What does the compensator do?

[Hunter]

Just wondering.

[shotgunharry]

i don't know in game but in reality a compensator reduces recoil

[Hunter]

Thanks.

[DirtyPawsZ]

Point your mouse to your weapon it will show you what it does in weapon stats bar.

[ADMANRed]

Clues in the name, compensates for the recoil by venting the gases against the recoil to balance out the gun.