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Recently I got the bug to play with some "enhancements" to my PT1911, and at a recent gun show ran into the guys from EFK Fire Dragon. I had seen their compensator online, but didn't realize they are local here in the Phoenix area. I hadn't really considered a compensator, but seeing them on a couple of their 1911's I got talked into one. They also convinced me to try their Frame Saver Dual Action Recoil Spring, a two stage guide rod that has a spring inside. The stock outer recoil spring works as usual for the first part of the slide movement, but past the point of brass ejection, the inner spring keeps the slide from banging back against the frame. Instead of a 1/8" thick traditional recoil buffer, the inner spring really cushions the rear travel and greatly reduces felt recoil.
I am so glad I tried these! The one thing I regret after range session was not taking the time to test them separately - working together, the guide rod and compensator made my .45ACP PT1911 feel like a 9mm!
Of course I was also concerned about any effect on accuracy since the compensator replaces the barrel bushing, but the fit was just about perfect. I was told I might need to open up the compensator a bit with 400 grit sandpaper, but mine fit well right out of the box, and accuracy was not affected at all - it still shoots much better than I do. The only fitting required was a little filing on the compensator lug to get it to lock in.
Overall, I am VERY happy with these additions and would highly recommend them. EFK Fire dragon also makes a dual action spring/rod for the PT92 and Beretta, as well as several other brands.
For more pics and descriptions of my other additions - http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-1911s/5958-post-about-your-taurus-pt1911-enhancements-here-31.html
@olfarhors - I just read your post on that thread, and I agree - never been a fan of compensators, but I'm real happy with this one.
And just for fun I photoshopped my idea for slide cutouts to match the compensator...


I am so glad I tried these! The one thing I regret after range session was not taking the time to test them separately - working together, the guide rod and compensator made my .45ACP PT1911 feel like a 9mm!
Of course I was also concerned about any effect on accuracy since the compensator replaces the barrel bushing, but the fit was just about perfect. I was told I might need to open up the compensator a bit with 400 grit sandpaper, but mine fit well right out of the box, and accuracy was not affected at all - it still shoots much better than I do. The only fitting required was a little filing on the compensator lug to get it to lock in.
Overall, I am VERY happy with these additions and would highly recommend them. EFK Fire dragon also makes a dual action spring/rod for the PT92 and Beretta, as well as several other brands.
For more pics and descriptions of my other additions - http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-1911s/5958-post-about-your-taurus-pt1911-enhancements-here-31.html
@olfarhors - I just read your post on that thread, and I agree - never been a fan of compensators, but I'm real happy with this one.




And just for fun I photoshopped my idea for slide cutouts to match the compensator...