Any Magna-Port shooters here ?

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

The thread about the Magna-Ported M-28 prompts me to ask this. I recall when Magna-Port was introduced it received glowing write ups in the gun magazines, Dan Wesson introduced something
called Power Control. IIRC that had problems with residue-especially lead-gumming it up. Some of the board members in the M-28 thread mentioned blacking of the sights, the flames being distracting, said its effectiveness was "greatly exaggerated."

 

[paul105]

Jerry Miculek on Magnaporting

 

[Bob Meyer]

I have had two guns magnaported. The first is a Savage Kimmel Kamper. This is a short barreled short stocked 20ga shotgun designed to be shot 1-handed. It kicked like a mule. I had it magnaported and it tamed it very well. Its now pleasant to shoot.

The second gun Magna ported is a 10.5" Ruger Super Blackhawk. I actually had this double ported. This gun really kicked with full house 44 magnums, and still does. No improvement at all.With the long barrel I think all of the recoil has occurred before the gas escapes from the slots.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I have a mag na ported 454 Encore recoil feels like a 44 magnum Contender. It does help. and better as far as noise compared to a break

 

[Pat Riot]

I have fired a few ported revolvers. A couple were Magna-ported. A couple were ported by Taurus. This was 25+ years ago. I recall the porting seeming to reduce felt recoil. Especially in a Taurus .357 I fired. It felt like shooting a moderate .38 Special. The thing that stood out the most in all the guns I fired that were ported was the flash coming from the ports. Impressive.
Personally, that wouldn’t bother me if the guns were for target shooting or hunting. I would not use them for HD or SD unless it was all I had…which would not be the case.

 

[RainDodger]

Back in "The Day" - late 80s, I carried a 2.5" S&W M66 as a federal agent. I sent it off to the real Mag-Na-Port and let them do their thing. Beautiful work of course. There's one vent on either side of the front sight. I still have the revolver. If I could take that decision back I would, for probably 3 reasons: 1) for a 2.5" barrel, it really doesn't do much (but it looks cool), 2) forget about shooting lead bullets, as it absolutely COATS the front ramp and sight in a thin layer of lead (scrapes off, but it's a pain, but we were issued lead bullets for range use), and 3) forget about night shooting, as you'll be blind after one shot. Of course you'd likely be blind even without the ports, but you're more blind with them! The ports likely help a lot more with a longer barrel of course. Oh, one other thing - the ports do NOT plug up or even show fouling. I assume the released gasses keep it pretty clean, just like a gas tube does in an AR. My two cents.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

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[LUCKYDAWG13]

This is at a 100 yards with cast boolits

 

[fxvr5]

People might find this article of interest;

https://gundigest.com/article/ported-barrel-reduce-recoil

 

[black mamba]

I have a 29-2 with Mag-na-porting, and it really helps in rapid double-action shooting. Recoil is still there, but muzzle rise is lessened so it's faster and easier to get back on target. This one has a butter smooth 7½ to 8 lb. DA pull, which helps a lot.



BTW, the revolver and both knives were made in 1979, the year I graduated from college.

 

[Y-T71]

I shot my Magna-Ported 7½ Ruger SBH up against my buddys identical UN-ported one and all I have to say is I'm glad I didn't pay for the porting, it was already done by the previous owner.

The juice was definitely NOT worth the squeeze.

 

[cfullgraf]

I know this is a handgun thread but the only handgun I have that is ported to mitigate recoil is my S&W 460XVR. I'm not sure what recoil would be like with the ported component on the end of the barrel but, along with the 8-3/8" barrel, recoil is manageable.

Back when porting was new, I had a 20 ga Browning Citori ported by Magna-Port and a 12 gauge Browning Citori ported by Kolar. Both do affect the muzzle rise and recoil a bit but over time, I have not found it really makes a difference in my ability to hit the targets.

Besides with, my 12 gauge Citori has had sub-gauge tubes fitted so the porting is effectively blocked and does not have any effect when shooting sub gauge ammunition.

Along with some muzzle brakes on rifles, I've decided that for most part, porting/muzzle brakes are not really necessary until you get into some super high energy guns such as 50 BMG.

At least for what I am likely to shoot.

 

[Riomouse911]

I only have three ported firearms, all were factory ported rather than an aftermarket addition like Mag Na Port or similar work.

