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417 COMPENSATOR FOR GLOCK® GEN 3 & 4 Reviews & Ratings

Looking to get a bit more control over your 9mm Glock®handguns? Want faster follow-up shots? Adding an Agency Arms 417 Compensator to your Glock®Gen 3 or 4 handguns enables owners to do more with their guns, thanks to a unique design. Machined from 7075 aluminum, the Agency Arms 417 Compensator fits all Gen 3 and Gen 4 models of the Glock®G17, G19 and G34. The muzzle device features a two-chamber design, featuring two vertical ports as well as two ports that vent off to the side. Options are available with both black and gold finishes. For installation, the Agency Arms 417 Compensator ships with the set screws needed, and owners can continue using their OEM recoil-spring assembly. The device requires a threaded barrel with a 1/2-28 TPI thread pitch. Another added features of the Agency Arms 417 Compensator is a machined hole compatible with all Glock®front sights, allowing users to enhance their sight radius.

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Reviews Summary

The 417 Compensator for Glock Gen 3 & 4 impresses some users with reduced recoil and solid build quality, though many faced challenges with ammo compatibility, requiring specific recoil spring adjustments. While customer service at Brownells received praise, installation difficulties and inconsistent performance for certain ammunition types raised concerns among users.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Performance

70%

Reviews indicate mixed results regarding the compensator's performance, particularly with 115 grain ammunition, leading to feeding issues for some users. Many recommend opting for a different ammunition weight, specifically 124 grains or higher, to achieve optimal function.

Installation Challenges

65%

Users found the installation process to be problematic, with issues like alignment and the need for thread lock to secure the compensator. Some reported that it simply didn’t work out of the box and required additional tuning or replacement parts to function properly.

Quality of Construction

50%

Several reviews praise the build quality and finish of the compensator, citing that it fits well with the slide of the Glock. This positive sentiment showcases that the product is well-manufactured even if some functional aspects are lacking.

Ammunition Compatibility

60%

A consistent theme among the reviews was the issue of ammunition compatibility. Users emphasized that specific recoil spring adjustments are necessary for reliable performance, highlighting that the compensator may not perform well with factory settings.

Customer Service

40%

Customers shared positive experiences with customer service teams, particularly highlighting the helpfulness of Brownells staff in addressing installation concerns and compatibility issues, suggesting that support is readily available when problems arise.

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Compensator

Really helps with the fast follow up shots

by BEN S. on March 30, 2024

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Need Reduced Power Spring

Well made and finished. Fits shape of slide nicely. Will not extract on model 19 size slide with 13 lb spring and 115 gr bullet at 1150 fps. Changed to 11 lb spring with 124 and 147 gr bullets. Must use thread lock to keep comp in place.

by MAX B. on November 13, 2023

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Comp

Extremely disappointed with this product from Advanced. Packaging stated this component was the right fit for my firearm and frankly it simply wad not. After installing the slide on my Glock 17 gen 4 just failed to operate. I’m thinking it may have been the wrong part in the right packaging. However, the staff at Brownells was terrific. Thanks for your assistance.

by ROBERT I. on September 02, 2023

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It's highly functional

One of the other reviewers had a negative experience with 115 grain ammunition. For this to work with Glocks, you need to replace the recoil spring and guide rod with an aftermarket 13 pound spring. Research would have proactively mitigated this problem. That said, I really like my Agency 417 compensator on my Polymer80 Roland Special build. I do train with 124 Grain NATO rounds so I do feel less recoil. I also don't experience excessive flash when training at night.

It's highly functional