Vang Comp?

[Sirex]

I was wondering peoples' thoughts on the Vang Comp shotgun services. I saw this on another site, and James Reeves of TFB had their Maverick 88 sent out to Vang Comp for their service. I believe they lengthen the forcing cone and port the barrel. They have 4 services, 2 VCS barrel mods, one with porting, one without. Then one specifically for people using flite control. My home defense round in my shotgun IS the Federal LE low recoil w/flite control. I shoot it sometimes, but the majority of the stuff I shoot thru it at the range is cheaper 00 buckshot, like Wolf, Noble, Sterling and some Black Aces. So, if I got the Flite Control would it negatively affect the regular stuff I shoot for range training? Or if I got the regular, would it affect the Federal w/Flite Control negatively? Anyone had it done? Worth it?

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[Gcs7th]

I’ve never thought about it, but they have a good reputation. I silver soldered one of their front sights onto a Carlson’s barrel.

 

[hogarth]

I would call them and ask. Chances are, Hans Vang will answer the phone himself. Go to the source.

 

[rouchna]

I would go with the regular. I shoot everything through mine including flight control, and I haven’t noticed any shift in POI due to the Vang Comp work.

 

[jet307]

They make good stuff. I have their oversized safety on a 590a1 and a shockwave but I don't think you need a separate Gucci barrel. Of course, just my 2 cents.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

I would go with the regular. I shoot everything through mine including flight control, and I haven’t noticed any shift in POI due to the Vang Comp work.
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THAT sir is a thing of beauty.

 

[K31]

Voight-Kampff?

 

[rouchna]

THAT sir is a thing of beauty.

Thank you sir

 

[Sirex]

I would call them and ask. Chances are, Hans Vang will answer the phone himself. Go to the source.

Well, I used their contact form to ask, but 3 day weekend. Figured I'd ask here if anyone had used them anyways.

 

[slsc98]

I have two Vang comped 870 bbls, one ported and one not.

Thing of it is, Hans did nothing to mark my bbls as being Vang comped so the porting is the only thing that keeps that bbl from getting mixed in with more than a dozen other 18” and 18-1/2” bbs (I had to use a pen style engraver to mark the non-ported bbl for same reason :-/

I wish I hadn’t gotten the porting as if I use that bbl in competition it typically pushes me into “open” division which someplace you don’t want to be competing with a pump!

Now, as far as “effectiveness,” I have witnesses who have covered all EIGHT pellet holes in the center of the old B-27 silhouette target with their hands - fingers outstretched - when the Federal 8-pellet load was fired through the Vang Comp bbls - FROM 15 yards.

The increased performance out of the Vang comped bbls ranges anywhere from “whoa” to “No fvcking way!” depending upon the ammo …

If you ever get down Hickory NC way I will be glad to demo either or both bbls for anyone with their ammo who gives me a couple days advance notice …

As mentioned up thread, Hans is entirely likely to answer the phone himself, he is a class act but does not tarry on the phone unnecessarily …

 

[Sirex]

I'm speculating that since my HD shotgun could be used in low light conditions, barrel porting is not a good idea?

 

[slsc98]

As I mentioned, I’d skip the porting. The first bbl I got from Hans was via a certificate I won in a competition and he gave wide latitude as far as what he‘d throw in on the deal which included him supplying the bbl.

The second non-ported bbl I had him comp was one of my own that I sent him after relatively quickly realizing the porting wasn’t such a great idea, for me and my uses …

I’m pretty much of the opinion porting offers nothing of any real or practical advantageous consequence in most firearms but especially not on shotguns.

 

[Sirex]

As I mentioned, I’d skip the porting. The first bbl I got from Hans was via a certificate I won in a competition and he gave wide latitude as far as what he‘d throw in on the deal which included him supplying the bbl.

The second non-ported bbl I had him comp was one of my own that I sent him after relatively quickly realizing the porting wasn’t such a great idea, for me and my uses …

I’m pretty much of the opinion porting offers nothing of any real or practical advantageous consequence in most firearms but especially not on shotguns.

Good to know, thanks

 

[erwos]

The thing with Vang cones causing problems with FFC is not an issue with his current work. It was, apparently, a potential problem with older guns he worked on. All of which is to say, just tell him you're using FFC when you send it in, and he'll take care of you.

All of the Vang guns I've seen in classes have patterned exceptionally well, even with cheap buck. It's worth it if that's your use case.

 

[Sam Salvati]

What actually is done to the barrels or is it a secret

 

[Sirex]

What actually is done to the barrels or is it a secret

I think I read they elongate the forcing cone? The muzzle can also be ported. Not sure what else

 

[Biggfoot44]

What actually is done to the barrels or is it a secret

I'm going by memory , but such things as forcing cone lengthen and polish , back bore ( both for its own benefit , as as means of couple ten thousandths of constriction , plus the porting also is porported to have patterning benefits .

None of the individual procedures is unique , but Hans Vang says he discovered optimal combination of specifics .

 

[smokey]

How would this compare to simply picking up a fixed IC or modified barrel?

 

[Biggfoot44]

First potential issue , fixed IC or Mod bbls are uncommon in 18 or 20- ish inch bbls .

Back Boring is controversial . Some backers say it cures the common cold , and brings about peace in the Middle East . Skeptics say only makes minor improvements .

Pretty much universal that higher quality Forcing Cones give better , more even, and more consistent patterns than crappy forcing cones . The debate is how much better , is better enough ( and how crappy is original cone , if any ).

 

[hogarth]

This was one of a few articles my blog partner wrote where he patterned shotguns. This particular one compares Vang to a few other choke options.

Shotgun Patterning, Part 6: The Effects of Choke and the Vang Comp System

With the exception of my last post, almost all of my shotgun pattern testing to date has been done with my Remington 870P SBS. This post will mark a departure from that theme, as I exclusively used…

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