Pistol Ports that Work.

[@Tampagunwerx]

Thanks for featuring us Ben! I appreciate it a ton! Super cool to be featured alongside other great options!

[@DaveandDebe]

Where are you located I live in Tampa and there's no listing of your business whatsoever do you have an address or a phone number because nothing comes up when I search for you?

[@Razorback_Tactics]

How do I see y'all's offerings?

[@l337l0gan]

​@@Razorback_Tactics I found them on Facebook and messaged there.

[@wisemencompany]

@@Razorback_Tacticsgo to their instagram. Tampa Gun Werx

[@keithrange4457]

6:58 - ive seen guntubers sacrifice their face and arms, shooting ported guns from retention. It is definitely not just gas expelled. Shards of copper jacket and lead are ejected and can be deeply embedded in your skin. Nightwood Guns channel fired many different types of ports, including ports created via EDM, and those still ejected shrapne - shown on video Im not saying dont carry ported guns, just be aware that in close retention firing, it can potentially permanently blind you (id not be concerned with small shrapnel hitting your arms in a self defense use, just the eyes)

[@patriotfromthenoket6141]

Well done. I’m a huge fan of the MT Lucky 7’s as well. The most expensive and lead times are long but worth it. Always wanted to compare to their Ghengis comp. 🤘

[@davidaustin4407]

Porting just works! I think the people bashing have just never tried it. I have fired in darkness and was never blinded. I have fired ported J-frames from inside jacket pockets and there was no fire to my clothing. Anything that helps mitigate recoil and increases followup shots is worth having. Porting has come a long way. I am an old head used to magnaporting and Glock 19c's. The stuff coming out now is very impressive but also very expensive. Thanks for your video

[@blantant]

I go back and forth on the reliability. My Glocks with ports and lighter springs have to be cleaned and lubed eventually (1500 rounds) whereas my nonported ones never. Also there is very weak ejection with light ammo with ports. Is that minor decrease in the reliable operational window worth it. People can make that choice for themselves

[@wisemencompany]

I have never experienced what you are saying. Factory springs and same old Glock reliability, even with frangible ammo.

[@terrarecon]

Shooting a ported firearm in the dark and not being blinded does not tell a full story. If you are in pitch black darkness and your eyes have settled into their night vision mode, you will experience port blast affecting your night vision. If you are shooting in an environment at night that has some lighting, then your eyes have not settled into full night vision mode. I am not hating, I am going a little bit more in-depth on something that has nuances people overlook or never consider. Carrying a ported pistol for EDC makes sense because most people are going to be going about their normal business in the day and at night where they go into a restaurant, a Quick Trip for beer, your eyes are constantly be subjected to light sources at night. If you are in a purely tactically environment so dark that you almost need night vision, ported and compensated firearms are not ideal. There is more to, "it just never affected me."

[@saintmichael753]

At 7:13 you mention ported retention shooting dangers myths being dispelled repeatedly, do you mind sharing any recommended vids on this? As others have commented, Nightwood Guns channel and others have vids clearly showing spalling/shrapnel coming out of ported barrels and it literally embedded shrapnel into his own arm for months.

[@njcranes]

I also have a 7 port done, just like the MT, but done local to me in Philly at Printz F ireA rms. Totally changed the handling of my 5" Prodigy. Amazing

[@GlockFanboy45]

PORT EVERYTHING!! Thinking about porting my Axg legion I wonder how that will be with it already being comped?

[@Tampagunwerx]

If done correctly can help even more with reduction!

[@tony-kq5iw]

I’m on the wait list with Monsoon Tactical to get lucky 7’s porting on my Echelon and Staccato P. Can’t wait

[@wisemencompany]

Worth the wait.

[@GlockFanboy45]

Sent my echelon slide out to get ported can’t wait for it to come back feels like forever!

[@TheContemporaryCrusader]

I need to try out ports one of these days, maybe on the Staccato P. I have micro comps from PMM and Radian and have been extremely happy with them. Thanks for the info!

[@wisemencompany]

Miss ya man.

[@TheContemporaryCrusader]

@@wisemencompany you too man!

[@Tampagunwerx]

From our testing, something like our K9 Ports perfom better than Comps.

[@dano137]

@@TampagunwerxCan you share how you test them? I’m starting to test different porting styles using a ransom rest and measuring angle of climb to collect actual data that seems to be missing from the industry.

[@bubbas.blasters]

Ports are a part of my religion. I prefer a lighter rsa personally but they are not required as you stated. I find they cycle better and lock back more reliably for me even with my high grip.

[@wisemencompany]

Ahh yes! Good to see you here my friend. You are a connoisseur of the port.

[@yockhunter]

Love the video first timer here. Been waiting on a video like this to hit my feed, going to port my Sabre Dagger

[@Tampagunwerx]

We know a guy....

