Brandon Breeze
Well-known member
- Messages
- 845
- Classified ads
- 2
I ran a side-by-side test comparing an Aim Surplus ported barrel and an Aim Surplus Just the Tip (JTT) “comped” barrel in Glock 34 setups to see if there’s a meaningful difference in recoil and muzzle flip. Made this one because of the friendly debate I had with a member of another focum awhile back about ports vs. comps.
Short answer: yes, but barely.
The ported barrel (8 small ports) did a slightly better job than the JTT comp barrel (single larger port), but the difference felt like ~5% at most.
Both setups were reliable through a few hundred rounds with no feeding or cycling issues.
I noticed the loss in muzzle velocity due to the ported barrel... rounds were actually bouncing off the paper!*
Grip texture and controls made a difference, one setup had RTF2 texture and the other has a gas pedal, which likely helped overall control in their own ways.
Slide velocity felt slightly softer on the ported barrel, but nothing dramatic.
Bottom line: Both barrels work, both reduce muzzle flip a bit, and neither is a game-changer versus the other. Pick the one that fits your build and shooting style.
Video here if you want to see the shooting comparison:
Aim Surplus Ported Barrel vs JTT Comp
*Obviously kidding
What is your favorite setup Comp or Port? Or do you just like more recoil with slower splits?
Short answer: yes, but barely.
The ported barrel (8 small ports) did a slightly better job than the JTT comp barrel (single larger port), but the difference felt like ~5% at most.
Both setups were reliable through a few hundred rounds with no feeding or cycling issues.
I noticed the loss in muzzle velocity due to the ported barrel... rounds were actually bouncing off the paper!*
Grip texture and controls made a difference, one setup had RTF2 texture and the other has a gas pedal, which likely helped overall control in their own ways.
Slide velocity felt slightly softer on the ported barrel, but nothing dramatic.
Bottom line: Both barrels work, both reduce muzzle flip a bit, and neither is a game-changer versus the other. Pick the one that fits your build and shooting style.
Video here if you want to see the shooting comparison:
Aim Surplus Ported Barrel vs JTT Comp *Obviously kidding
What is your favorite setup Comp or Port? Or do you just like more recoil with slower splits?