Trigger Mike Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I still have a hankering for a ported pistol for some reason. Earlier the forum mentioned how a port in a semi auto 45 acp would not do much, but might do a little on a 44 special. I have found a S & W 357 revolver that is ported. One has the port in front of the front sight but part of the short barrel, and another has the port added to the 5 inch barrel. I prefer the 3 inch barrel. How much difference would a port make on a 357 revolver with a 3 inch barrel? Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 You won't want to shoot any lead bullets in it. OLG Quote
Trigger Mike Posted February 12, 2019 Author Posted February 12, 2019 Never thought of that. I assume it is because lead splinters off ? Quote
Lawdog Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I have two pistols that were done by the Mag Na Port folks in the early 80s. One is a S&W Model 66 with a 4 inch barrel (357). The other is a S&W Model 29 with a 6 inch barrel. I can't speak for the 3 inch barrel you have, but I noticed a difference on the 66 and a bigger difference on the 29. I reload so if I am using lead I just lighten the load. Be nice to find another shooter with a similar weapon so you could go apples to apples. And use the loads you plan on using. I haven't regretted having the porting done 1 Quote
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Not a good idea for a home defense gun-the flash is blinding 1 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Trigger Mike said: Never thought of that. I assume it is because lead splinters off ? The lead builds up in the ports. OLG 2 Quote
Lawdog Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 It appears for revolvers the majority of the flash comes from the cylinder gap. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/03/foghorn/ttag-test-do-ported-handgun-barrels-blind-night-shooters/ Quote
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Can't see that from work computer If it is a validly conducted study, then I stand corrected. bet ya a dollar I will not admit it is a validly conducted study though. \ 1 Quote
Henry T Harrison Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Jerry Miculek has his ported Take it for what that’s worth Edited February 12, 2019 by Henry T Harrison 2 Quote
Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Anyone who says a ported gun as a defense gun is a bad idea, as it's blinding , hasn't shot one!! The flash thru the ports doesn't flash until it is above the line of the front sights. And any flash thru the ports reduces the flash in the front of the muzzle, so that too is an aid not a hindrance. I have over a dozen ported pistols my favorites are a 2" detective special and a j frame. The mag-na-port rep told me they did a bunch of snubbies for plain clothes detectives. Edited February 12, 2019 by Dutch Nichols, SASS #6461 Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 I've had a few pistols (and a rifle) ported. Loved the results on minimizing felt recoil. I must admit that I never noticed any blinding flash, although I didn't shoot at night. NOISE..... be sure to wear some protection and make sure the folks next to you wear protection. I think you'll love the 'effects' of a short 'ported' barrel pistol, especially with some hot .357 loads. ..........Widder Quote
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