FAXON EXOS-513 PISTOL COMPENSATOR FOR GLOCK® GEN 3 & FX-19 - 9MM

What the EXOS-513 Does

A pistol compensator threads onto the muzzle and redirects propellant gas as it leaves the bore. Because the bore of a Glock® sits above your hand, recoil rotates the muzzle upward — muzzle flip. The EXOS-513 uses that same gas to push the muzzle back down, so the sights settle faster and follow-up shots come sooner. It does not reduce the cartridge’s total recoil energy; it changes the direction the muzzle moves.

EXOS® does this with a single expansion chamber and three ports angled at 45°. Straight-up ports only act on gas after it has left the bore axis; the angled EXOS ports catch it earlier and vector it up and forward, so more of the available energy goes into counteracting flip. A single chamber keeps the comp short and light, which matters on a carry or duty pistol where a long, heavy comp changes how the slide cycles.

The 513 is the model the double-stack EXOS® line was developed and tested on. The Gen 4 EXOS-543 and Gen 5 EXOS-553 share its porting and internal design; only the body profile changes for those generations’ slides. On the 513 the rear of the comp is profiled to the Gen 3 slide nose, and the bore and guide-rod relief are cut for Gen 3 barrel and recoil-assembly dimensions — which the Faxon FX-19 shares, since it is built on the Gen 3 pattern.

What’s Included

Tested Performance

Faxon measured the EXOS-513 in a Ransom rest on a Gen 3 Glock® 19, firing 115 gr 9mm and recording the muzzle’s peak upward rotation in degrees with a bare threaded barrel and with the comp installed. Leading aftermarket compensators were run on the same host under the same conditions.

Averages of recorded shots on the Gen 3 Glock® 19 host. Results vary with ammunition, recoil spring, and grip.

Installation

EXOS-513 FAQs

Which pistols does the EXOS-513 fit?

Glock® 17, 19, and 34 Gen 3 and the Faxon FX-19, with a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. It was engineered and function-tested on all of them. Gen 4 pistols use the EXOS-543; Gen 5 pistols use the EXOS-553; the 43, 43X, and 48 use the EXOS-523 and EXOS-533.

How much does it reduce muzzle flip?

In Faxon’s Ransom-rest testing on a Gen 3 Glock® 19 with 115 gr 9mm, the EXOS-513 reduced peak muzzle rise by 28% versus a bare threaded barrel — from 21.1° to 15.1° — the lowest rise of every compensator in the test and the tightest shot-to-shot spread.

Does it fit the Faxon FX-19?

Yes. The FX-19 is built on the Gen 3 pattern with a Faxon threaded barrel, so the EXOS-513 is the matching comp and sits flush out of the box. Porting, chamber, and internal design are identical across the 513, 543, and 553; only the body profile differs by generation.

Will it sit flush with my slide?

On a Faxon Gen 3 threaded barrel or an FX-19, yes. On other 1/2x28 barrels, it sits flush when the muzzle protrudes 0.600″ or less past the slide; with more protrusion it still works but stands off from the slide.

Do I need a different recoil spring?

Usually not with standard-pressure or +P ammunition. A compensator bleeds off gas that would otherwise help drive the slide, so very light target loads can occasionally fail to lock the slide back on the last round. Step up to a standard 115–124 gr load first; a slightly lighter recoil spring is the next option for shooters who run light loads exclusively.

Will my holster still fit?

Installed, the EXOS-513 adds 1.125″ ahead of the slide. Open-bottom holsters generally work as-is; closed-toe holsters need to be cut for a compensator, and most holster makers offer a comp option for the Gen 3 17, 19, and 34.

Does it work with a red dot or suppressor-height sights?

Yes. The single-chamber body keeps a low profile above the bore, so it does not block standard-height sights or a slide-mounted optic. The ports vent upward, so expect some visible gas in the sight picture on bright days, which is normal for any top-ported comp.

Where is the EXOS-513 made?

Machined from 6061 aluminum and black anodized in the USA by Faxon Firearms, a family-owned, federally licensed manufacturer in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio. Covered by the Faxon Lifetime Guarantee.

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Glock® is a registered trademark of Glock, Inc. Faxon Firearms is not affiliated with or endorsed by Glock, Inc.; trademarks are used for compatibility reference only. EXOS® is a registered trademark of Faxon Firearms. Muzzle-rise figures are from Faxon internal Ransom-rest testing with 115 gr 9mm ammunition; results vary with ammunition, recoil spring, and host condition. Compensators can change a pistol’s operating characteristics; always confirm function with your chosen ammunition before carrying.

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