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I am tempted to go with the 1:24 twist rate since I shoot 115gr rounds exclusively. I have a non ported 6 inch 1911 with a KKM 1:32 and it shoots Federal AE 115 gr just fine. I'm just not sure if I should go AET or straight twist. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your input and please post how the 3 x 5/32 ports did in regards to muzzle flip. I spoke with Al Zitta of Schuemann Z and learned the ports they cut in the hybrid barrel are about 5/32 in diameter. He thought 2-3 ports would be about right for factory 115gr fmj muzzle velocity 1150 fps. I think I'm going to with 3 ports. I'm not a competitor and don't need to meet a certain velocity. Now, I just have to decide on which barrel twist rate. 1:16 vs 1:24 If you have any thoughts which one you would choose for my set up, please post. The 1:24 comes both AET and straight twist, but the AET version no longer has the fluted chamber it originally did. They also make a 1:32 that's known for good accuracy with lighter 115gr rounds, but it needs good velocity to do so and I would be concerned the ports would remove that. Thanks again

I've a desire to have an iron sighted, 9mm 1911 Gov't length using a Schuemann Hybrid barrel. I'm not a competitor. I just want something accurate and fun to shoot, with even less muzzle flip than a non ported 9mm 1911. I don't reload and exclusively shoot Federal AE 115gr fmj, muzzle velocity 1150 fps. I'm trying to determine the number of ports the barrel should have that would strike a balance between having a noticeable reduction on muzzle flip, yet still retain enough energy to cycle the slide reliably. I do want to limit the rib length of the barrel to have enough room only for the number of ports decided upon plus a dovetail front sight. I realize a comp would provide the most muzzle flip reduction, but I don't want to go that route. I did speak with Alan Zitta and he really didn't have specific recommendations. I did learn from him, they offer 4 twist rates: 1:16, 1:24 AET, 1:24 straight twist, and 1:32. I'm thinking of playing it safe with the 1:16 out of concern there might note be enough velocity to achieve accuracy with the slower twist rates. For those experienced with this type of ported barrel, your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you

It sounds like there just .357 barrels

Do 929's and 986's really have .355 barrels? Or are they just .357 barrels? Thanks

Does anyone have an idea how light of DAO pull weight a 929 could have that would reliably ignite factory federal american eagle? Thanks

Wanting to get a good quality 9mm for recreational target shooting. For those who might have experience with both or either of these, which do you enjoy shooting more or would recommend. thanks

Thanks for your input. I think I will stick with the standard 1:20. Basically, I was wondering if anyone knew which twist rate shoots 115gr factory fmj more accurately.

I know the KKM 9mm 1:32 barrel is really accurate with 115 gr Sierra and XTP bullets, but does anyone have any experience with it shooting factory 115gr FMJ? I'm having a 9mm 1911 longslide built for target shooting but I do not reload. I know I can purchase these 115 gr match loads from Atlanta Arms. Just not sure, if I could afford to consistently. For my situation, I'm not sure if I should go for 1:20 vs 1:32 twist rate for the barrel. I know I could stick with 115gr weight when purchasing factory FMJ. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks

Intending to build a 9mm 1911 LS with a Schuemann AET barrel. Can anyone comment on how well this barrel shoots with factory FMJ? Any particular bullet weights that do better? Thanks for your input

Getting a 9mm 1911. I heard the slide tends to cycle slower compared to other calibers. Is there a weight of factory FMJ bullet that minimizes this?