Comments on: Gun Review: Tisas PX-9 Gen3 Duty Pistol

By: tsbhoa.p.jr

tsbhoa.p.jr — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:13:39 +0000

i just wanna know where the schraeder valve goes.

By: uncommon_sense

uncommon_sense — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:10:16 +0000

In reply to JustMe. JustMe, My experience with a ported barrel is limited to a revolver. Having said that, the revolver is a large-frame model chambered in .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel. What I can tell you for certain is that shooting medium-power Magnum loads is downright fun and pleasant. How pleasant? So much so that average young women (average height and strength, and body weight on the order of 120 pounds) who are enthusiastic about recreational shooting enjoy shooting it (after learning proper technique). I figure if barrel porting seems to tame respectable .44 Magnum loads, it has to be helpful with 9mm Luger and .40 S&W semi-auto pistols.

By: JustMe

JustMe — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:50:18 +0000

Paul, thanks for this article, really enjoyed it – especially the history of how so many features were added to current designs (“I don’t know how we survived” – I lol’d). With respect to the latest trend of porting/compensating concealed carry-oriented handguns, there are undoubtedly trade-offs, but what is your personal opinion whether that configuration is a net positive or net negative overall? I’ve not had an opportunity to try out any compact or smaller ported pistol (e.g., SA Echelon 4.0C Comp) and am wondering if that setup legitimately helps more than it hurts? Thanks