Auto Pistol Porting
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dacoontz
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flhr95,
It is your gun to do whatever you want with but most people here are somewhat collectors and perfer to keep guns original. From a collector standpoint it diminshes the value of the gun tremendously. I know your CS45 isn't an old time wheel gun or anything but would be considered a great gun to have in any autoloaders collection.
Having said that, I would never port that gun. I don't see nearly enough benefit in comparison to all the negatives. Besides the negative effect on value, if you port it all it will do is blind the hell out of you if you ever shoot in dark light. That is a perfect packing gun and would be awesome to carry. Heaven forbid you should ever have to use it in a protection type scenario, but if you did and it was dark, then the first shot would be the only one you could see very well. Take care, and great pistol you got there.
It is your gun to do whatever you want with but most people here are somewhat collectors and perfer to keep guns original. From a collector standpoint it diminshes the value of the gun tremendously. I know your CS45 isn't an old time wheel gun or anything but would be considered a great gun to have in any autoloaders collection.
Having said that, I would never port that gun. I don't see nearly enough benefit in comparison to all the negatives. Besides the negative effect on value, if you port it all it will do is blind the hell out of you if you ever shoot in dark light. That is a perfect packing gun and would be awesome to carry. Heaven forbid you should ever have to use it in a protection type scenario, but if you did and it was dark, then the first shot would be the only one you could see very well. Take care, and great pistol you got there.
Nay on porting
I once had a Springfield Armory V-10 compact (45ACP). It had two slots cut in the top of the slide on both sides of the sighting plane. The barrel had two rows of five ports each. Can't say that it improved handling or was worth the effort on a pistol of that size - but it sure made for an impressive light show. Not something I'd recommend for a pistol that might be used as a carry piece or defensive gun. And since it was an Officer's Model (compact), its value as a target pistol was limited, too.
My 2 cents worth, anyway.
Bill
I once had a Springfield Armory V-10 compact (45ACP). It had two slots cut in the top of the slide on both sides of the sighting plane. The barrel had two rows of five ports each. Can't say that it improved handling or was worth the effort on a pistol of that size - but it sure made for an impressive light show. Not something I'd recommend for a pistol that might be used as a carry piece or defensive gun. And since it was an Officer's Model (compact), its value as a target pistol was limited, too.
My 2 cents worth, anyway.
Bill
handgunner356
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I think you would have a hard time telling the differance. With the short barrel there is not much leverage, and the low pressure of the 45 round does not create the volume of gas for porting to have much effect.
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flhr95
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Alot of great advice coming from this post, please keep it up.
Beemer-mark
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I have a 5" SA V ported. Can't tell any difference between the SA and the un-ported Colt or Kimber as far as handling.
The ported is very loud, usually a fireball, lead and copper flies out, cleaning can be a PIA. I just can't think of anything good to say about porting a barrel except it looks cool.
The ported is very loud, usually a fireball, lead and copper flies out, cleaning can be a PIA. I just can't think of anything good to say about porting a barrel except it looks cool.
dicky r
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Bob Cogan (Accurate Plating and Weapory) ported my 4566 TSW. He also hardchromed it. I think it's a fallacy about being blinded. I don't notice it at all in the daylight, and compared to a non ported gun in low light it's really not any different than muzzle flash. Think about how fast the gas and flash leave the barrel and how fast you're sight picture develops. You'd have to have Ferrari vision to be affected. As far as noise goes I shoot with hearing protection so I don't notice. In a social situation who cares? The hardchroming aids cleaning so much that I can clean the ports with a Qtip in about 2 minutes,and I shoot lead. I'm a believer and I wasn't a fan of porting before this. Most people that have shot my gun agree, and they were skeptical before they tried it.
Bob Cogan (Accurate Plating and Weapory) ported my 4566 TSW. He also hardchromed it. I think it's a fallacy about being blinded. I don't notice it at all in the daylight, and compared to a non ported gun in low light it's really not any different than muzzle flash. Think about how fast the gas and flash leave the barrel and how fast you're sight picture develops. You'd have to have Ferrari vision to be affected. As far as noise goes I shoot with hearing protection so I don't notice. In a social situation who cares? The hardchroming aids cleaning so much that I can clean the ports with a Qtip in about 2 minutes,and I shoot lead. I'm a believer and I wasn't a fan of porting before this. Most people that have shot my gun agree, and they were skeptical before they tried it.
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KurtC
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Porting is not recommended for a belly gun. If you have use it up close, such as during retention phase of qualification, all that crap blows straight up into your face.
It's fine for a race gun or for hunting, but I don't recommend it for a defensive pistol.
It's fine for a race gun or for hunting, but I don't recommend it for a defensive pistol.
I carry a G23C on duty and have run it through dozens and dozens of courses of fire; tactical, static, day time, night time, standing, sitting, prone, etc., etc., etc. In over 10,000 rounds I have never experienced any of the issues that are always brought up when people ask about porting. No flash, no debris, no burnt skin, etc. The only thing I have ever experienced is a dirty front sight, noticeably less muzzle flip and somewhat less recoil.
RedCardinal
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I just got my 40 Recon back from the Performance Center. I sent it in to have the ported barrel cut flush with the slide. They originally told me that no barrels were available to make an extra barrel, but when they received it, they had found a barrel. Now I have the original ported 4 1/4" barrel and a new 3 1/2" flush barrel. For concealed carry and close quarters combat, a ported barrel is not recommended. In addition, a ported firearm is not approved by my agency. There are too many stories about flash and trash. Do a Google search and see for yourself. I now have a PC 40 Recon that I can use, and if I ever sell it, it can be restored to the original configuration.
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