Are comps just for cool factor?

[@Manoffire959]

"I dont want to watch Humble Marksman" is my favorite new Ben quote.

[@JB22636]

@Manoffire959 I guess HM shills too hard for Sig.

[@57Jimflynn]

"He's annoying" lmao

[@Manoffire959]

@57Jimflynn I remember in another video Ben called him a "dipshit" and I think that's just really fitting

[@Yapperinos]

@@Manoffire959 I'm not very familiar, what's wrong with him? Is he too "reddit"?

[@AJohnSmith]

@@YapperinosShill GM shooter.

[@TheCaptainbigboy]

I just comped a carry Glock and Ben’s explanation was dead on. Spent $400 to reduce my recoil by roughly 15%. But, as a husband that enjoys wasting money, this is my right and my duty.

[@baddogg7783]

I rather spend that $400 on my kids and make them happy.

[@danielhady3021]

​@@baddogg7783you assume everyone has kids lol

[@AJohnSmith]

@@baddogg7783Do your goats eat grass and provide you milk? That’s cool, I would also spend $400 on them. (You’re the doofus, a kid is a baby goat, a child is a baby human)

[@WaterZer0]

I don't understand how this is a waste of money. You are counting on the gun to protect your life, and you can make it more comfortable for training and slightly faster to shoot. Sounds fine to me.

[@baddogg7783]

I’m sure y’all own staccatos and do CQB with your pants off wearing nvgs watching Gbrs videos while your wife is out getting her checks clapped by a real man with a stocked Glock.

[@UniformLiability]

The Humble Marksman had me dead. Glad to see I’m not the only one.

[@Rhodesian_FAL]

Comps are for shooting a tiny bit faster, while simultaneously really pissing off the person shooting next to you.

[@coach-]

lol, i don't comp but i have a lot of ported guns and i get a lot of karens complaining about my pistol being loud and complain to the range officer.

[@mongtailin4942]

I tend to indirectly pull the reverse uno card when I zero my dot and fine tuning by doing doubles at 20+yds.

[@Bane_Diesel]

With this view of the hotel he looks like a villain in his untouchable lair.

[@jagpilotohio]

It’s actually a house on the side of a mountain. It Belongs to one of the guys he’s training with. He clarified that in a previous video.

[@Bane_Diesel]

@jagpilotohio I missed that

[@12gramtalon8]

The joke is on you Ben, I’m not competitive in any division anyway. Power Pistol = high flash 9mm.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

Power Pistol + 10mm 🤣

[@TricknologistPHD]

"We gotta make guns more gun" Fudd ending statement Stoeger for prez 2028

[@jobe1911]

The entire reason why I watch your videos are for the honest opinions concerning gimmicks and toys. Keep rolling.

[@halbritt]

I had my G19 ported by Maple Leaf Firearms. Sent them a fresh KKM barrel and a slide to be matched to the ports and cut for an optic. Cost was roughly similar but the pistol is the same length. I could swap the OEM barrel back in at any time. Performance is so so, but the cool factor is greatly increased

[@PaWhiteTailHunter]

The Larry Bird of the shooting game! He is living the life hanging with the unit making bookoo gov dough. So many people jealous because hes that dude. The impact and continued impact he has made in the shooting game will be seen and felt for the next 200 years. And hasn't sold himself out. Rare

[@DanDan-cl7em]

If Ben is Larry bird, then Humble marksman is JJ Redick

[@PaWhiteTailHunter]

I equate GBRS as the steriod age of baseball. DJ and Cole = Mark Mcguire and Sammy Sosa. It works they also are on gear and will have a mark next to their names as cheaters/scammers.

[@PaWhiteTailHunter]

​@@DanDan-cl7em I like it 👌

[@KimchiArms]

A P365 owner apologetic explained to me for about 30 minutes why they bought the toy to compensate for the recoil to compensate for their limp grip

[@VincereVelMikey]

Ramjets are awesome work-arounds for people who live in handicapped states that don’t allow threaded barrels. I have a couple of them and the most endearing thing about it is the 3 pack of springs it comes with so you can match it to ball or hotter loads. One of my favourite toy set-ups is a 509t with the PMM comp, magwell, and apex trigger. Just make sure to get the apex striker as well.

