COMPENSATOR FOR A FIREARM

Abstract

A firearm compensator having a cylindrical body with a central bore. The posterior end of the compensator has a muzzle receiving cutout for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm. Radial ports are spaced circumferentially around the central bore and extend radially outward providing fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment. Axial ports surround the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore and spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout providing fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore. Each of the radial ports has no directly opposing radial port.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application el aims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/297,568 titled “Asymmetrical, harmonic reducing compensator for a firearm” and filed Feb. 19, 2016 and the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not Applicable.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC

Not Applicable.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of firearms, and more specifically to the field of compensators for firearms.

BACKGROUND

A muzzle brake, recoil compensator, or compensator is a device connected to the muzzle or end of a barrel of a firearm or cannon that redirects propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted rising of the barrel during rapid fire. The terms muzzle brake, recoil compensator may be used interchangeably throughout. The concept was introduced for artillery and was a common feature on many anti-tank guns, especially those in tanks, in order to reduce the area needed to take up the recoil stroke. Compensators have been used in various forms for rifles and pistols to help control recoil and the rising of the barrel that normally occurs after firing.

The interchangeable terms muzzle rise, muzzle flip, or muzzle climb refer to the tendency of a handheld firearm's front end (the muzzle end of the barrel) to rise after firing. The reactive forces from the fired bullet and propellant gases exiting the muzzle act directly down the centerline of the barrel. If that line of force is above the center of the contact points of a person handling the firearm, this creates a moment or torque rotational force that makes the firearm rotate and the muzzle end rise upward, which may decrease accuracy when firing.

Many firearm compensators or muzzle breaks are available. However, the firearm industry is continually striving for compensators that provide more accurate firing of a firearm. One of the issues with typical muzzle breaks or compensators is accuracy.

One of the problems associated with existing muzzle compensators is that the design inherently includes ports directly opposing each other. This allows gases to escape in a fashion that may de-stabilize the projectile as it leaves the barrel of a firearm and enters the muzzle break.

As a result, there exists a need for improvements over the prior art and more particularly for a compensator for a firearm that provides more accurate firing.

SUMMARY

A compensator for a firearm is disclosed. This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of disclosed concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description including the drawings provided. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this Summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

In one embodiment, a compensator for a firearm is disclosed. The compensator includes a cylindrical body having a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posterior end. The posterior end has a muzzle receiving cutout for allowing a firearm barrel to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm. Radial ports are spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the central bore and extend radially outward therefrom. Each of the radial ports provides fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment. Axial ports surround the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore. Each of the axial ports spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of the axial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore, and, wherein each of the radial ports has no directly opposing radial port.

Additional aspects of the disclosed embodiment will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the disclosed embodiments. The aspects of the disclosed embodiments will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosed embodiments, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosed embodiments. The embodiments illustrated herein are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the compensator attached to a barrel of a firearm, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 1A is an anterior perspective view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 1B is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 2 is an anterior view of the compensator, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a posterior perspective view of the compensator with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports and the muzzle receiving cutout of the compensator, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 4 is cross-sectional view of the compensator illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator and the direction of the flow of gases exiting the radial ports and into the central bore, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 4A is cross-sectional view of the compensator illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator and the direction of the flow of gases exiting the radial ports and into the ambient environment, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-1 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-1 further illustrates a projectile in a first position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-2 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-2 further illustrates a projectile in a second position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-3 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-3 further illustrates a projectile in a third position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-4 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-4 further illustrates a projectile in a fourth position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-5 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-5 further illustrates a projectile in a fifth position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment;

FIG. 5-6 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-6 further illustrates a projectile in a sixth position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment; and,

FIG. 5-7 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, wherein FIG. 5-7 further illustrates a projectile in a seventh position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While disclosed embodiments may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting reordering, or adding additional stages or components to the disclosed methods and devices. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosed embodiments. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosed embodiments is defined by the appended claims.

