Does S&W V-COMP reduce recoil?

[evolture]

My aching hands and wrists are making me think about cutting back on recoil a bit. It doesn't bug me when shooting but the next day I sure notice it!

Anyone have any experience with V-comp 627s or 629s? Does the V-Comp help reduce recoil? (say with major power factor loads) or Would I be better off porting a revolver?


(ps I am not currently shooting revolvers a lot right now. mostly 9mm pistol with factory loads)

 

[87cncnu]

Got a V-comp last year, and spent some time at the range comparing it with my buddy's 686.
Initial impression was that the V-comp had less muzzle flip, but had more horizontal impact back into the palm of your hand. Figured that this was the compensator doing its job keeping the muzzle down, and therefore more energy was being directed straight back. Just no way to get around the fact that a .357 or .44 is going to generate a lot more impact to your hand than a 9mm.
This was made worst by the design of the stock V-comp Hogue grips, which leaves the metal frame exposed 2/3 the way down the backstrap; so you have no padding where most of the recoil energy is being directed. Solved this to some degee by installing some optional Hogue grips available through S&W, that cover the frame with padding. (see link below)
Noticeably nicer to shoot now, and the replacement grip is overall more comfortable, and seems to provide a higher grip position.
I've never had any 'day after' hand problems with either grip, but the again I don't spend the whole afternoon swhooting the V-comp. It is, however, a pussycat if you are content to shoot .38 Special. I'd say less impact than shooting my 9mm autos.Hope this helps!

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=722247

 

[Sititunga]

My aching hands and wrists are making me think about cutting back on recoil a bit. It doesn't bug me when shooting but the next day I sure notice it!

Anyone have any experience with V-comp 627s or 629s? Does the V-Comp help reduce recoil? (say with major power factor loads) or Would I be better off porting a revolver?


(ps I am not currently shooting revolvers a lot right now. mostly 9mm pistol with factory loads)

I have a 627 V-Comp, which I use as a pin gun, the barrel shroud does help to lesson recoil. Don't go for a ported barrel, in low light the barrel flash will mess with your night vision. Not good if things are critical.