I am not....but a "gimmick" that sounds odd. It's been scientifically proven to work. And although in most cases sponsored, lots of competition builds have compensators. Why would they add the weight and size for a "gimmick"


I don't mind the comments or your attitude people like you have been around since day one of the internet. But instead of your, although constructive, snide one liners.please take the time to elaborate why you think that and become a useful part of the conversation.
 
I have both Lone Wolf and Zev SS guide rods for glock and both run without issue. Zev springs and I run 13# spring with a Zev slide on a G17 with light hand loads. Not sure what your application poundage will be.
 
MBROBERTS said:
I have both Lone Wolf and Zev SS guide rods for glock and both run without issue. Zev springs and I run 13# spring with a Zev slide on a G17 with light hand loads. Not sure what your application poundage will be.
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Great. Application will ve just setting up my dream glock for range fun. No comps at this time.

I was thinking if trying 11lb and 13lb to see which will work better with the compensator
 
pauls said:
Steel challenge open guns are often built with compensators.
They use bunny fart 9mm loads.

Even the 22lr guns have comps.

Whether the benefits are real or perceived, there must be some added value or top competitors wouldn't be doing it.
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Yeah but how many of those are just basic thread on comps
 
BBKKCC said:
Training does help for sure. Since the gun is accurate and I am not....but a "gimmick" that sounds odd. It's been scientifically proven to work. And although in most cases sponsored, lots of competition builds have compensators. Why would they add the weight and size for a "gimmick"


I don't mind the comments or your attitude people like you have been around since day one of the internet. But instead of your, although constructive, snide one liners.please take the time to elaborate why you think that and become a useful part of the conversation.
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I'll start off by saying, if you really want to comp your gun I support your decision 100%, not that my opinions means anything but it clarifies the attitude of this post.
Putting a comp or lightweight recoil springs will not make you a better shooter. Period. The only thing that makes you a better shooter is training and practice. I get KiddX's point of view, because so often on here and in the real world you get these guys who'll drop 4K on a custom Glock, or want to drop every Gucci race gun part into a 3k KAC rifle, and then ##### and moan about how "my gun sucks" because they spent all their money on parts and nothing on ammo and training. Ask any professional shooter, the key to mastering the shooting sports is mastering and practice of the basics, not a super ultra high speed wonder device strapped to your gun of choice. Don't get me wrong, if I ever discover this device I'll market the ever loving hell out of it and retire off of the profits, but until then it's all about the basics. I don't think the word gimmick is the best choice either, because yes race gun parts do add benefits but they're only evident on proficient shooters. If you put a 5 thousand dollar STI race gun in the hands of a newer shooter, you won't see the difference on paper wether they're shooting that or a stock Glock.

I'm sorry to say, but a lot of these "millenials" think you can buy your way to success and that attitude has shifted to this industry as well. Things like, if I have an expensive car I can drive good, or if I have an expensive suit Im successful. Most people in all aspects of life don't want to actually be successful because it's to much work, so it's easier for them to "appear successful".

The tools you use in life will not equate to success. Time & effort however, will.

All that being said, if you want a comp by all means comp the gun. I'm the guy whose probably spent almost 4-5 cases worth of ammo on Surefire weapon lights. Do they make me a better shooter? Nope, but I do like them and that's a justifiable return for me.
Folks here are always going to disagree with you on something, I guess you've just got to try and weed through all the BS to find some good answers.

Best of luck OP. :)
 
skoal said:
Yeah but how many of those are just basic thread on comps
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Unless the gun is like a STI Trubor where the comp is physically part of the barrel and machined from one piece, I'd say all of them are thread on comps.

They are locked in place with adhesives, but still technically thread on....



General comment,
The OP never really stated what his purpose was for asking about comps and springs etc.
Nowhere did he state that he's looking to throw money at a potential issue with his shooting.

So while the comments about " its a gimmick" and "spend your money on ammo" may or may not be proper advice for him, I just see a guy who wants to customize his gun.

As is common on this forum, rather than answer the specific question, everyone piles on their opinion regardless of relevance.

You feel that your "wealth of knowledge" needs to be shared? why not ask what the intended result is and tailor a response.
Conversations are way more productive that way.
 
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