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Everything posted by mofosheee
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Hello BE forum I have a Colt 45 Defender (3" barrel with aluminum frame) and got to thinkin how do I know that I'm not creating loads in the +P envelope and does anybody have a suggestion for loads that this pistol might like? Thanks!
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Agree. Lesson learned. Must have been an off day at Bar Sto. As a machinist, I am not at all impressed with the part. Close examination of this barrel shows rather marginal machine work around every surface of this barrel.
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Agree, Bar-Sto hand cycled fine with dummy rounds. Reinstalled the OE Glock barrel and the problem went away. Found that the Bar-Sto barrel has noticeable lateral slop / play when in battery while there is ZERO side play with the Glock barrel in battery. Bar Sto barrel measures .016 thinner at the breach face than the Glock.
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Hello Joe4d Going into this, I understood that the barrels weren't drop in and that fitting was necessary. After that fitting was done, I found the slide to cycle smoothly empty and with dummy rounds I had laying around. A variety of over-the-counter ammo was used, that plunked and dropped out of the barrel. The problem is the rounds never make it into the chamber.
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So, I rolled the dice and bought the Bar-Sto barrel for my box stock G30. Sad to say that the reliability of the gun with the Bar-Sto barrel is in the toilet. Ran a variety of ammo to find that the pistol now has repeated failures to feed. Never once had a failure with the Glock barrel. What a waste.
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Hello BE Forum It's well known that it can be easier to spend more money on fixtures and tooling than it is on a part. For example, the obscenely priced carbide lug cutter from Brownell's. I do not do enough of these to justify the expense. Does anyone have records of an improvised tool / fixture for cutting a 1911-barrel hood other than a good ole file or the unobtainable $$$$ Everglades tool? I'd like to see your tooling pictures. Thanks again for all the responses!
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Nice work on the jig Mike!
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Now you tell me Yes, the tool looked rather course. I bought the; 0 .186" cutter. Agree, Weigand is nice but I only have one barrel to do.
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I made the alignment block and fitted the hood yesterday (easy enough) Yes, zzt. Today, trying to find a work around for cutting the bottom lugs without buying the tool. I don't see a better option after looking at the Brownells lug cutter. Probably have to bite the bullet Thanks
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Thought so. Thanks for backing me up!
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Just received a new 1911 semi fit Wilson barrel. I have a mill and steel. Would somebody out there tell me why I shouldn't make my own barrel lock-up / alignment block for fitting the barrel? Looks like a simple tool. Thanks
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Thank you Braxton
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Wouldn't work in my commander or officer. Scrubs the spring. Thanks for the response!
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I have questions about the 1911 parts pictured. hammer strut pictured right with the small radius; I've been trying to find details as to what 1911 the "more bowed" hammer strut is used in. Scarce info online. Anybody familiar with this?
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Thanks..............while I have powder coating equipment, I've never powder coated lead Would you method be as:
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Shoulda stated that my inventor is; Penn 9mm powder coated and non coated 45cal RN and SWC. I'm unsure of its tendency to plate out in a barrel. Not wanting to push the envelope, I keep an eye on my hardware. These issues can be a PITA and are easily addressed. Better safe than sorry.
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Yeah, I saw the price. I'll stick with the Hornady Thanks again!
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Have to say the stock G30 barrel shoots well. It's all about shootin lead. Very much appreciate the responses! Lots of positive about the KKM's Thanks again
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Mr 85win Thanks for the info! This gives me a starting point. Yes, every gun is different. As stated, mine's a 3.78" barrel (that's what I got wrapped up on) ..............I'll use the AA#2 and chrono everything. best regards jerry
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I have no reason to doubt you. Thanks
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Hello Forum I've been looking for a start load for the bullet mentioned above to be fed into my Glock30SF (3.78" barrel) Powders on hand; W231, Titegroup, AA2, AA5, AA7. My preference is W231. Plenty of online data for the XTP version, unable to find data for the HAP and 3.78" barrel. What say the experts? Thanks again
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I have a Colt Mustang .380 Series IV, Series 80 (pre polymer) that has been sitting in my safe for about 35 years. I recall it was feed sensitive, failing to chamber some rounds. Since I'm reloading these winter days, is there anybody out there in forum land that can suggest a load that would work in this pistol? Such as grain of bullet, RN or hollow point. Or should I buy off the shelf ammo and test? Thanks again.
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I don't have a G35...............thanks anyway
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Hello Forum Considering the age old debate regarding feeding a Glock lead, I'm curious about the Bar-Sto barrels. With a mountain of lead (for reloading) that I've acquired over the years.............what say the forum members on these barrels. Thank you!