[@VincereVelMikey]

PMM is a local company here in NH. They make the SCAR worth owning and training with.

[@kris-roadruck]

I'll be honest I've got ramjets on all my glocks and it's entirely because I like how it makes the gun look. Maybe it makes it shoot flatter but honestly I'm early enough in my shooting journey that my skills or lack there of are making far more of a difference than the little gains I'd get from any sort of customization of a glock or money spent on a higher-end gun. I'm not buying it in hopes the tool fills in for training - I just want to have some fun along the way. Btw it pairs real nice with a DPM soft captured spring.

[@rustyreckman2892]

They do look cool on the glocks

[@ConspiracyXClan]

See that’s the thing I feel that the online competitive community forgets. Training and hard skills/fundamentals are unquestionably important, however, there’s nothing wrong with shooting shit that is fun or interests you.

[@Doc41295]

I'm the one getting the g19 ported. I didn't cheap out on it, Landers Weapon Systems is doing the work and it was still a hundred bucks less than a barrel/comp setup. It also keeps the length down which is nice for carry.

[@TheGreatestRhea]

I hope you like oily underwear

[@baronvonsnazzy3355]

Comps are just added value if you’re already running a giant WML like the x300. The radian imo is nice because it works with all existing G17 holsters so no need to mod them.

[@ConspiracyXClan]

I’m assuming you mean they work with a G19 in G17 holsters? I’m not familiar with the holster compatibilities so just asking for clarification myself.

[@baronvonsnazzy3355]

@ yes sir, that’s exactly what I mean, a g19 slide with a micro comp (PMM micro, radian ramjet etc) will fit into a G17 holster with no need for modification.

[@JoshuaE-BiblePatriot]

So now I’ll need a humble marksman and Ben Stoeger live

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

Pfft 😂

[@CraigRedacted]

Someone call @Focustripp

[@BuckieBoy-l2r]

You have a better chance of seeing Tim Herron on a show with Ben

[@453LOCKDOWN]

Lmao

[@JakeCamo]

What’s the beef with them?

[@hunterthompson6295]

Aim Surplus has a glock comped barrell for $50 Called "Just the Tip" JTT, it says it can reduce up to 20%. I enjoy it for what it is, and it being 50 bucks

[@buff34x]

I've been running a Primary Machine barrel, comp, and recoil spring on my CZ P10C I edc for the last 4 years and am yet to have any real complaints. I tried the lighter springs at first but found with how tight I prefer my holster it was occasionally causing my slide to pull out of battery when inserting it so I swapped to the OEM weight spring and haven't looked back. During the lockdowns I got a case of ammo imported from Czechia (ironically enough), which had soft rims and had occasional fail to extracts due to the extractor ripping through the rim. That occured on maybe 20-30 of the 1,000 rounds in multiple different guns. Outside of that, I haven't had any malfunctions. If it's what I'm going to carry every day, I want to give myself every advantage, even if only a small one.

[@goodluck2522]

I love my ramjet/afterburner. I'll buy another for sure

[@JW23551]

Literally looking at one of these right now.

[@xtreamar1550]

I’ve actually been seeing more and more of these comped Glock set ups at competitions

[@LeifyGuy]

I was a big fan of my after burner till yesterday when I had multiple failures to feed

[@obiegallion9984]

Use a KKM on my carry G19. Its definitely cool. Any other Glock that doesnt have a comp and a red dot and an x300 is gay and lame and cringe and poor. Love the content, thanks for not being a shill for anyone.

[@Randomdude556]

KKM comp is the ramjet for heterosexuals.

[@AntonXChigurh]

🤣🤣 Love KKM barrels and comps; the only issue with running the dual port comp for a 9mm is that it will have issues cycling weaker ammo like the 115gr white box stuff...for hotter rounds like the .40sw or 10mm the pressures are high enough the cycling doesn't seem to be much of an issue. I want the ramjet for my 19

[@leftyo9589]

@@AntonXChigurh thats why they make non stock recoil springs, so you can tune the thing to run.

[@Kh2456]

The OG and still the best. Often imitated, never duplicated.