The disclosed embodiments improve upon the problems with the prior art by providing a compensator that provides for more accurate firing. The compensator allows for more accurate firing by including a configuration of radial ports intersecting with radial ports that allow gas to escape while allowing gases to enter into the bore of the compensator. The pattern of the radial ports is such that each of the radial ports has no directly opposing radial port such that a longitudinal axis of each of the radial ports intersects a portion of the borehole wall. This provides a cushion of turbulence for the projectile to glide through stabilizing the projectile as it passes through the compensator. Additionally, the configuration of the present invention also decreases the barrel harmonics providing for greater accuracy when a firearm is discharged.

Referring now to the Figures, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the compensator 100 attached to a barrel 198 of a firearm, according to an example embodiment. FIG. 1 illustrates that the longitudinal axis (represented by line A-1) of the barrel 198 of the firearm is aligned with the longitudinal axis (represented by line A) of the central bore 103 of the compensator (further explained below). As will be explained below, as the firearm attached to the compensator is discharged, gasses expand and move from the barrel and into the compensator. The compensator is configured such that the central bore 103, axial ports 125, and radial ports 120 allow gases to flow into the central bore and out to the external environment 199 providing forces that stabilize the projectile and the barrel of the attached firearm.

FIG. 1A is an anterior perspective view with a. portion of the compensator 100 removed illustrating radial ports 120 and axial ports 125 of the compensator, according to an example embodiment, FIG. 1B is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator, according to an example embodiment, FIG. 2 is an anterior view of the compensator, according to an example embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a posterior view of the compensator with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports and the muzzle receiving cutout 115 of the compensator, according to an example embodiment. FIGS. 1A-3 have the external surface of the compensator removed to better illustrate certain components of the compensator. FIGS. 1A-3 will be discussed together. The compensator may comprise material such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum. Titanium, other metals or alloys. However, other materials may be used that are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. The components of the compensator may be formed from a single piece or from several individual pieces joined or coupled together. The components of the compensator may be manufactured from a variety of different processes including via a CNC lathe, extrusion process, a mold, welding, shearing, punching welding, folding etc. The compensator includes a cylindrical body 101 having a central bore 103 having an anterior end 105 and an opposing posterior end 110. It is understood that throughout this application the term anterior may also be used interchangeably with the first end or front end and the term posterior may be interchangeably with second end or rear end. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the central bore comprises approximately between 6 and 9 mm. However, it is understood that other dimensions may also be used and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. The posterior end has a muzzle receiving cutout 115 configured for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis (line A illustrated in FIG. 1) of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm (line A-1 illustrated in FIG. 1). In one non-limiting embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of the muzzle receiving cutout is approximately between 14 and 16 mm. However, it is understood that other sizes may be used and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. The length of the compensator may vary depending on the type of firearm and/or cartridge that the compensator is configured to be used with. In one embodiments, the length of the cylindrical shaped body is approximately 5 cm. However, other lengths of the cylindrical body may also be used and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The muzzle receiving cutout has a threaded section 190 along the walls of the muzzle receiving cutout comprising a plurality of threads 191. The threaded section is configured to mate with and couple to the threaded section on the external surface of the end of a barrel of the firearm. In certain figures the threaded section is not illustrated. However, it is understood that a threaded section for coupling the compensator to an end of the barrel of a firearm, or some other coupling means, is to be used and is within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In one non-limiting embodiment, when the barrel of a firearm is coupled to the wall of the muzzle receiving section, the gap or space between the end of the barrel and the terminating end 305 of the muzzle receiving cutout has a dimension of 0.125 inches to 0.130 inches.

A plurality of radial ports is spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis (line A) of the central bore and extending radially outward therefrom. In the present embodiment, a column of four radial ports is in line with and intersects each axial port 125, resulting in a total a total of 28 radial ports. However, it is understood that other amounts of radial ports may also be used depending on the type of firearm the compensator is configured for. Each of the radial ports provides fluid communication between the central bore 103 and the ambient environment 199. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional diameter of each of the radial ports is approximately 5 mm. However, it is understood that other dimensions may also be used and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

