Where Do Compensators Work?

A Compensator is a device that's usually attached at the end of a barrel. It's objective is to take those gases and redirect them in a way that is advantageous to the shooter. How you might ask? Well if the gases are directed in such a matter, it will actually help the user shoot flatter.

Do compensators do anything?

What Does a Compensator Do? Most compensators divert gases and muzzle blast in a downward fashion to keep the firearm from rising during the firing sequence. ... The 45 ACP round, while fired on full auto, would cause the muzzle to rise due to recoil and the Cutts Compensator helped keep the guns on target.

How does a compensator work?

Basically, a compensator (or comp) harnesses energy from the gas escaping after the bullet leaves the barrel. The high pressure gas pushing the bullet blasts out of the barrel at an even higher speed than the bullet is traveling. This gas contributes to the recoil force by way of the conservation of mass.