barrel ports - storm lake

[daveyburt]

Hi Folks,

I'm looking to be mildly educated about the effect of ports on a handgun barrel. I'm considering a G23 and a 9mm storm lake conversion kit. Looks like they come as Std. 'non' or multiple ported options available.

#1 - Of what benefit are ports?

#2 - Of what benefit are more ports?

#3 - being a newb, i have to ask, is a ported barrel legal in MA?

thanks!

 

[SSShooter]

Ported is legal in MA.

The reason for the porting is to deflect and diffuse the gasses as shots are fired, reducing muzzle rise so that a follow-up shot can be made quicker. They also tend to deflect flames up and to the side, depending on the porting, which can be a problem when shooting in the dark. More ports = more diffusion/deflection, less muzzle rise.

If you search around here, there have been a few discussions on the pros and cons of ported barrels in the past.

 

[daveyburt]

thanks SSS!

summized perfectly!

 

[Supermoto]

It really depends on how the port are made for them to be effective. Just drilling holes in the barrel don't make a effective port. Then you need to tune the load to the ports. They do work, but not as well as a comp

I would look at schuemman barrels