[@galenclaybrooks601]

I used Tampa gun werxs my oz9 was really flat, I would get your stuff done asap , when I sent mine in the turn around was 4-5 it doubled in a week so I expect it to keep getting longer and longer

[@shannonmarcantel7993]

I run a ZEV OZ9C with a ramjet, tungsten guide road and 15 lb spring. Nice and flat with great return to zero. After a lot of testing with spring rates from 13 - 18 I settled on 15. Been thinking about Lucky 7 or DSC V8 for my Staccato P but haven’t decided. Any experience between the 2 port styles? It’s steel frame and doesn’t really need it but it’s fun to play.

[@wisemencompany]

No experience.

[@inferninx]

I am curious about combining porting with a comp on the end. Tier1concealed talked about it in one of their videos, but I’m more concerned about the point of diminishing returns when it comes to porting VS comps, or combining the two, especially with the ramjet. If you comp a gun and then have it ported too, but you run hotter ammo like nato pressure 124 grain as your standard training ammo to take advantage of the extra pressure and gas, at what point is it going to be detrimental or overcompensating? If we’re chasing the dragon of recoil elimination in handguns, we might as well rule out all the possibilities right?

[@Richardjohnson6969]

Then do it up and post a video 🤙🏽

[@zimbo9087]

Thanks for the info! Would be cool to have the prices included on each of the different options

[@kylesmith7733]

Porting absolutely is effective. If it wasn’t I don’t think Glock would’ve sold their “C” model guns, or smith and wesson with some of their performance center guns.

[@ethanvanzant2402]

I have a G34 with Legion Precision porting. Thing shoots like a dream.

[@memedealer171]

With your carry, what ammo do you use? And did you change the recoil spring?

[@fayth25567]

What’s your thoughts on the Glock 19c? Is it a worthy option?

[@wisemencompany]

It’s a fine gun but the ports are not as effective as any of these in the video.

[@b-rye5094]

Have you experienced any malfunctions due to the porting? I had a radian ramjet and it exasperated glocks limp writing issue in a g19 and a g45. If I shot without a really strong grip I would get failures to extract. If I would shoot non dominate hand I would get a malfunctions on almost every round with both guns. Take it out and had zero issues, even trying to limp wrist it wpuld cycle, but the comp wouldn't allow it to cycle.

[@wisemencompany]

Tuning is sometimes needed with comps. Recoil springs mainly.

[@BishopCross]

Any issues with spalling on your edc?

[@CA.0verview]

3:30 what spring weight do you have going on for your mac defense porting package?

[@wisemencompany]

Stock spring.

[@keithrange4457]

3:25 "Does a longer barrel help ports? - a longer allows more gasses to build up" The amount of gas generated from any given round is going to be identical, even if you have a 0in barrel. However, the further the ports are down toward the end of a barrel will allow better velocity because the gasses have had more time to expand. A longer barrel would accomplish distancing the ports

[@Heteachethmyhandstowar]

Nice video. Some of what you said reminds me of a video I made a while back.

[@wisemencompany]

What’s the name of the video? I’ll check it out.

[@DookeyRidr]

One not mentioned here is Mag-Na-Port, they are the OG of porting work. Been at it for 40+ years with *VERY* effective porting jobs.

[@bigbear3062]

A very good review helped me tons thank you sir

[@death-to-dogma6142]

What barrels do you send off to get ported?

[@curgunner]

Longer barrel should help with ports just because it’s a more advantageous lever.

[@jackjoachim318]

Is either of the monsoon tactical slides nitride coated. I’m concerned that cerakote won’t hold up to edc.

[@wisemencompany]

No. What is your concern if the cerakote doesn’t hold up?

[@jackjoachim318]

@@wisemencompany just would rather not have to re cerakote it every 2 years or so.

[@markburton9074]

How much difference is there between the six-pack and lucky 7? I’m kinda torn between the two.

[@bearlee_accurate]

I see your green g19 slide is a TradeCraft Armament. I have the very same cut with the included 10 hole porting. Is there any reason you went away from that?

[@NavYblu99]

In your experience, how does a ported G34 shoot compared to a comped G19? By comped I mean "really" comped (KKM, PMM Ultra, 417 dual port, etc.) I've got this wild idea in my head that a ported G34 would shoot 95% as well as a comped G19 without the reduction in reliability envelope.

[@wisemencompany]

I would always choose a ported pistol over a comp’d. I don’t think comps are bad at keeping the gun level but I have had reliability issues with them.

[@Robertrtg-vc3px]

Review an inline port from angel city armory !!

[@tspeegle007]

And you prefer the SRO as well?

[@wisemencompany]

yes.

[@DAP-1776]

I liked comps but I’ve gravitated to porting instead. Less issues with logistics.