First is a Marlin 1895G in .45/70.



A S&W 629 .44 Magnum Power Port.



And a Springfield Armory V-16 in .45 Super.



I think porting has its place. The higher the horsepower the load packs, the better they seem to work for me.

But, with that said I don't think that I would pay extra to add porting unless I was porting something that really kicks a lot.

Stay safe.

 

[Tallball]

I have at least one ported handgun, a 629.

If it makes a difference in recoil or cleaning, I'm not perceptive enough to notice that difference.

Smith and Wesson Model 629-5

• Tallball
• May 25, 2019

 

[12Bravo20]

I have no experience with Magna Port but do have a factory 3" Taurus Model 85 with ported barrel. I really don't notice any more flash per se when shooting it outside during the day. It does help with recoil/muzzle flip. The outside of the barrel and the sides of the front sight do get a little dirty but the ramp part does not.

 

[eddiememphis]

People might find this article of interest;

https://gundigest.com/article/ported-barrel-reduce-recoil

That article answered several questions I have had about ported barrels.
Yes, there is a reduction in velocity since the barrel is effectively shortened.
But the redirection of gasses has a larger effect than the "lightened load".

I have a Marlin 1894CP .357 and always thought the porting is silly on an almost 7 pound rifle shooting pistol rounds.

 

[243winxb]

I was a Mag na port dealer for a while in 70/80s.

Ported 45acp ,12ga, 44 mags.for my use.

I found it useful for the 44 mag in M29-2 & the Ruger Super Blackhawks, using home cast bullets. The Orange sight insert does turn black. Some lead on port, that is easly removed with #9. Never noticed the muzzle or vent flash. W296/H110 or Unique.

Does reduce muzzle jump in 44s. Great for double action firing in 8" bbls.

 

[scotty]

When I worked at a gun store 20+ years ago we had a used 10" Freedom Arms revolver in .454 Casull used that was Magna ported. We decided to take a for a ride at the local range. It had a 2X scope on it. We were shooting at a bowling pin at 25 yards. It was not a problem hitting the pin, it was like the muzzle blast would send it tumbling end over end. Recoil was rather heavy but muzzle flip was almost non existent. The bowling pin did not fare so well. We gave it to the man who bought the gun.

 

[golden]

I have had several revolvers MAGNA PORTED and in my opinion it works as advertised.

I have had both .44 Special's and .44 magnums ported and it made a difference, in the recovery time between shots.
I also have a S&W 681 and 586 ported and the ports make a real difference when shooting the hotter 125 grain jhp loads. In my 6 inch 586, they could almost be called pleasant, almost.
I have not seen a huge build up with my guns. When I clean them after shooting, they come clean.

As for the flash distracting me. I have never noticed it to be a problem. With hot loads, you already have a bright flash at the muzzle whether the gun is ported or not. By the time you see the flash, the bullet is almost out of the barrel.

JIm

 

[9mmepiphany]

I once traded into a S&W 696 which was Mag-na-ported...had the sticker on the box and everything.

The 696 was a 3" .44Spl built on a L-frame. I didn't expect much as the .44Spl isn't a very high pressure round (not much gas for the ports to work with).

I shot it with Blazer 200gr JHP Gold Dots at the range and imagine my surprise when I found I could shoot it as fast as a light .38Spl in a 686 (L-frame)...muzzle flip was almost non-existent

 

[JERRY]

I had it done for my 640 and now it's like shooting 38s in it.

 

[The Glockodile]

Look at the "incorrect" grip over the trigger guard

Imagine that!

 

[.38 Special]

I have had several and generally disliked them - and just about all ported handguns. I don't know if they actually reduce felt recoil. I'd say they change the character of it, but I'm not sure if that helps. They do reduce muzzle flip, which can be helpful in certain circumstances.

I personally am more bothered by noise and flash than by physical recoil, so at best, porting doesn't improve my handgunning.

 

[Buckeye63]

Only gun I have that is ported .. I has Magna type porting … its a 16 oz 44 Spl … It really doesn’t pose any problems…

 

[farm23]

I have Freedom Arms 454 and a S&W 629 with porting. It was done a long time ago but I still use both guns. I believe the porting help with recoil.