Best Compensator Buyer Guide (2023).

Compensators, once a niche product, are now a commonplace muzzle device. Compensators are available for a wide range of rifles. They are also available for handguns. Not just for competition guns, but for carry pistols. This is not surprising, since materials have become lighter and ammunition has advanced. While not a comprehensive list, here are a few highlights of compensators available for popular rifles and handguns. Cartridges such as the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge have become extremely popular in the past decade. Many companies continue to produce.30 caliber muzzle devices which work well with the 6.5 family. Others decided to design dedicated models for the 6.5 Creedmoor. The M11 Severe Duty 6.5mm is a muzzle brake and compensater that not only reduces the recoil but also eliminates the muzzle jump. MSRP: $109.99-119.99 // precisionarmament.comSmall handguns can be snappy and hard to master. Samson’s Pocket Comp is the perfect solution for your S&W M&P Shield. It is a small, contoured addition to your gun that blends in with the slide and the frame. This is a well-designed product that can help to tame the most impulsive of carry loads. MSRP: $66.95 // samson-mfg.comCompensators on pistols have become very much a hot ticket item in the last couple of years. The ZEV V2 is a product that has been specialized to fit Glock pistols. It could be one of the best choices for your carry gun. It will increase the length of your barrel, and also impact your draw time, so it is worth considering if you plan to carry your pistol often. This model is very popular and unlike other compensators, it does not require a thread-locker. This will not hide flash in low light situations. Because it is a one port design, muzzle flash may be vented upwards and affect your sight picture. MSRP: $104 // zevtechnologies.comThe Ruger 10/22 is not exactly known for being a brute on the shoulder. Likewise, the .22 LR cartridge is not known as a caliber that produces significant muzzle rise when shooting.Nevertheless, some people like to remove any jump at the muzzle, even in something as small as a .22 caliber rifle. There may be a slight muzzle rise in a gun like the 10/22. However, in general, adding a compensator to a rimfire is a cosmetic enhancement. MSRP: $65. // tacticalsol.comIn regards to the overall design, the CMMG Linear Compensator has a simple look. It is not as simple to reduce muzzle rise. Instead of venting gas upwards, it redirects it directly forward and dissipates it in front of muzzle. This comp is not only an effective way to control muzzle flip but it also has a minimal profile. It is barely larger than the standard A2 flash concealer. This is a great choice if you want to achieve a classic look or are looking for something minimal. It won’t interfere with the lines of your build. MSRP: $74.95/ cmmg.comAs compensators go, this is not a cookie cutter design. Strike industries went out of the box and made a dedicated brake that is effective, but adds minimal size while matching the outside diameters of many types handguards. The brake also works as an glass breaker. The Cookie Cutter is a good choice for lightweight and shorter guns. However, it is not a muzzle flash hider, so you should expect to see a lot of flash when firing. MSRP: $68.95 // strikeindustries.comSince Ruger introduced the popular PC Carbine, there has been an explosion of accessories made for it.Chambered for popular pistol cartridges-.40 S&W and 9mm-the lightweight rifle accepts Ruger magazines as well as Glock-pattern ones with the use of an adapter. The 9mm is by far the most popular version. Because it is so lightweight, some shooters report that the muzzle rises when they fire rapid-fire strings. The Game Changer Pro compensator, which is made of all-steel and has a robust size, adds weight to the muzzle. These will ensure that your PC Carbine, or any other 9mm PCC compatible, stays on target while you plink. MSRP: $59.99 // tandemkross.comSurefire has been in the muzzle device game for quite some time. The PROCOMP brakes offer a great option for those who are looking for a quality product at a good price but don’t want to mount a suppressor. It is a little longer than some compensators. This is a disadvantage, but it is a great choice if you want to control recoil while firing quickly. MSRP: $99/ surefire.comAdjust your shooting precision by using our 62 MOA targets, which are perfect for handguns and rifles. Crafted in collaboration with Storm Tactical for accuracy and versatility.Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter and get your downloadable target pack sent straight to your inbox. Stay up to date with the latest information on firearms.