[@wisemencompany]

I agree

[@chrisalexander2534]

Do you recommend three or five ports from Mac defense on a Glock 34?

[@wisemencompany]

depends on your barrel length.

[@bernardbarr2354]

Thanks,B

[@SmileyShoots]

Would have been awesome to see the comparison including AlphaDog where the ports are cut on the right and left sides of the slide allowing you to better focus on the rise and fall of your dot!

[@Tampagunwerx]

Cuts made laterally have almost no benefits. Even when talking about V ports. There are significantly more benefits to inline top ports that essentially anything else!

[@DaveandDebe]

I live in Tampa florida, I just did a search for Tampa Gun Works in absolutely nothing comes up, what is the actual name of the place you were talking about? Is it even in tampa? Cuz it's not called Tampa Gun Works

[@puma51921]

Is Tampa gun werx

[@TheRancor53]

Does monsoon back bore their ports too?

[@Butch.Ernesta]

Great video. Super torn between Luck7’s or RamJet for my g45.

[@wisemencompany]

Lucky 7’s.

[@Maurice3774]

NCEngravers do awesome ports also

[@michael2w]

I'll second that. They ported a Canik SFT for me. Was surprised how much of a difference it makes. They do it slightly different than most with the curved / slanted horizontal cuts.

[@SpaceRanger187]

I want to see ported with a comp

[@notyoaveragejosay1577]

I wish arc would've kept the bronze barrels

[@wisemencompany]

Yes

[@daniellamon8875]

Great video!!!!

[@wisemencompany]

appreciate it.

[@PnP-td1mt]

Is it laser cut or EDM?

[@CA.0verview]

1:30 I would describe it as, it returns, your gun to the original point of them sooner. Vs “flat “

[@wisemencompany]

Good way of putting it.

[@CrystalLakeLegacy]

Did you have Mac Defense re-nitride your slide after the window cut? Asking bcuz I plan on sending them a slide and barrel to port with a bare metal optic cut(if I don’t Rustoleum spray the cut area) and I really like the color and finish of my brownells 34 slide and don’t want something that I won’t like.. and their website pix of their nitride service don’t do a good job of showing the quality of nitriding they do/are having done just like other company’s websites that offer nitride service

[@mikejaan66]

I have a Glock 19C and XMacro and they are pretty legit for a factory guns!

[@529adreyes]

@mikejaan66 do you prefer one over the other ?

[@mikejaan66]

My 19C has a stipple and accelerator cuts it runs so flat! I’d pick it over the macro.

[@megaman010391]

Factory comps or ports are they way to go. Less issues.

[@Homesteading_heathen]

I personally love my arc division.

[@kalkapahulehua4839]

Same same

[@BushLeaguefl]

I would know that run anywhere 🥰🥰😂😂

[@christhompson1811]

Can I get my shield plus ported ❤

[@jvz1448]

Check out Floyd’s custom. They do amazing work on S&W as well as other guns

[@revvaddictz]

Had me at Ports!!! Lost me at Glock!!!

[@joshmajor8662]

WOW!!!…. I really am spoiled apparently Lol my guy is 1-3 days for porting with 1 cerekote color finish. I drop it off on Friday and pick it up Monday morning 🤷‍♂️ haha YES!!! He’s a licensed machine shop, not billy Bob with a drill press Lol 😂👍 the catch is, he ONLY does 3 brands and refuses to do ANYTHING “adventurous” 😢

[@AJohnSmith]

Ramjet beats the ARC slide.

[@wisemencompany]

I would agree.

[@SunshineAcresCollective]

I thought this was going to be about drinking Port wine…

[@wisemencompany]

That’s next video.

[@tylerfrogley1227]

Port or die

[@PnP-td1mt]

I noticed your guns aren’t locking back when empty

[@wisemencompany]

Sometimes. Magazines are the culprit. Just worn out springs.

[@CA.0verview]

A want my g.

[@josephsmith5181]

verified historical fact: The hk vp70 had multiple ports within the first 2 inches of barrel which lowered velocity to subsonic, approximattely 380 velocities. the HK mp5ks had ports within 2 inches of barrel to reduce velocity to subsonic, apprximately .380 velocities apparently uneducated, schizoid ramblings: if you put ports close to the chamber in your barrels you'll lose significant velocity. i'll take ports after the 3.5" mark and not a mm before, than you

[@seaocean4868]

its just not worth it over a comp ever

[@megaman010391]

Ports are great, but I've seen reliability issues with glocks and sigs. Slower slide action, dirty sights, FTF and more cleaning. A duty weapon or carry weapon should not experience these issues. Duty weopons should be left stock except for factory ports, optic ready slides or optic cuts done by a reputable company.

[@hansblitz7770]

Gamer nonsense that guy's who use these in a martial sense totally ignore. Go play with your little toy little boy.