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NutmegYankee

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54. It reduces the tendency of the gun to rise.

Sat Feb 2, 2013, 08:59 PM

Feb 2013

The expanding gases from the barrel tend to cause the gun aim to climb, such that the next shot will go higher. Muzzle braking or compensating tries to reduce that climb and in the process lessen the recoil (kick). The most common reason for missing the target is "anticipation of the kick" where people flinch downward to brace for the kick.

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OMG! A black guy with a gun in the White House! [View all] proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 OP

Obama, with a gun??? NEVER!!! NYC_SKP Feb 2013 #1

Wingnuts claiming it's a photoshop proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #7

No doubt it was done by the same guy that did his birth certificate MidwestTransplant Feb 2013 #30

And look at that stance and those sinews in his arms! Woot! Skeet beware, LOL! freshwest Feb 2013 #35

Actually, his positioning is a bit off.. X_Digger Feb 2013 #56

Sad that all you saw there was something to criticize. That's your choice, he looks fine to me. freshwest Feb 2013 #57

Not at all! I'd be happy to give him pointers. X_Digger Feb 2013 #58

Who's that guy acting like Wesley Snipes at the WH ? n/t CincyDem Feb 2013 #2

LOL proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #46

OMG, call the Secret Service right now. nick of time Feb 2013 #3

LOL proud2BlibKansan Feb 2013 #8

rofl treestar Feb 2013 #9

Thank you, thank you. nick of time Feb 2013 #10

Next, this it'll be suggested as an economy measure by the batshit crazies in the House... freshwest Feb 2013 #36

Nothing those idiots in the House surprises me anymore, nick of time Feb 2013 #38

The people that voted them in scare me. I never saw the film, but they're busy creating our future: freshwest Feb 2013 #39

Never underestimate the fanaticism of the RW, nick of time Feb 2013 #41

I edited my reply. I think they're being conned. freshwest Feb 2013 #43

Shame he wasn't shooting at Orly Taitz Ian Iam Feb 2013 #4

Their faces are painted on the clay pigeons. Why do you think the President is focusing bluestate10 Feb 2013 #15

That's kinda hot. graywarrior Feb 2013 #5

CALL....SOMEBODY..RIGHT FUCKING NOW1!!1 HappyMe Feb 2013 #6

You gave me my big belly laugh of the day! CTyankee Feb 2013 #18

Really? HappyMe Feb 2013 #20

I don't usually laugh that loud but that was just too funny... CTyankee Feb 2013 #22

Yeah it is, I guess. HappyMe Feb 2013 #23

That's because we have a shared context. Hubby doesn't get the gestalt of DU. CTyankee Feb 2013 #27

If it takes too damn HappyMe Feb 2013 #31

some things just tickle me more than others...I always laugh when I see the original of that CTyankee Feb 2013 #33

+1 Go Vols Feb 2013 #11

Oh noes. This calls for an all out weapons ban! War Horse Feb 2013 #12

Waiting Crepuscular Feb 2013 #13

lol Go Vols Feb 2013 #14

Or the dimestore Freudians sylvi Feb 2013 #26

Context, context, context. rgbecker Feb 2013 #16

why is smoke coming from the top of the gun as well as the barrel? CTyankee Feb 2013 #19

It's a ported barrel, keeps the gun from popping up (important for skeet & hunting) X_Digger Feb 2013 #25

Oh, it's that simple? well... CTyankee Feb 2013 #29

Yes the barrel is ported... MicaelS Feb 2013 #40

It makes eminent good sense! I don't know why I didn't assume the obvious... CTyankee Feb 2013 #42

Yup, it serves the same purpose as muzzle compensators on guns like the AR-15 X_Digger Feb 2013 #45

The same that is on the shotgun in the Obama pic? CTyankee Feb 2013 #48

No, different means, but same purpose. X_Digger Feb 2013 #51

so the gun doesn't "hit you in the face" after you shoot it? Right? Or, hit you in the shoulder? CTyankee Feb 2013 #52

Instead of jumping up 5-6", it only pops up 1-2". X_Digger Feb 2013 #53

It reduces the tendency of the gun to rise. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #54

yeah, yeah, I get that, easy...I didn't realize how simple this is... CTyankee Feb 2013 #55

does it make the shooter's aim less accurate and/or make it more dangerous ((or CTyankee Feb 2013 #62

Doesn't detract from aim, nor make the gun more dangerous, no. X_Digger Feb 2013 #63

your last line... +1000 FirstLight Feb 2013 #24

+1... Comes from watching opinion shows instead of factual reporting. No facts, just hot air. freshwest Feb 2013 #37

See that, Dick? I didn't even shoot my lawyer in the face. kudzu22 Feb 2013 #17

Oh my...next you will see other minorities become uppity nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #21

What's scarier, MoonRiver Feb 2013 #28

black panther sympathies no doubt! flamingdem Feb 2013 #32

That is clearly not photoshopped. Kalidurga Feb 2013 #34

Has Jamie Foxx given him any pointers from Django Unchained? nt wishlist Feb 2013 #44

So Obama is a gun nut, Delicate Flower, Coward, Small Penis man, who strokes his "precious"? DeschutesRiver Feb 2013 #47

he bowls regularly too Skittles Feb 2013 #49

!!! No! You take that back, that is NOT true! DeschutesRiver Feb 2013 #50

I guess I didn't realize he is a southpaw. tavernier Feb 2013 #59

Yup, he's a lefty.. X_Digger Feb 2013 #60

On his Inauguration Day in 2009 NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #61