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The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Regardless, if you are an AK guy and you're looking to upgrade your trigger, check out the new XAK family coming soon from HIPERFIRE. Again, they'll be available in three models and range in price from $75 to $95.<\/p>\n","post_title":"HIPERFIRE AK Trigger: The New XAK Family of Triggers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiperfire-ak-trigger","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-20 12:25:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-20 17:25:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/04\/04\/hiperfire-ak-trigger\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123056,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-03-03 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-03 14:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Subjectively, shooting the new trigger was the nicest experience I've ever had shooting an AK. To make a comparison, it make the AK trigger feel like, well, a HIPERFIRE AR-15 platform trigger. That was probably the goal to begin with, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless, if you are an AK guy and you're looking to upgrade your trigger, check out the new XAK family coming soon from HIPERFIRE. Again, they'll be available in three models and range in price from $75 to $95.<\/p>\n","post_title":"HIPERFIRE AK Trigger: The New XAK Family of Triggers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiperfire-ak-trigger","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-20 12:25:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-20 17:25:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/04\/04\/hiperfire-ak-trigger\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123056,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-03-03 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-03 14:00:00","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  • HIPERSHOE finger pad reduces the perceived trigger pull weight for a lighter feel, and offers 6 positions for adjustability to fit the users personal preference (on the Mark-2 and Mark-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Subjectively, shooting the new trigger was the nicest experience I've ever had shooting an AK. To make a comparison, it make the AK trigger feel like, well, a HIPERFIRE AR-15 platform trigger. That was probably the goal to begin with, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless, if you are an AK guy and you're looking to upgrade your trigger, check out the new XAK family coming soon from HIPERFIRE. Again, they'll be available in three models and range in price from $75 to $95.<\/p>\n","post_title":"HIPERFIRE AK Trigger: The New XAK Family of Triggers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiperfire-ak-trigger","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-20 12:25:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-20 17:25:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/04\/04\/hiperfire-ak-trigger\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123056,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-03-03 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-03 14:00:00","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  • Short 2+ lbs. pull weight (depending on user supplied spring selection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • HIPERSHOE finger pad reduces the perceived trigger pull weight for a lighter feel, and offers 6 positions for adjustability to fit the users personal preference (on the Mark-2 and Mark-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Subjectively, shooting the new trigger was the nicest experience I've ever had shooting an AK. To make a comparison, it make the AK trigger feel like, well, a HIPERFIRE AR-15 platform trigger. That was probably the goal to begin with, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless, if you are an AK guy and you're looking to upgrade your trigger, check out the new XAK family coming soon from HIPERFIRE. Again, they'll be available in three models and range in price from $75 to $95.<\/p>\n","post_title":"HIPERFIRE AK Trigger: The New XAK Family of Triggers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiperfire-ak-trigger","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-20 12:25:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-20 17:25:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/04\/04\/hiperfire-ak-trigger\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123056,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-03-03 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-03 14:00:00","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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  • Short 2+ lbs. pull weight (depending on user supplied spring selection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • HIPERSHOE finger pad reduces the perceived trigger pull weight for a lighter feel, and offers 6 positions for adjustability to fit the users personal preference (on the Mark-2 and Mark-3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Subjectively, shooting the new trigger was the nicest experience I've ever had shooting an AK. To make a comparison, it make the AK trigger feel like, well, a HIPERFIRE AR-15 platform trigger. That was probably the goal to begin with, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless, if you are an AK guy and you're looking to upgrade your trigger, check out the new XAK family coming soon from HIPERFIRE. Again, they'll be available in three models and range in price from $75 to $95.<\/p>\n","post_title":"HIPERFIRE AK Trigger: The New XAK Family of Triggers","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiperfire-ak-trigger","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-20 12:25:13","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-20 17:25:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/04\/04\/hiperfire-ak-trigger\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123056,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-03-03 09:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-03 14:00:00","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1qdAWY1OJ0g\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Pistol compensators. They're extremely popular right now, to the point that several manufacturers are now offering in house compensated guns<\/a>. But do they actually work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    How Pistol Compensators Function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    All compensators work in largely the same way. The ports in the comp redirect some of the expanding gas behind the bullet. This helps flatten recoil and keep the gun on target for faster follow-up shots. We know that comps work well on rifles, and thanks to years of competition shooting, we know they work well on hot-rodded race guns. But what about \"normal\" rounds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Difference Between Compensators and Porting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Pardon a bit of technical jargon here, but this is also important. Compensators and barrel porting are not the same things. Barrel porting are cuts into the barrel that go all the way through. Theoretically, they should work the same as a compensator. The problem is that in actuality they often don't. If done