Compensators on Pistols - how much do they work? IDPA Carry optics study

Compensators on pistols are becoming more and more popular from brands like SIG Sauer, Shadow Systems, Zev Technologies, Bul Armory, Taran Tactical and others releasing pistols from the factory with compensators - but how much do they work? IDPA recently updated their rules to allow factory built compensated pistols - so we study it through that lens.

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0:00 Intro
0:41 Overview
2:38 What makes a good gun
10:14 Stuff that doesn't matter
11:39 Where compensators fit in
14:24 Using compensators with factory ammo
15:05 guns tested
18:00 IDPA 5x5 classifier test
22:19 IDPA Match feedback
25:40 Daniel's Picks
27:23 David's Picks

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