ported handgun? what are the pros and cons

[h8ns8n]

I,ve found a good deal on a ported .40 cal but am just not sure the purpose and would like some advice.

 

[XD-9Guy]

I don't know of any cons. As far as I know it's just something folks do to eat some of the recoil.

 

[Honeybee]

Not recoil, muzzle rise.

 

[JD8]

If you are in any sort of retention postion you will eat some hot gas. Personally, I'd never have a ported gun for carry. Works great at the range though.

 

[joeman3519]

I've only carried ported Glocks on duty and have had occassional gas during close quarters shooting. It didn't bother me much. If you found a great deal I'd say buy it.

 

[Roarak]

Pro's: Less felt recoil and reduced muzzle rise.

Cons: Louder, slightly reduced velocities in some platforms, and as others have said gas issues.

I dont know that i would want a compensated carry gun, but if i found something i liked for a great deal, i wouldnt turn it down.

 

[JCW355]

Personally, I'd never have a ported gun for carry.

Me either.

 

[Old Fart]

I've got a snubbie 44spl that's had the poop holes drilled in it and that sucker will bark at you when you crank it off.

 

[1eye]

I have several ported firearms and think it works well. The only drawback I have encountered is on my snubbie 38. Any time you are shooting the pistol close to your body or are not holding it level the gas and burning powder winds up on you.

 

[Danny]

Pros: reduced recoil, able to get back on target faster.
Cons: LOUD!!! and if you shoot it at night, forget about your night vision.