[@____MC____]

Ram.....jet

[@AntonXChigurh]

@@leftyo9589 I am well aware. I run a KKM comp on my G29.

[@virginiaslimdsd]

Chuck "roland" pressburg put the comp on so he wouldn't get carbon on his x300, it's on an old p&s modcast

[@BrownCornelius000]

I recall there used to be a company called Weapons Armament Research that had created a comp called the W.A.R Loc. I think it attached via an aftermarket Lone Wolf barrel, for the Cali market. Radian ended up buying them out.

[@mcnasty0322]

I run a hell cat pro with self indexing comp no lock tight or screws needed just screw on clicks into place and unscrew to take it off

[@Dagger4]

I got a banging deal on a ZEV’d out Glock 34 back when because it didn’t work for shit… couldn’t even spot the wear on it, and once I swapped decent parts back in, it ran like they do.

[@Barely_Outdoors]

I had one. Cleaned it up real nice and sold it for what I paid.

[@ABH313]

I run the Vantage Point Armory comp mounted to an x300. Love how easy it is to remove and how it's not attached to the barrel. Fits perfectly in g17 holsters as well.

I just installed one on my G45. My reasoning is to go faster due to less recoil. And I'll admit it does look cool, but that aside it is expensive, but that wasn't an issue for me. However, if I'd have seen this video beforehand, I probably wouldn't have bought it and just bought a case of ammo instead. Live and learn, I guess.

[@pewpewcnc4625]

Your comment is spot on. At some point it just becomes something fun to have. Comps are cool but ports rule as a mechanical way of reducing recoil. At least that is what I have observed in my own testing. Neither are a necessary upgrade, but who doesn't like flames! Have you run any timed drills to see if you're faster with the comp?

[@rustyreckman2892]

I feel the same about humble marksman

[@JoshuaE-BiblePatriot]

The LAST 10 Seconds of this was hilarious

[@AirborneVet]

Comps are for compensating.

[@JB22636]

I'll take 2!

[@aaronyojimbo1753]

I want More Bill, less others. I'm 59 and have hovered over his videos. Now, I can't miss one. We are not immune to entertainment; it's part of the human condition (Matt). This, however, should be in conjunction with Bill's good sense, whether opinion or not. Thank you.

[@CraigRedacted]

Rule 1, have fun!

[@SDGLFDNC]

I’ve never really had the opportunity to shoot comped pistols, but it’s always been interesting to me. Sounds like it might not be worth spending g serious time on. I absolutely support them on light rifles. I have a Ruger ranch rifle that jumps all over the place without one.

[@realmongolianhours6502]

I mean. No they do PROVABLY do something when the design is good. However you don’t NEED it and the benefit of these little dinky one chamber comps is small at best at the benefit of using most ammo types. If you want to actually get use of a comp, you’ll need to hand load some gassy bois for a proper 3-4-5 chamber comp to work properly and for you to FEEL max benefit. So I agree with ben, if you feel it’s worth it then go for it but for me it’s mostly a range toy/sporting option.

[@KeithKriger]

Doesn’t adding weight and using less recoil ammo will shoot flatter or same as using a comp

[@TheMusashiwarrior]

Great for IDPA carry optic 🤷‍♂️

[@Michael-vh1wc]

Hi Ben, you should do a video on one of your Tanfos!

[@travispowell2471]

No doubt about the Gen 5 barrels. But they certainly changed it. My Gen 5 won’t shoot my reloads that were fine in my Gen 3s. Had to shorten them a good bit. Not a huge deal. But was interesting.

[@traillesstravelled7901]

You heard it. Comps are cool, put em on the yeet cannon and 22lr!

[@DPSS808]

I put a comp on my g19. While I "feel" that it reduced the felt recoil and maybe a little muzzle flip but I wound up taking it off. I just didn't like it. Don't get me wrong, it looked "cool" and I spent less than a hundred bucks (it was the strike industries comp) but it just did weird things to my control of the gun. Hard to explain it but shooting fast I couldn't control it as well as when there was no comp. I'm sure I'm doing a horrible job of explaining it.