poorly, barrel porting can shave lead and copper off the bullet and make the gun less accurate. On the other hand, a compensator is an unrifled portion of barrel or attached to the barrel. It has what's called an \"expansion chamber\" which is larger than the diameter of the barrel as well. Proper compensators don't shave lead, and are even safe to use when shooting from retention, although they might be more exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Testing Whether Compensators Work: Objective and Subjective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Many firearms related tests are subjective in nature. \"This feels better\" or \"this seems like a better trigger\" are often our measuring sticks. That's the case as well when talking about pistol compensators. However, thanks to the ubiquitous slow motion camera in everyone's pocket, we can add a bit of objectivity to our test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the video, we use a slow motion camera to compare the muzzle flip on three guns. All three are S&W revolvers firing .357 Magnum ammo from Remington Ammo<\/a>. The first is a 586 L-Comp, which features a single port expansion chamber compensator built into the gun. Second is a 686+ Deluxe, which is identical to the 586 L-Comp but lacks the comp. Last, for comparison purposes was a 686+ Pro Series with a 5 inch barrel. The on camera test is simple: fire two shots from each gun. The first, the shooter won't control recoil and let the gun ride. The second shot, the shooter will control the recoil. Then using slow motion, we can compare which gun recoils the highest, and which gun returns to target fastest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Test Results: Do Pistol Compensators Work?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Yes. As you can clearly see in the video, the compensator pistol has less muzzle flip and returns to target faster than the other two pistols. That's as clear a case as you can make for the effectiveness of these compensators. Subjectively, I've fired well over a thousand rounds through the compensated 586 L-Comp and about 600 through the un-compensated 686+ Deluxe. The felt recoil impulse on the comped gun is noticeably. This is also true when comparing my compensated Beretta APX Combat vs my standard Beretta APX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regardless of whether you're shooting super high pressure magnums or just regular old 9mm or .38 Special, pistol compensators work. Whether or not you want one is up to you.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pistol Compensators: Do they Work and are they Worth the Money?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"pistol-compensators","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/03\/03\/pistol-compensators\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":123142,"post_author":"285","post_date":"2022-02-16 09:39:55","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-16 14:39:55","post_content":"\n

    \nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/1ufM6p_BFuU\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    It's back! Originally manufactured by Tau Development Group, the Striker Control Device (SCD) has returned for Gen 5 Glocks<\/a>. Now in the extremely capable hands of Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT), the SCD is again available for purchase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    What Does the Striker Control Device Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you're not familiar with the SCD, sometimes referred to as The Gadget, that's okay. I'll let the experts at LTT explain what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Striker Control Device (SCD) is a cover plate for your Glock pistol that blocks the\u00a0rearward\u00a0motion of the striker when thumb pressure is applied to the back of the slide \u2013 similar to a hammer on a DA\/SA hammer fired pistol.\u00a0It was originally developed by Tom Jones and Todd Louis Green from the inspiration of double action hammer fired pistols, where shooters are taught to keep their thumb on the hammer when holstering. Keeping your thumb on the back of the hammer gives you positive feedback should something be caught in the trigger guard to prevent the gun from firing.\u00a0\u00a0The SCD does just that for the Glock striker fired pistols.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>LTT Website<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Shooters who run DA\/SA autos or revolvers will immediately see the utility in the SCD. When you holster a gun with a physical hammer, you put your thumb on the hammer to prevent movement. I've spent so much time running hammer fired guns that I reflexively thumb the back plate even if does nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What the SCD Doesn't Do<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Whenever someone posts about the SCD, there are invariably comments from people who don't understand it. That's fair. The SCD isn't a replacement for safe gun handling. You should always re-holster cautiously and thoughtfully. Holstering a loaded gun is probably the most dangerous thing you'll do all day, so it makes sense to do it carefully. Not to mention that holstering seems to be when people are most likely to shoot themselves. Adding the SCD to your Gen 5 Glock<\/a> makes holstering the gun equally as safe as holstering a DA auto or a revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD also doesn't stop the gun from working. The original prototypes were mounted on guns that fired thousands of rounds. They went through countless evolutions on Simunition guns in Shivworks ECQC classes. It won't allow debris to enter the gun, and in the extremely unlikely event that the SCD breaks, it just functions like a regular striker plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What's the Point?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The point? Again, it's to add a layer of safety to the holstering process. Let's say for example you're holstering your gun in the dark. While maintaining good finger discipline, you're putting the gun away, but it's dark so you can't clearly see into the holster. Because it's dark, you don't notice the hem of your jacket going into the trigger guard. As you put the gun in the holster, you feel the Striker Control Device pressing into your thumb, telling you that something is putting pressure on the trigger. Immediately, you stop the holstering process and clear the obstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The SCD just kept you from having, at best, and embarrassing accident, and at worse a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some people think that's pretty cool, and I am one of those people. The SCD is available for purchase on the LTT website.<\/a> If they're out of stock, LTT told me that you can sign up for the waitlist and get notified when they're back in stock.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Striker Control Device (SCD) for Glocks is Back!","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-striker-control-device","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:10:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/02\/16\/the-striker-control-device\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":3},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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