A compensator on a handgun (especially a compact unit like the GLOCK 43x) is a small accessory, but can have an outsized impact on performance IF done right. By redirecting the muzzle blast a compensator can help mitigate muzzle rise, leading to faster follow up shots and a more comfortable shooting experience for the recoil averse. Today we’re looking at the Tyrant CNC T-Comp for the GLOCK 43x. 
Before we cover hands-on, let’s check the tale of the tape.
Tech Specs
- Innovative Ratchet-Lock technology prevents compensator rotation under recoil
- Eliminates set screw damage to barrel threads
- Machined 6061 aluminum body with hardened steel stem
- Works reliably with OEM recoil spring
- Sleek, EDC-ready profile with minimal printing
- Easy installation with a 10mm wrench – no shims, no timing required
Installation
Usually when installing anything onto a threaded barrel it’s simply a “twist-on” procedure, occasionally needing some shims. The Tyrant CNC T-Comp is a little more complex, and with good reason. 
First, the o-ring. The base of the barrel below the threads gets a o-ring so everything gets snugged up. 
Now, hold the compensator body over the barrel threads. 
Insert the stem and tighten it down. Once the head of the stem disappeared into the comp body I used an allen key in the exhaust ports to continue tightening it. There’s actually no need to time the muzzle ports in the stem with the compensator body. The gas is heading out through the comp body any way it can, but line it up if your OCD requires it. Finally tighten the Allen screw on the bottom of the comp body. 
That’s it. The Tyrant CNC GLOCK 43x T-Comp takes about a minute to install, so it’s about a 1.5 beer job and 1/5 on the technical difficulty scale I just made up.
The ratchet lock system is worth spending a moment on. Unlike traditional threaded accessories, the ratchet lock doesn’t come loose on you after a few heat/cool cycles. Unlike set-screw accessories, the ratchet lock doesn’t damage the threads either. This is the way of the future, and there’s a few suppressor manufacturers already one board with variations on this tech as well.
Range Time
So…. does it help reduce muzzle rise and perceived recoil? Well, yeah. Even if it was a non-functional hunk of metal, physics dictates that the leverage would keep the muzzle down slightly. Thankfully though the Tyrant CNC T-Comp is a completely function hunk of metal with holes in it that turns a forward blast of exploding gas into a partially vertical blast, offsetting the gun’s natural tendency to rise during recoil. 
How much exactly? Well, I don’t have the ability to be exact, but I’d estimate at least a 10% reduction in perceived recoil, and perhaps as much as 15-20% less muzzle rise. The GLOCK 43x is no mule when it comes time to “kick”, but this gun does feel moderately enhanced when I’m running at any speeds higher than “fudd indoor range”.
In fact despite my extreme preference for shooting all things suppressed, the Tyrant CNC T-Comp does a better job at recoil reduction than my favorite titanium suppressor. Part of this has to do with increased blowback when using a can, the other aspect is that a suppressor adds significant length, which adds inertia PLUS leverage. Watch a slow motion video of a suppressed pistol and you’ll see some “waggle”
Bottom Line:
A compensator isn’t the flashiest accessory ever, but a good one can significantly improve your speed and controllability between shots. The Tyrant CNC T-Comp for the GLOCK 43x (and other models) is definitely a worthwhile option. At $84.95, the Tyrant CNC T-Comp comes in less expensive than many other choices on the market. If you’re in need, check em out!
I can see a use for this with a binary trigger.