eli5: How does a gun compensator work?

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How does adding a compensator at the end of the gun reduce recoil?

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On an uncompensated gun, the gas leaves the muzzle uncontrolled and while it mostly pushes straight back, it also goes in every direction. When you put a compensator on the barrel, it directs the flow of those gases in a direction you want to push the barrel in a direction you want it to go.

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