A plurality of axial ports 125 surrounds the central bore such that a longitudinal axis (represented by line B in FIG. 1B) of each axial port is parallel to the longitudinal axis (represented by line A in FIG. 1) of central bore. Each of the axial ports has an opening or mouth 131 and on the anterior face 130 and spans within the cylindrical body to the muzzle receiving cutout 115 such that an opening 127 of each of the axial bores provides fluid communication between the ambient environment 199 proximate to the anterior face and the muzzle receiving cutout. Additionally, each of the axial bores is in fluid communication with the series of the radial ports (in the present embodiment the series of radial ports comprises four radial ports). The cross-sectional diameter of each of the axial ports is less than the cross-sectional diameter of each of the radial ports. In the present embodiment, each of the axial ports comprises a cross-sectional diameter of between 4 to 6 mm. However, it is understood that other dimensions may also be used depending on the firearm and/or cartridge that the compensator is to be used for. In the present embodiment, seven axial ports are used as illustrated in the figures. However, more or less ports may also be used and are the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, an odd number of axial ports may be used, or nine axial ports may be used. One of the most important features of the invention is the fact that each radial port has no directly opposing radial port. This arrangement of having no directly opposing radial ports allows a longitudinal axis of each radial port (represented by lines C in FIG. 4) intersects a portion of the borehole wall 405. When gases are emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm, gases will flow forward through the openings 127 of axial ports in the muzzle receiving cutout, into the radial ports and then into the central bore. When the gases flow from the radial ports forward the gases move into the central bore and out to the external environment via each radial port. As gasses move into the into the central bore via the radial cutouts, a plurality of radially inward forces (direction of inward forces represented by lines D in FIG. 4) are provided around a projectile as it moves through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile as the projectile moves forward through the compensator. The inward forces provide a cushion of gas around the projectile. As gases flow through the axial ports outward through the radial ports and into the external environment 199 the gases escaping the radial ports and into the environment (direction of gases exiting to the external environment represented by line E) also creates a stabilizing effect or reducing harmonic effect on the barrel of the firearm.

FIGS. 5-1 through 5-6 will be used to further assist in describing how the compensator functions. FIG. 5-1 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-1 further illustrates a projectile in a first position and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile, according to an example embodiment. In FIGS. 5-1 through 5-6, while the barrel of the firearm is not illustrated for illustrative purposes, the threads on the external surface of the barrel is to be coupled to the threaded portion of the receiving muzzle cutout of the compensator. In FIG. 5-1, a firearm has been discharged and the projectile 505 leaves the end of the barrel of the firearm and enters into the muzzle receiving cutout. When the projectile is in position P1, gases emitted lead the projectile and move forward entering into the openings 127 of each of the axial ports (direction of gasses exiting into external environment illustrated by lines G1). It is understood that the gasses continue to enter into the axial ports and the central bore during the time the projective moves through and exits the compensator.

FIG. 5-2 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-2 further illustrates a projectile in a second position P2 and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile as it moves through the central bore 103 of the compensator. In FIG. 5-2, the tip of the projectile enters the bore and begins to stabilize due to the gas pressure surrounding the projectile due to forces moving from the axial ports and into the central bore through the first set of radial ports (not shown). Additionally, the expanding gases move through the axial ports and move out into the external environment through the first set of radial ports (direction of gases exiting into external environment represented by lines G2).

FIG. 5-3 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-3 further illustrates the projectile in a third position P3 as it moves through the central bore of the compensator. In FIG. 5-3 the projectile 505 is in position P3, wherein the largest diameter of the projectile is positioned at the fore end or front end of the muzzle receiving cutout. In this position, the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile causes gas flow to be restricted and continues to further force gases forward through the axial ports and outward through the radial ports 120 (the direction of gasses exiting into the external environment illustrated by lines G3) into the external environment and inward into the central bore. The inward forces provided by the gases moving from the axial ports and into the central bore through the radial ports provide a cushion of gas around the projectile. Additionally, as mentioned above, the outward forces provided by the gases escaping the radial ports into the external environment create a stabilizing effect on the rifle barrel that is attached to the compensator.

