BUCKEYESFANINNM Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I am sure that this discussion has bee posted several times. Can anyone suggest a good aftermarket barrel for Glock. I am looking to start reloading lead to save some $$ and I know that the factory barrel is sometimes notorious for not doing so well with casted lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab2011 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've had good success with lone wolf and storm lake I bought used. I hear good thigs about KKM, more expensive than LW but probably better quality. No matter which barrel you pick check you load to see if it fits in the barrel. The aftermarket barrels are notoriuos for being tight and may need to be bored out if you load long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyg22 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 My storm lake G22 barrel works very well, so does the 9mm conversion barrel. So I am sure that this discussion has bee posted several times. Can anyone suggest a good aftermarket barrel for Glock. I am looking to start reloading lead to save some $$ and I know that the factory barrel is sometimes notorious for not doing so well with casted lead bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Try the factory barrel before deciding. It works for many, including me. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab2011 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I agree with redial, but I'm sure those who swear against using factory barrels w/ lead will be showing up soon (didn't want to start that debate over).. Factory barrel has worked fine for me, just clean the barrel occasionally and you "should" be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_Buck Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Factory barrel all the way. Just keep a boresnake handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetback Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 if you use any coated lead bullet, (moly,poly, bayou bullets green) all of these can be used with factory barrel with more than satifactory results match or practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 KKM makes good barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopPop Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 +1 for KKM. In my 24 it improved accuracy with jacketed and works great with lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizer67 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Jarvis fitted barrel for me. I didn't think it was possible, but my Glock 17 will shoot under a 1.5" average at 25 yards for 10-round groups with mine using 1.12" OAL, 124 PD JHP, same headstamp brass and 5.0 grains of N340. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soterik Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 +1 KKM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves_not_here Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) I like not to have any safety concerns about the gun I'm running so I bought an aftermarket barrel "just in case". By asking on this forum it sounds like you have doubts about safety. This is healthy. I've heard good things from fellow shooters using lead with KKM, Lone Wolf and Storm Lake. I wanted my gun to look as stock as possible so I went with a Storm Lake because they had a G21 barrel in black. I don't like the engraving of the wolf which is probably the only reason why I didn't go for a LW. There was a noticeable improvement in accuracy and I now have no doubt about shooting lead bullets. There really isn't much left on to gun to spend money on and you can always change it back. DNH Edited November 23, 2012 by daves_not_here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 KKM gunsmith fit - not difficult to do and you don't have to be a gunsmith to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezdog Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Storm Lake Barrel, KKM Barrel, Lonewolf. If you ever shot a leaded up Glock barrel you'll know why you should use a conventional riflling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatcop Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I shoot precision moly coated bullets from the factory barrel. Never had a problem and more accurate than I am. Good cleaning every other match and good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I am sure that this discussion has bee posted several times. Try the search function next time, or I might have to change your name to MichiganFan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCKEYESFANINNM Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I am sure that this discussion has bee posted several times. Try the search function next time, or I might have to change your name to MichiganFan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am sure that this discussion has bee posted several times. Try the search function next time, or I might have to change your name to MichiganFan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 KKM gunsmith fit - not difficult to do and you don't have to be a gunsmith to do it. I was told by them that this is not a Glock option anymore.... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noximus03 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) I like a KKM. I run them in all of my guns, carry as well. Edited November 27, 2012 by Noximus03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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