[@TheMailmanOfSteel]

What about this vs a factory Glock 19C upper?

[@NESig]

RO's just love them.

[@Pappy7064]

They aren't nearly as loud as a 2011 Race Gun with ports and comp shooting 38 Super major.

[@el_chassi]

ben you shoot concealed ?

[@coach-]

i have one of those 8 hole barrels and it lead me to getting a 19c.

[@TTime685]

I know the Ramjet works pretty well, but $400 for a comp system is kinda ridiclous lol. Even if you can afford it. I have the Strike Industries micro Quad on my M&P and it does the job. Might not look as cool as the Ramjet but it works, and for much less $

I just bought one and haven't shot it yet and I still agree with you after hearing Ben's perspective.

[@DaveJackalope]

It comes with a barrel what a deal!

[@lance9150]

It is for a comp and a good quality barrel. Dude was right, it is just a work around for threaded barrel laws. If you already have a threaded barrel you can throw on a comp and get the same results. They really don't do that much with 9mm, just looks cool imo.

[@PnP-td1mt]

Strike industries is 🗑️

[@TTime685]

​​​@@DaveJackalopeThis is true. I guess it's not horrible if you take that into account. But the only reason it comes with the barrel is due to their proprietary system, you can't use the comp without it. If your gun already comes with a threaded barrel there's plenty other options that will work instead of having to swap your factory barrel. The Faxon EXOS is another good one. You can get their barrel and comp for around $200 or less

[@UncleDanBand64]

I don't know if you saved my marriage but, I still appreciate you😂

[@zaynemikita6897]

Is Ben just grand thumbs weird uncle? The comments are getting wild and I'm here for it. 😂

[@tremolo1297]

Woah, random shade to humble 🥴🤣

[@jasonands1962]

He was way too easy on that phony. He's a thin-skinned, whining hypocrite. Several months ago he posted a YT video from Shotshow showing him flagging someone in the head several times. He then lied over and over, fogetting that his own video showed him doing so. When he realized lying didn't work, he actually said the gun wasn't loaded so flagging was ok. After getting blowback for that irresponsible reply, he attacked the commenters who called him out and banned them from commenting on his channel. All because he wasn't man enough to simply admit he made a mistake. He's a joke.

[@seaocean4868]

The pmm comp is annoying because it needs to be timed and tend to unscrew itself.

[@1scooterpilot1]

I went with the Glock 19C OEM instead of a Radian. I'd rather have an OEM port and compensator. It makes it affordable buying the 19C rather than buying the gun and spending another $400.00. Definitely less muzzle flip but it is louder.

[@armorers_wrench]

My glock is dead nuts accurate. Goes right where I want the round to go. I have hit targets at 150m before.

[@SniffyBT]

Snappy guns probably benefit more from comps/ports than others.

[@callmeeazii]

6:30 yeah, g19 gen5 w/ afterburner+ramjet with 6k through the glock and 4k through the comp, the afterburner doesn't like 115s, but 115s are quite a bit more reliable without the comp and just the barrel. simultaneously, my ramjet eats blazer 124s and also did not like blazer 147 flat noses, but that was around 5k so i blamed it on the recoil spring and replaced it. haven't shot 147s since then though. all in all, it's completely unnecessary, and it is cool, but you are *theoretically* sacrificing reliability with certain loads. ramjet+critical duty 135gr fucks hard though >:)

[@jayobrok4502]

Is Blazer actually copper plated? They list is as FMJ but I always hear people saying it’s plated. The fud range I go to only allows plated or straight lead rounds be fired.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

They have to be FMJ. No way they're plated. If they're ill be shocked.

[@useoftoaster]

@@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw you can scrape a chunk of plating off with a sharp pocketknife. Just checked the box of Blazer brass 124 I have right in front of me. It does take some effort. It is thick plating compared to, say, a copper-washed .22lr, but it's very thin compared to a real jacketed bullet where the jacket is around .012-0.015".

[@jagpilotohio]

@@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw blazer brass is definitely plated. Unfortunately my favorite high quality reloads are plated too. I buy Maxx Tech on purpose specifically for my ported and comp’d guns.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

​@@useoftoaster I don't understand why they would label it FMJ if they're plated.

