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Glock "C" models

Rifleman.308Rifleman.308 Member Posts: 101 ✭✭
edited September 2005 in Ask the Experts
In the market for a Glock Model 23, and I'm considering the "C" model. I'm concerned about jetting fire out of the top of my weapon, however. Does anyone out there have a "C" model, and if so, is the recoil reduction worth the little flamethrowers?

Thanks for any replies.
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  • L_N_LL_N_L Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't own a C model, but I have shot them. The comp does help with recoil, but after about the 3rd or 4th round it's hard (for me at least) to get back on center mass because of the flash blinding you. Most of the people that I know that owns and shoots a C on a regular basis has swapped out barrels to the standard.
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  • 3 weelin geezer3 weelin geezer Member Posts: 19 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do you really notice muzzle flash when you shoot your glock? I have an M44 that shoots fire to about 3 ft forward of the muzzle and I love it. At first, I got it because it makes a bunch of noise then I used it after it got dark and woo hoo! That was cool. I have a picture somewhere of this that I took of myself. All I can say is WOW! [:D] It lit up the place like high noon. I sure would hate to be the weeds in that mess.
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  • 03110311 Member Posts: 148 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the Glock Model 20C, but have never fired it in low light conditions. Even with the pistol being a C model I have not found it hard at all to control as some say. If you do get one and decide you don't like it then you can buy some aftermarket barrels from topglock.com for $88. I bought Federal barrels for all of mine but that was mostly for converting.
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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In low light conditions compensated pistols have more impact on vision than un-compensated. As a carry/defensive piece, myself, I would not carry a compensated pistol, but for regular shooting applications they are fine and the compensator is helpful and in the normal lighting conditions there is really little to no concern about the compensator diminishing vision.


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  • btkbtk Member Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I personally would not shoot a compensated model due to the night blindness. I do know a few other cops that shoot them. I think you would be able to control the recoil by upgrading guide rods and springs, recoil and striker. Aro-tek make good rods titanium and stainless steel. Wolff makes good 22# recoil reduction springs.
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  • pepsiedpepsied Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 23C, great for the range. I will never carry a ported model. If you have to shoot from the "Tuck" position, it would be unpleasent at the least unless you have SPF 2000 on.
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  • RadCatRadCat Member Posts: 680 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have built and fired several "ported/compensated" hanguns/pistols, both for defense and competition. Results vary with the ammo used and the burning rate of yhe powder used in the cartridges.

    During the firing cycle hot gases/debris will be shot upwards, and it could be hazardous to shoot from the hip, close to your body. This is the item of most consideration.

    The so called "blinding" flash is usually non-existing, unless you are using a very fast burning powder, and even then it doesn't seem to flare out untill the gases reach a few inches above the barrel, leaving clear a path above the barrel. It is by no means a flash-like with very low number of lumens to really blind you. If you are in total darkness, even a regular non-ported barrel will create a "flash" that can disorient you, if you are shooting ammo with a high flash signature. Avoid using such ammo, if you intend to shoot much "in total darkness".

    Along with many others I shoot IPSC in "night-time" matches here in south Florida, using an "open class" compensated and ported gun with red dot optical sights. We shoot very fast at various kinds of targets. So far I haven't heard of anybody complaining of being blinded by the (sometimes humongous) plumes coming out of the ports. Most powders used do not produce as big a flare as you might think. The force of the exhaust gases and the damage they can do is something else altogether. I have seen some sheets of plywood fly/break apart when some shooters shot their compensated guns through windows cut in them.

    Most people will point/use their handguns forward of their eyes, as they take a sight picture. In these more normal circumstances you shouldn't have a problem with the "port gases". Not too many people do shoot from the hip right next to their bodies, as it can be dangerous even with an "un-ported" gun. It's like pointing the gun between your legs to shoot behind you. [:D][:D][:D][8D][8D][}:)][;)]

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