FIG. 5-4 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator further illustrating a projectile in a fourth position P4 as the projectile moves through the central bore of the compensator. In FIG. 5-4, the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile is positioned at P4. As explained above, as the projectile continues to move through the compensator, the projectile restricts the amount of gas allowed to enter into the central bore. Additionally, gases begin to escape through the second set of radial ports (direction of the gasses exiting radial ports and entering the environment illustrated as lines G4). Similar to the above, as the gases are directed outward through the radial ports into the external environment the outward forces provide a stabilizing effect on the rifle barrel. Similarly, gases are also directed back into the central bore through the radial ports via the axial ports continuing to provide a cushion of gases due to the inward forces provided by the gases, which has a stabilizing effect on the projectile. As mentioned above, because the compensator is in a configuration such that the radial ports have a longitudinal axis that intersects with the borehole wall 405 (as opposed to an opposing radial port) the compensator has an approved stabilizing effect on the projectile providing an approved amount of stabilization on the projectile as opposed to the compensators of the prior art.

FIG. 5-5 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-5 illustrates a projectile in a fifth position P5 as it moves through the compensator. As the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile moves forward, it continues to restrict the amount of gases that enters into the bore proximate to the projectile. Similarly, gases move in three different directions through the commentator. The gases move forward through the axial ports and into the central bore where the inward forces provide a cushion of air stabilizing the projectile as it moves through the air and forward through the central bore of the compensator. Additionally, as the gases move forward through the axial ports and out through the radial ports and into the external environment, the outward forces provided by the gases exiting the axial ports (direction of gasses exiting radial ports represented by lines G5) have a stabilizing effect on the barrel of a firearm.

FIG. 5-6 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-6 further illustrates a projectile in a sixth position P6 and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile. As the largest cross-sectional diameter passes through the compensator and is positioned such that the largest cross-sectional diameter is proximate to the third set of radial ports, it continues to restrict the amount of gas allowed to enter into the central bore proximate to the projectile. As mentioned above, as gases enter into the central bore through the axial ports, it creates a cushion of gas due to the inward forces of the gas providing a stabilizing effect on the projectile. Additionally, similar to before, the gases exiting the radial ports provide outward forces (direction of certain gasses exiting to the external environment represented by lines G6) such that the forces have a stabilizing effect on the barrel of a firearm.

FIG. 5-7 is a side view with a portion of the compensator removed illustrating radial and axial ports of the compensator. FIG. 5-7 further illustrates a projectile in a seventh position P7 and the location of certain forces and gases relative to the projectile. In FIG. 5-7, the largest cross-sectional diameter of the projectile is positioned at P7. Similar to before, the forces acting inward into the central bore through the fourth set of radial ports have a stabilizing effect on the projectile due to the cushion of gas that is provided by the inwardly acting forces. As mentioned before, the configuration of not having opposing axial ports such that the gases moving inward act along the borehole wall as opposed to directly flowing through an opposing radial ports provides an increase cushion of gas that is an improvement over the prior art. Additionally, gases begin escaping through the axial ports and into the environment proximate to the forward face 130 of the compensator (direction of gasses exiting radial and axial ports and into external environment represented by lines G7).

As mentioned above, the compensator may comprise a variety of different metals, including but not limited to carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and other alloys. In one non-limiting embodiment, the compensator may be manufactured using a CNC lathe machine. In one example method of manufacturing the compensator, the central bore 103 may be drilled into a cylindrical shaped body 101. Next, the seven axial ports 125 may be drilled along face 130 of the cylindrical body. Next, the muzzle receiving cutout y be drilled into the second end or posterior end of the cylindrical shaped body such that the axial ports are in fluid communication with the muzzle receiving cutout. Next, each of the radial ports 120 may be drilled into the cylindrical body such that a series of radial ports intersects with one axial port and the central bore. Next, threads may be included in the muzzle receiving cutout to accept the threads of an external surface of the end of a barrel. It should be understood that the sizes and number of the threads, axial ports, radial ports, and central bore and the length and width of the compensator should be designed and adapted depending on the caliber size and type of firearm the compensator is intended to be used with. In one non-limiting embodiment, when installing the compensator, the compensator must be installed such that distance between the end of the barrel and the face 305 of the muzzle receiving cutout is an appropriate distance depending on caliber size and type of firearm that the compensator is to be used for. There must be an adequate space or air gap between the end of the barrel of the firearm and the openings 127 in the muzzle receiving cutout so that gasses flow into the axial ports and for the compensator to function correctly.

Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A compensator for a firearm comprising:

a cylindrical body having a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posterior end, the posterior end having a muzzle receiving cutout configured for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm;

a plurality of radial ports spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the central bore and extending radially outward therefrom, wherein each of the radial ports provides fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment;

a plurality of axial ports surrounding the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore, wherein each of the axial ports spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of the axial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore; and,

wherein each of the radial ports has no directly opposing radial port.

2. The compensator of claim 1, wherein the compensator comprises seven axial ports spaced around the central bore.

3. The compensator of claim 2, wherein a longitudinal axis of each of the radial ports perpendicularly intersects a portion of the borehole wall.

4. The compensator of claim 1, wherein gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm coupled to the posterior end of the compensator are directed from the muzzle receiving cutout through each of the axial ports and each of the of the radial ports.

5. The compensator of claim 4, wherein the radial ports provide a plurality of radially inward forces around a projectile moving through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports into the central bore.

6. The compensator of claim 1, wherein the radial ports allow a plurality of gases to escape radially outward thereby reducing a harmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports and into the ambient environment.

7. The compensator of claim 1, wherein the compensator comprises an odd number of axial ports positioned around the central bore.

8. A compensator for a firearm comprising:

a cylindrical body having a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posterior end, the posterior end having a muzzle receiving cutout configured for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aliened with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm;

a plurality of radial ports spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the central bore and extending radially outward therefrom, wherein each of the radial ports provides fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment;

a plurality of axial ports surrounding the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore, wherein each of the axial ports spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of the axial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore; and,

wherein a longitudinal axis of each of the radial ports intersects a portion of the borehole wall.

9. The compensator of claim 8, wherein the compensator comprises seven axial ports positioned around the central bore.

10. The compensator of claim 8, wherein gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm coupled to the posterior end of the compensator are directed from the muzzle receiving cutout through each of the axial ports and each of the of the radial ports.

11. The compensator of claim 10, wherein the radial ports provide a plurality of radially inward forces around a projectile moving through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports into the central bore.

12. The compensator of claim 8, wherein the radial ports allow a plurality of gases to escape radially outward thereby reducing a harmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports and into the ambient environment.

13. The compensator of claim 8, Wherein the compensator comprises an odd number of axial ports positioned around the central bore.

14. A compensator for a firearm comprising:

a cylindrical body having a central bore having an anterior and an opposing posterior end, the posterior end having a muzzle receiving cutout configured for allowing a firearm muzzle to couple to the posterior end of the cylindrical body such that a longitudinal axis of the central bore is aligned with a longitudinal axis of a bore of the firearm;

a plurality of radial ports spaced circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the central bore and extending radially outward therefrom, wherein each of the radial ports provides fluid communication between the central bore and the ambient environment;

a plurality of axial ports surrounding the central bore such that a longitudinal axis of each axial port is parallel to the central bore, wherein each of the axial ports spans from an anterior face to the muzzle receiving cutout, wherein each of the axial ports provides fluid communication between the ambient environment proximate to the anterior face, the muzzle receiving cutout, a series of the radial ports, and the central bore.

15. The compensator of claim 14, Wherein the compensator comprises seven axial ports positioned around the central bore.

16. The compensator of claim 14, wherein the compensator comprises five axial ports positioned around the central bore.

17. The compensator of claim 14, wherein the compensator comprises an odd number of axial ports positioned around the central bore.

18. The compensator of claim 14, wherein the radial ports allow a plurality of gases to escape radially outward thereby reducing a harmonic effect on a barrel of a firearm when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports and into the ambient environment.

19. The compensator of claim 10, wherein the radial ports provide a plurality of radially inward forces around a projectile moving through the compensator thereby stabilizing the projectile when gases emitted from the muzzle of a discharged firearm flow from the radial ports into the central bore.