Hey guys, just looking for input and details ... so I am interested in giving my newest handgun a newer look, am planning on getting it re-blued (Bought it used) and was also thinking about getting a compensator for it, it is a P220. now this might sound stupid but i do not believe they would be compatible for a bushing compensator, unless there was some how a universal? On the other hand i know getting the barrel threaded or buying a brand new barrel would be the more secure fitment. I am wanting to stay on the lower $$ but a choice that wouldnt launch the comp down the range.. so i would love some advice! thanks guys.
Bushing compensator vs Threaded Traditional.
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1911s are the only guns still produced that have removable bushings, so that's out.
Generally, you'll need an extended, threaded barrel. There is probably a barrel that comes with comp, rather than buy them separately.
It may be possible to add a barrel extension - this was a common solution for suppressors on guns that didn't have replacement barrels. But that's harder to do with thinner walled .45 barrels.
Keep in mind that comps fight the action of the slide, so usually something with the recoil spring needs to happen.
Generally, you'll need an extended, threaded barrel. There is probably a barrel that comes with comp, rather than buy them separately.
It may be possible to add a barrel extension - this was a common solution for suppressors on guns that didn't have replacement barrels. But that's harder to do with thinner walled .45 barrels.
Keep in mind that comps fight the action of the slide, so usually something with the recoil spring needs to happen.
Not totally true. The Tokarevs by Zastava have removable bushings.
Still though on the Sig you'll need an extended barrel to thread. There is no bushing to remove.
So you contend that parts that require a tool to remove are not "removable"? I consider the grips on my S&W revolvers to be removable parts... good luck taking those off without a tool (specifically, a screwdriver).
You just want something to argue about? Do you think anyone is making or going to make a bushing compensator for CZs?
And do you think a pin punch, sight pusher or barrel press are the equivalent of a screwdriver? How about a die grinder and tig welder? Those are tools, too.
How about a little perspective on this stuff? The OP wants a comp for his P220, and no one is making bushing comps for anything but 1911s.
And do you think a pin punch, sight pusher or barrel press are the equivalent of a screwdriver? How about a die grinder and tig welder? Those are tools, too.
How about a little perspective on this stuff? The OP wants a comp for his P220, and no one is making bushing comps for anything but 1911s.
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They do make a CZ bushing compensator from the factory.
But to the OP question bushing compensator are much less effective than the threaded on ones because of the size of the hole through the center has to be so much larger on a bushing style i wouldnt waste your time with a bushing style one, tho they do work there much better options out there.
Also what are you looking to accomplish with your compensator? Recoil reduction vs flatter shooting?
But to the OP question bushing compensator are much less effective than the threaded on ones because of the size of the hole through the center has to be so much larger on a bushing style i wouldnt waste your time with a bushing style one, tho they do work there much better options out there.
Also what are you looking to accomplish with your compensator? Recoil reduction vs flatter shooting?
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A bushing compensator may have a 'tactcool' look, but
everything I've heard of them = cheap rubbish.
To put a compensator on a 1911 you need a longer barrel
that extends forward of the slide and have a firm like Mag-Na-Port
put the cuts in the barrel. -and- if yah shoot lead, those
cuts/channels/ports will lead up and you'll them a PITA to clean.
Randall
everything I've heard of them = cheap rubbish.
To put a compensator on a 1911 you need a longer barrel
that extends forward of the slide and have a firm like Mag-Na-Port
put the cuts in the barrel. -and- if yah shoot lead, those
cuts/channels/ports will lead up and you'll them a PITA to clean.
Randall
So setting aside quarrels about whether non-1911 guns have removable bushings, here's an article on the efficacy of bushing comps versus barrel comps. http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmithing/reducing-recoil-traditional-vs-bushing-compensators/
Not exactly a bushing compensator nor one requiring a threaded barrel, you might take a look at the factory compensator that they introduced with the 220 Sport. Depending on which model 220 you own, this might fit with little modification
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There have even been a couple of aftermarket clones, of the factory comp, that pop up from time to time
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