Agency Arms 417 Compensator
The agency arms 417 compensator is a very popular comp for glock pistols. It really helps reduce felt recoil in our experience, and it adds a unique aesthetic to your pistol. However, is this the right glock compensator for you or should you keep looking? We’ll answer all your questions today.
Agency Arms 417 Compensator
The agency arms compensator has great quality machining and is a very aesthetically pleasing compensator. It has unique features like a post hole for moving your front sight further up. However, we had reliability issues with some ammo types.
Incredible Aesthetic / Top Quality Machining
I have to say they do have one of the best looking compensators on the market. The machining on this compensator is second to none and the finish is really sharp. Made with high quality 7075 aluminum, the comp is both sturdy and light weight.
Unique Features of the Agency Arms 417
One of the unique features of the compensator is the integrated front sight post hole. Moving your front sight post creates a longer sight radius, which typically translates to better accuracy.
As mentioned earlier, the machining is second to none. In fact, if you’ve watched the video review I have on the meprolight FT Bullseye, you know that a problem I had with bullseye was a tolerance issue with the front sight post shifting.
I don’t have that problem with the Agency Arms 417, so its a testament to how tight the machining is on this compensator.
The agency arms compensator is screwed on, then held in place with two set screws. Many designs use a single set screw so I think the agency arms compensator is a little more secure then some other designs. It isn’t my favorite mounting solution, I much prefer the parker mountain machining compensator which uses shims similar to a rifle barrel. Still, I haven’t experienced any issues with the agency arms compensator breaking loose or anything.
Agency Arms 417 Compensator
The agency arms compensator has great quality machining and is a very aesthetically pleasing compensator. It has unique features like a post hole for moving your front sight further up. However, we had reliability issues with some ammo types.
Minor Problems with Cycling 115 and 124 Grain Ammo Out of Box
My biggest issue with the 417 is that I’ve had trouble with it not cycling every brand of ammo, a common problem with putting compensators on pistols. I have a fairly well worn recoil spring, and for the most part the 417 was able to cycle heavy 147 grain ammo with no problem after breaking it in.
Early on with my first box of ammo, I did have, even with 147 grain, a few malfunctions.
That quickly stopped after the initial break in with 147 grain. Even after a few boxes of ammo, I did have a few malfunctions cycling 124 and 115 grain, although issues were few and far between. These might get better with more range time with the compensator after its a little more broken in.
Excellent Performance, Noticeably Reduced Recoil
The actual performance on the comp is great. It reduces felt recoil significantly. I honestly felt that the PMM compensator did a better job in a side by side comparison, but they were very similar in performaance, with the exception that the PMM comp will eat any ammo I throw at it.
Would I go with a different compensator?
Still the agency arms 417 isn’t a bad option, and if you already own one and it runs well for you, I don’t think there would be a point in swapping to another brand. The agency arms comp is on the pricey side as compared to competitor products, retailing for $110, although I have seen clearanced for as low as $100. If you’re buying from scratch though my personal preference would be to just go with the Parker Mountain Machining Comp, as that retails for $100 and in my opinion has better performance, a better mounting solution, and is a little cheaper overall.
Agency Arms 417 Compensator
The agency arms compensator has great quality machining and is a very aesthetically pleasing compensator. It has unique features like a post hole for moving your front sight further up. However, we had reliability issues with some ammo types.
