Topic: Shooter injuries from compensated weapons

[Scott Doyle]

Shooter injuries from compensated weapons started by Jerry Potter
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Posted by: Jerry Potter on Mar. 01 2004,13:35

We are anticipating changing to compensated weapons department wide.  We are looking for any study or knowledge of shooter injuries incurred from compensated weapons (eye injuries, burns, etc.)  Thanks for any help.

[pdrcaunt]

I have no hard data to offer, but as someone who has built and shot compensated pistols, a concern comes to mind.  The effects of muzzle gas on officers nearby to the shooter need to be studied.  I am thinking in particular of close quarters incidents, like room entry teams.  The added muzzle blast might be very disruptive, and (in the case of lead bullets anyway) small bullet fragments may be ejected in a direction other than downrange.

[Chris Monturo]

Scott,

the only concern i can think of would be the blinding effect of the muzzle flash concentrated right where the officer is looking.  the better quality duty ammo has flash suppressants in it, but there is still flash.  I would try one of the compensated guns vs. a standard barrel in a dark range with duty amo and see how much flash you get.

regards,
chris

[Mark Keisler]

Scott:

Big Mistake.  Avoid compensated pistols for duty use at all costs.  I am a Sergeant with the Indiana State Police and a member of the Superintendents Ammunition and Firearms Selection Committee.  All firearms and ammunition purchased or considered for purchase are tested and evaluated by this committee.  In my opinion the blinding effect of the muzzle blast straight up into the officers' field of vision (especially at night) is so detrimental that it outweighs any benefit which you may think you get with felt recoil.

[Scott Doyle]

It wasn't me!!  I just transferred this post from the old public message board.  I didn't start the post.

Thanks for commenting though!

[Chris Monturo]

seriously, scott.  i think it's a bad idea.  i'll be happy to talk to KSP about alternatives.  do you have a contact number?

[TL Price]

Scott I would have to agree, it is a poor idea...

[Scott Doyle]

Thanks, I'll pass on the recommendations!

 :shock:

[Chris Monturo]

Good to hear, Scott.  Muzzle flash is no laughing matter.