[@havoc266]

Any reason you shouldn’t lock tight the screw? 🤷‍♂️

[@microchrist6122]

* Are Cops Just Cool? * notification gang here before he changed it

[@Frexican54]

What's wrong with Humble Marksman?

[@tizben]

Nothing lol

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

He's not very humble 😂 and I'm not even sure what his practiscore is.

[@CraigRedacted]

He’s kind of annoying

[@tizben]

@@CraigRedacted dad jokes

[@jasonands1962]

Seriously? He's a thin-skinned, whining little baby. Several months ago he posted a YT video at Shotshow and it showed him flagging someone in the head several times. He then lied over and over, fogetting that his own video showed him doing so. When he realized lying didn't work, he actually said the gun wasn't loaded so flagging was ok. After getting blowback for that moronic reply, he attacked the commenters who called him out and banned them from commenting on his channel. All because he wasn't man enough to simply admit he made a mistake. He's a joke.

[@p20j3ctx]

Comps putting the fire back in firearms

[@JonDinapoli]

I have had alot of luck using S&b 124grain. Not that it matters I only have 1911s and a 2011. Just curious if you liked the s&b ammo.

[@tonypasty7549]

I’m gonna port my g19

[@SoccerVJ2011]

Ben, did your rifle Mantis ever stop working? do you still even use it?

[@hez2k]

That barrel is very picky with the ammo manufacturer. I shoot mainly using magtech steel cased and it won’t fit inside the chamber. Has FTF and FTE consistently. The tolerances are too tight. Glock barrels eat everything

[@Bryan-1980]

On a TTI Canik it sure is 🤣 that gun is trash, at least the one I got was. Super snappy for a 4” 9mm and cost 2-3 times what it’s worth. You can buy a 400 dollar Canik mete sf and screw on a 50 dollar comp to have a gun with the EXACT same recoil impulse as the TTI Canik combat. My PMM barrel and comp for my 365xl works great, as does my Sandhawk, but it’s the most expensive pistol I own right now, so it better work good 😅

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

Lol 😂 That's exactly why I sold my tp9sfx. It was the snappiest 9mm I owned at the time and it had upgraded springs.

[@elfetifilm]

I can't shoot... Buy Comp. Still, I can't shoot. 😉

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

It must be your sights 😂

[@MattWaller04]

High flash ammo already exists though... Winchester white box

[@dkmgm2011]

Don't you dare tell my ports and comps they can't shoot Blazer. What they don't know, can't hurt em.

[@KungFu_JamaisVu]

If comps aren't effective then why are there different divisions in competition?

[@Robbie6298]

The comps in open division are custom tuned to the gun and require a custom hand load that produces a lot of gas to work properly. Can’t just slap a comp on a gun and feed it factory ammo and expect it to shoot like an open gun. If you ran factory ammo through an open gun it won’t even cycle.

[@helixx92]

For self defense, firing from retention with comp/ported guns turns your world grey. 🤣 But they do look cool AF.

[@BrooklynNick718]

I bought a legion precision for under 100 and its been awesome, the radian comp is way overpriced

[@fuhkshet9703]

Well the algorithm loved u

[@Inkushu]

I’ll say a ramjet isn’t necessary for anyone to pay that much for in a free state that allows threaded barrels.

[@Skinzfan81]

Where in the world is Stoeger Sandiego

[@joie0]

Guys that show up with these at matches are usually the most tactical dudes.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

I bet they look cool at least 😂

[@Mako-sz4qr]

Are you guys using the stock Gen 5 recoil spring with the R A ?

[@kris-roadruck]

I use a DPM soft captured spring. Makes the slide action buttery smooth, and supposedly helps counteract changes in the reciprocation introduced by the comp - but TBH it never malfunctioned before I added the spring so that bit is probably marketing hype.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

​@@kris-roadruck I love the DPM recoil system. The only pistol I didn't like it on is my 75b. It launches the brass into another galaxy 😂

[@leftyo9589]

i dont know what the big deal is with cleaning a comped pistol. take the top end off, pop out the recoil spring and tilt the barrel down. clean as needed. there is no need to remove the comp or the barrel to clean the thing 100%. people just want to make things difficult, and have something to whine about.

