I've been considering buying a Perazzi Mirage trap gun. Both the upper and lower barrels appear to be Pro-ported. Does anyone know if porting really works at diminishing actual recoil, perceived recoil and muzzle jump or does it just take a nice gun and devalue it? Also, I have always wondered if there was a barrel obstruction distal to or beyond the ports, such as snow, mud or a wad, if the porting would help prevent a barrel bulge? Thanks for your opinion. Addendum: Is there any scientificic evidence porting actually reduces the force of recoil or is it only perceived recoil? Also, an observation I have made while trap shooting, and this phenomenon seems worse with trap doubles....if there is a strong headwind, i.e., wind blowing in your face....20 knots or greater, then serious smoke is blown into one's face and eyes. To me this is a serious detriment and offsets much gain from other benefit, such as reduction in perceived recoil.
Last edited by buzz; 07/25/11 10:45 PM. Reason: clarification
