Paul-the new guy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I am starting a new limited build. I have a standard length wide frame. I am thinking of building the gun with a bushing barrel so I could use it in IDPA if I wanted or needed to. How much more does a bull barrel weigh than a bushing barrel? I had a full length dust cover bull barrel gun before and I always prefered the way I could point my Eagle 9mm better. I know the weight helps tame the recoil of the .40 but could that be pretty much offset by using a tungsten guide rod? Any thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I don't think the weight difference is all that much. Personally I prefer bull/sleeved barrels because they are easier to take apart and are more durable. Over the years I've had one or two bushings break and I've seen 2-3 bushings break for other people. I haven't shot IDPA in a long time. I would think that you would have to take a couple of parts off in a typlical USPSA limited gun to play in IDPA. Then put it back on when shooting Limited. That would be a hassle to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah, it would strictly be for a back up. I have a 9mm 2011 that is my ESP gun. Next question, can you cut a 6" Bushing barrel down to run in a 5" gun? More to the point if I have a 6" AET barrel would I be able to make that work in a 5" gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Yes you can cut and re-crown a 6" to a 5". Just need a good Smith to do it. It may require new over sized ID bushing if the barrel has a taper from the muzzle. Best bet is to just get a 5", most likely, it will be just a few dollars more to get the new barrel. Edited March 27, 2013 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Don't think a tungsten guide rod is legal in IDPA but could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 It is not legal, you are correct. I probably would not need it for minor loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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