[@DefaultDadAZ]

I want to see you run something dumb like the "just the tip" barrel on your rainbow sig

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

I wanna comp my m9 but i heard u gotta tune it to make it reliable. Anybody have any experience with em?

[@UponGiantsShoulders]

I got the monsoon tactical chunk port on a glock I built, why? Because its cool and literally everyone that shoots it thinks its the nicest shooting glock they ever shot. Thats it. I might run a few stages with it in open just as a meme experience, I am not competitive anyways due to my disabilities. Fun is fun. What I find most interesting is comparing all of these things, and realizing a 13lb recoil spring made just as much difference as the chunk port, now together... they are really nice.

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

Do you like their cerakote? It's their only finish option. I messed with cerakoting once and it was a bad experience.

[@chasepagans861]

Tuning with springs isn’t a new thing, my comped Glock ran great over a decade ago and runs great today.

[@AirWolf77]

Is anyone else tuning in now just hoping to hear more about the Tony Stark house?

[@UponGiantsShoulders]

Plated ammo will junk up your comp, in ports it can even cause accuracy issues. If aluminum comp getting it clean will damage it or wear your azz out.

[@nvkulk]

Pop tarts are cooler than comps.

[@Thomk121]

This is a funny argument. Guys saying "comps are pointless, ports are pointless. Ports shred bullets, etc." yet you can watch videos of guys shooting without comps or ports, then shoot the same gun with a comp or ports and you can literally see the recoil reduction.

[@UncleDanBand64]

My question would be, will a comped 19 shoot as flat as a 17 or a comped 17 shoot as flat as a 34 or a comped 34 shoot as flat as a 17L???? So, if they are about the same and about the same length....I think I would prefer the increase in fps. Call me crazy.😂

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

It looks like it is legal in IDPA for those of us that compete with a Glock.

[@Echo_6-9]

That’s exactly why I use it and it’s also my carry gun

[@tbenson5966]

New Ruger….. oh look it’s a Glock.

[@andrewgonzales4278]

For general range use and defensive conceal carry I went with an x macro non compensated with the longer barrel over the x macro with the shorter barrel and comp, I couldn't notice a difference when all these engineers and stuff say oh yea whatever 30 40% reduction in recoil I call bs on that statement

[@jagpilotohio]

I have both as well. I notice the difference. It’s actually extremely obvious to me.

[@CompetitiveCupcakeUSPSA]

I'm just gonna start sending people to your videos, I feel like a broken record trying to explain this on repeat behind the counter. Everyone that wants a comp and light on their carry gun has not shot a comp in low light using a WML or in a humid environment.

[@Olivehollow]

Recently sent off a G19 to get ported just for fun. Can’t wait to run that ho

[@coryk6839]

No. Comps establish dominance over other competitors and RO's especially on real rifles. RO's LOVE comped short 308's walking up to the line 😈 Jokes aside I avoid comps on almost all my training rifles and run suppressed whenever I can.

[@rustyreckman2892]

I was think of getting the ramjet set up, but I think I’m going to get a PDP Pro-X PMM instead. I’m one of those money sensitive guys but it seems to make more sense to buy a platform that’s designed with the comp in mind than retrofitting an already fantastic fun (Glock 19). Ben hurry and Pro-X PMM

[@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw]

What about the XR920 Elite?

[@rustyreckman2892]

@@BullseyeBallistics-kf1jw is that a shadow systems?

[@MrRoflmao1000]

Ben got a question for ya I was wondering what your opinion is on auto brightness red dots , I personally dislike most as they get to bright or dim for me to easily maintain target focus . However the RMR HD seems to be a possible choice to fix that. Have you tried it and have any opinion on how it shoots?

[@PnP-td1mt]

“Staccatos cost to much”.. Buys a Glock.. adds ramjet, acro, X300, and all the triggers or all the ports, stippling, and cerakote

[@tylerhelton2262]

All to spend less than a staccato with nothing on it

[@Luke-hw3ne]

hi benn!!!!111111111

[@KONCHWORKS]

YES, free tacos from Taco Bell