cledford3
02-22-2008, 11:28
I’m starting to dabble into building an open gun and need some feedback on the best comp to go with. I may be trying to do too much, but would like the option of switching back and forth between 9mm major and 40S&W (if possible) on my Glock 22. I’ve decided on the G22 as after having owned a G35, G24 I shoot the 22 much better for some reason. At this point I'm investing the money to obtain an education and to play but intend this to be a serious process to build the best system for when I get serious.
First, will I even be able to make major out of a G22 length barrel for either caliber, with a comp?
Next question, if I end up only being able to go one route or the other – which is the better at working a comp (9mm or the 40)? I realize that with the 9mm I can stuff more rounds in the mag – so would think that it would be preferred if only picking one – but which is actually going to work better as open cartridge?
Next question – I really like what I see with KKM as far as the profile of their comp. For me, performance is important, but I’d like the gun to look decent as well. The KKM comp looks MUCH nicer IMHO then the LWD. In this area however, KKM only has 3 port comps for 9mm diameter bullets, vs. their 4 port 40 comps. Would it be a detriment to the effectiveness of the 9mm to only have 3 ports? Would it be better to go with the 40 4 port comp and run it on a KKM 9mm to 40 conversion barrel?
Any feedback on the LWD comps? They appear to be more complex then KKM (so I'm assumign possibly mor eeffective), but also are made from aluminum and are ugly as sin…
Any feedback on the SJC comp/mount combo? It looks like a real slick piece of hardware – but how effective is it going to be compared to a dedicated (barrel mounted) comp? Am I going to lose performance over however much either of the cartridges would work a dedicated comp? How much? I really like what I see with their product and they have an awesome rep – but want to do due diligence because, at $400, it is a very expensive accessory.
Finally, what is the worth in going with a G35/24 length setup with ports in the barrel AND a comp? Is it worth considering for the extra expense? (LWD suggested it) How much more (if any) does it make achieving major?
Any other advice going down this path would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Calvin
First, will I even be able to make major out of a G22 length barrel for either caliber, with a comp?
Next question, if I end up only being able to go one route or the other – which is the better at working a comp (9mm or the 40)? I realize that with the 9mm I can stuff more rounds in the mag – so would think that it would be preferred if only picking one – but which is actually going to work better as open cartridge?
Next question – I really like what I see with KKM as far as the profile of their comp. For me, performance is important, but I’d like the gun to look decent as well. The KKM comp looks MUCH nicer IMHO then the LWD. In this area however, KKM only has 3 port comps for 9mm diameter bullets, vs. their 4 port 40 comps. Would it be a detriment to the effectiveness of the 9mm to only have 3 ports? Would it be better to go with the 40 4 port comp and run it on a KKM 9mm to 40 conversion barrel?
Any feedback on the LWD comps? They appear to be more complex then KKM (so I'm assumign possibly mor eeffective), but also are made from aluminum and are ugly as sin…
Any feedback on the SJC comp/mount combo? It looks like a real slick piece of hardware – but how effective is it going to be compared to a dedicated (barrel mounted) comp? Am I going to lose performance over however much either of the cartridges would work a dedicated comp? How much? I really like what I see with their product and they have an awesome rep – but want to do due diligence because, at $400, it is a very expensive accessory.
Finally, what is the worth in going with a G35/24 length setup with ports in the barrel AND a comp? Is it worth considering for the extra expense? (LWD suggested it) How much more (if any) does it make achieving major?
Any other advice going down this path would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Calvin
