Ported slides

[mindseducer]

Hello everyone! So I really like the look of a ported slide on a handgun. I was thinking of eventually getting all of my slides ported eventually. My question is will this cause any issues or have any downsides with the gun? Does it depend on what specific gun? And how would I go about doing this? Just find a gunsmith in my area?
Thanks I’m advance for any answers!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Hello everyone! So I really like the look of a ported slide on a handgun. I was thinking of eventually getting all of my slides ported eventually. My question is will this cause any issues or have any downsides with the gun? Does it depend on what specific gun? And how would I go about doing this? Just find a gunsmith in my area?
Thanks I’m advance for any answers!

Won't make any difference if the barrel isn't ported.

 

[Gordo]

Well, the reduction in the weight of the slide will definitely screw up the cycle time of the weapon.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Without a ported barrel it's just a fashion statement. Any good machinist could do the work but I have a feeling it's gonna be over the border on cost after re bluing or matching stainless or cerakote to match the frame not everyone does the latter so that's another trip somewhere.
If it's a Glock or something popular someone makes ported slides you can just swap out.

 

[baboon]

IIRC the bottom portion of the frame in front of the trigger guard is called the dust cover. Porting the slide is going against keeping the inside the Fram clean.

 

[baboon]

Won't make any difference if the barrel isn't ported.

Aren't most ported barrels outside of the slide?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Aren't most ported barrels outside of the slide?

Not that I'm aware of, unless I miss understand what you are asking.

 

[mindseducer]

Without a ported barrel it's just a fashion statement. Any good machinist could do the work but I have a feeling it's gonna be over the border on cost after re bluing or matching stainless or cerakote to match the frame not everyone does the latter so that's another trip somewhere.
If it's a Glock or something popular someone makes ported slides you can just swap out.

Ok thanks for the info. Yea I didn’t even think about just going and replacing the slide. I’ll definitely look into that!

 

[mindseducer]

Won't make any difference if the barrel isn't ported.

Damn you’re right. So if I get the slide ported, I’ll have to get the barrel ported as well for the “gas” to escape upward? I’m just lacking common sense I guess lol

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Damn you’re right. So if I get the slide ported, I’ll have to get the barrel ported as well for the “gas” to escape upward? I’m just lacking common sense I guess lol

Of course, just like buying a ported slide is better, same goes for the barrel.

 

[Tnhawk]

Hello everyone! So I really like the look of a ported slide on a handgun. I was thinking of eventually getting all of my slides ported eventually. My question is will this cause any issues or have any downsides with the gun? Does it depend on what specific gun? And how would I go about doing this? Just find a gunsmith in my area?
Thanks I’m advance for any answers!

The best option might be to purchase a ported model handgun

 

[Ingramite]

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[Texasgordo]

I have a G22C ported from the factory and it was the main reason I bought it. It brought the recoil of the 40S&W down to 9mm levels.

 

[Gordo]

So, will a ported 9mm recoil like a 30 SC?

 

[Texasgordo]

Close enough

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I have a G22C ported from the factory and it was the main reason I bought it. It brought the recoil of the 40S&W down to 9mm levels.

G23C was the first Glock I ever bought, back in early 90s.
Put a non-ported Lone Wolf barrel in it after a while.
Still my EDC.

 

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[TEXAS "All or nothing"]

A g29c has a top ported slide along with the barrel to match ports/cuts in the slide. The same goes for the 3 m&p's I have. If you get an aftermarket barrel that's longer than the slide, only the barrel will have the ports and the slide won't need to have them. The m&p "pc" models on 10mm and 45acp have the slide that resembles a comp.

https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/performance-center-m-p-45-m2.0-ported-core

The 9mil pc version doesn't have ports in/on the barrel, only the slide has cuts to reduce weight unlike the 10 and 45 versions. In most cases with the use of factory ammo when using a comp, having a ported barrel (extended length) and/or slide cuts you'll need to reduce the recoil spring weight. If using a +p load it might require the use of factory spring when using any of the 3 afore mentioned if not a heavier spring.

 

[Dawico]

I have a G22C ported from the factory and it was the main reason I bought it. It brought the recoil of the 40S&W down to 9mm levels.

That isn't my experience with them. The recoil isn't affected much but there is a marginal reduction in muzzle flip (which could feel like less recoil I suppose).

Bullet weight changes in factory ammo has more affect than being compensated or not.

Adding a longer barrel and a good compensator would be more beneficial.

Most changes are psychological until you get into magnum rounds though.

 

[WAA]

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