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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!

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.

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.

Whata waste

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.

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.

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!

Nice work on the jig Mike!

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.

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

Thought so. Thanks for backing me up!

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

Thank you Braxton

Wouldn't work in my commander or officer. Scrubs the spring. Thanks for the response!

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?

Thanks..............while I have powder coating equipment, I've never powder coated lead Would you method be as:

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.

Yeah, I saw the price. I'll stick with the Hornady Thanks again!

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

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

I have no reason to doubt you. Thanks

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

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.

I don't have a G35...............thanks anyway

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!