bonglee0507 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 no more tungsten sleeved barrel in ipsc?? Tungsten still allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbullet Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 So a "tungsten sleeved barrel" is not weight attached to barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 So a "tungsten sleeved barrel" is not weight attached to barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmar Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 ipsc's definition of weight attached to barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrod Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 IMHO tungsten sleeve was just a waste of time and money. It weakens your barrel by trimming it to thinner metal." that space between the barrel and the tungsten???". I don't see the logic were people use tungsten to put weight to the front yet they lighten up the front slide? Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 IMHO tungsten sleeve was just a waste of time and money. It weakens your barrel by trimming it to thinner metal." that space between the barrel and the tungsten???". I don't see the logic were people use tungsten to put weight to the front yet they lighten up the front slide? Duh!Mine has 50k rounds on it and no problems. Depends maybe on the gumsmith doing it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Nightrod said: IMHO tungsten sleeve was just a waste of time and money. It weakens your barrel by trimming it to thinner metal." that space between the barrel and the tungsten???". I don't see the logic were people use tungsten to put weight to the front yet they lighten up the front slide? Duh! And yet, there is at least one custom gun manufacturer and many professionals who use tungsten sleeved barrels. Maybe you should speak with one of them to get more understanding of the concepts? From your description, you clearly missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 And yet, there is at least one custom gun manufacturer and many professionals who use tungsten sleeved barrels. Maybe you should speak with one of them to get more understanding of the concepts? From your description, you clearly missed it. Every gunsmith here in the philippines does it with no problems. Sent from my SM-A750GN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Nightrod said: IMHO tungsten sleeve was just a waste of time and money. It weakens your barrel by trimming it to thinner metal." that space between the barrel and the tungsten???". I don't see the logic were people use tungsten to put weight to the front yet they lighten up the front slide? Duh! Reciprocating weight vs static weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 9 hours ago, bonglee0507 said: Every gunsmith here in the philippines does it with no problems. Sent from my SM-A750GN using Tapatalk Exactly. Which is probably why my friend Johnny Lim installed one on my Limcat. I love it, personally. Very smooth. But that is just my personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbullet Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have seek tungsten sleeved barrels from Akai pistols too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Wow, what an interesting thread. All I know is, if a tungsten barrel was available for a Glock, I’d buy one for my CO gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 So don’t buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 10 yr old thread going strong. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 10 yr old thread going strong. lol 15 yrs not 10 yrsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomandood Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 So after 15 years of circle jerking and "physics this and that, I'm right and you're wrong even though I never owned a tungsten barrel", did the original questions of whether or not it's worth it get answered? Basically, how many of you (that actually own a gun with a tungsten barrel) would actually recommend it? I'm looking at getting a Limcat build started in the next few months and this is one of those things where I haven't had a chance to actually shoot one and am hoping to get insight from some owners. I spoke with Julian at the shop about some of the options, but still feel like there's more to consider besides "yeah its a heavier barrel" lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, tacomandood said: So after 15 years of circle jerking and "physics this and that, I'm right and you're wrong even though I never owned a tungsten barrel", did the original questions of whether or not it's worth it get answered? Basically, how many of you (that actually own a gun with a tungsten barrel) would actually recommend it? I'm looking at getting a Limcat build started in the next few months and this is one of those things where I haven't had a chance to actually shoot one and am hoping to get insight from some owners. I spoke with Julian at the shop about some of the options, but still feel like there's more to consider besides "yeah its a heavier barrel" lol. all my Akai guns are tungsten sleeved. I would not go back to a regular barrel. They make a huge difference in dot movement and tracking for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 If the gunsmith that is selling you the tungsten sleeved barrel can't explain to you in detail EXACTLY what the Pro's/Con's of using it would be then why would you have them build it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/14/2019 at 8:20 AM, jstagn said: So don’t buy one. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzViper Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 all my Akai guns are tungsten sleeved. I would not go back to a regular barrel. They make a huge difference in dot movement and tracking for me. You have any that are limited 40?Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 14 hours ago, tacomandood said: So after 15 years of circle jerking and "physics this and that, I'm right and you're wrong even though I never owned a tungsten barrel", did the original questions of whether or not it's worth it get answered? Basically, how many of you (that actually own a gun with a tungsten barrel) would actually recommend it? I'm looking at getting a Limcat build started in the next few months and this is one of those things where I haven't had a chance to actually shoot one and am hoping to get insight from some owners. I spoke with Julian at the shop about some of the options, but still feel like there's more to consider besides "yeah its a heavier barrel" lol. Just shoot mine at the next match... again. In May, as I will be a Berry's Steel the weekend after next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Shadyscott999 said: all my Akai guns are tungsten sleeved. I would not go back to a regular barrel. They make a huge difference in dot movement and tracking for me. My experience as well. The Lim's sell it as the "HBAR" or heavy barrel option and it is worth it for better weight distribution. My wife especially likes that and the steel grip, which adds more weight. Her recoil is considerably less than mine just between the plastic and steel grips. While some don't want the extra weight, she likes it for reduced recoil. Edited March 27, 2019 by Nevadazielmeister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Get one. You wont regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 13 hours ago, CzViper said: You have any that are limited 40? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk I have shot a lot of tungsten limited guns. They are very soft and the sites track well. The whole point behind tungsten is you are removing reciprocating mass from the slide and adding stationary weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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