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July 3rd, 2008, 07:42 PM
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Ported vs Compensated
Is their a difference in these terms?
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July 3rd, 2008, 07:47 PM
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Yes, ported generally means that there are ports cut out of the barrel and slide if applicable, a compensator is attached to the end of the barrel and is generally an external device.
I'll try and find some pics to demonstrate the difference.
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July 3rd, 2008, 07:48 PM
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JD just beat me to it...just as he said!
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July 3rd, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Ported:
 Compenstated:  Note the external muzzle break.
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July 3rd, 2008, 10:16 PM
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JD & Ridgeline,
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