beckham Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 S&W M&P 9 Pro barrel update: I called S&W yesterday to order some frame plugs for when I remove the thumb safety from my new FDE M&P45. While I was on the phone with them I asked them about my barrel order and the rep tells me that all barrel orders have been cancelled and that they will no longer be selling barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klemmer Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks to everyone for updating this running dialogue. Called KKM this morning. New barrel for my 9L is on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frady Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Is anyone aware of a place to buy the 5" factory barrels? I called S&W and was told I had to order it through Midway but the 5" 9mm is not an option I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open67 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Have shot the KKM multiple times in both my 9L and the newer Pro. Disappointed. The KKM looks great and fits a little tighter (miced it and it is a little bigger in some areas). While the newer M&P barrels shoot better than the older ones ( delivering about a 3" to 4" horizontal by 4" to 5" vertical group ). The KKM just turned that spread 90 degrees. ( 4 to 5 by 3 to 4 ) .Found that very unexpected. When I ordered my KKM and they told me it was gauranteed to be more accurate I found out that doesn't mean with your reloads. I called to return the barrel telling me of my results and they said that it would be only if it did not shoot better with quality factory loads. I asked what kind they would except and he just repeated quality factory. I asked Win. white box or something else. He said of course jhp would be more accurate so I have some of both. Will try these and see what happens. I've shot both Zero's and Montana gold ( which I primarily shoot ) and the MG shot better. Consider these pretty decent components. I've had 2" groups at 50 yds. with my open gun. Not apples to apples but still. Kind of get the impression that from reading a no. of posts here that us with the 5" guns have more troubles with accuracy than those with the 4" ones may have to explore that a little more. Any way that is my results of the KKM barrel with my reloads. Also, am using tight group 4.2 grains. About a 132 pf if memory serves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltbed Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I gave up on Smith & Wesson CS after the first “improved” barrels they came up with for my 9L were actually worst than the original. (1-24” twist!) When I called and complained about my 147 gr. bullets making ovals in the target they told me to switch to lighter bullets. Last year, I purchased a Storm Lake stainless from Midway. (1-14” they claim) Couldn’t be more happy! Took some minor stoning to get it to fit and it ran flawless all last season. (wish I did. LOL) Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckham Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 S&W M&P 9 Pro barrel update: I just looked at my debt card withdraws and noticed that I had two withdraws from Smith & Wesson on the 7th. One of them was for $77.36, just so happens this is the same amount that they quoted me for a new M&P 9 Pro barrel a few months ago. So now I have my hopes up that I will be getting a new barrel sometime this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 S&W M&P 9 Pro barrel update: I just looked at my debt card withdraws and noticed that I had two withdraws from Smith & Wesson on the 7th. One of them was for $77.36, just so happens this is the same amount that they quoted me for a new M&P 9 Pro barrel a few months ago. So now I have my hopes up that I will be getting a new barrel sometime this week. After reading this post, I got my postcard and called S&W customer service and after being on hold for almost an hour, I spoke with Paul, gave him my order number and he said that barrel is still on back order. I placed the order in July of 2013 so good luck and post a pic when you get your barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckham Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I received the new S&W 5in barrel yesterday. It has two dots on the bottom of it. I going to use old barrel at a steal match tomorrow and then see what kind of groups I get with it at 25 yards off the bench. I plan on switching out the locking block and install the new barrel this week. The following weekend I will take it out and see what the new locking block and barrel do off the bench at 25 yards. New barrel Old barrel Edited February 14, 2014 by beckham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTBarrett Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Beckham, What is the part number you ordered? I've been trying to get a replacement barrel for my M&P9 Pro for a while now but keep getting shut down. This lack of customer service from S&W is starting to really make me consider a switch to Glock when i build my new Limited gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckham Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The part number for the M&P 5 inch 9mm barrel that I ordered was 425520000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTBarrett Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 The part number for the M&P 5 inch 9mm barrel that I ordered was 425520000. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkenstein Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'm an idiot and didn't save the target, but did manage a 3" ish group this past weekend. Shooting off hand with the newer barrel at 25yrds. I was disappointing when I first got it because it looked like a shotgun blast, but I think it might have just needed a brake in of sorts with my bayou bullets. Load was the 125 grains from Donnie on 3.6 grains of tight group. About 45 degrees and sheltered from the wind. I'll try and replicate when I have more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I sent my M&P Pro 5" back to S&W for a new barrel. I tried to give them money for a new barrel and they refused however they said to send the entire gun in and they will replace the barrel if it doesn't meet spec. My gun arrived at S&W on March 3rd, any gueses when I will see it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttolliver Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I'd love to get a second factory barrel for my 4.25" Pro CORE to have magna ported. But it's amazing to read how impossible it is to get barrels. At this point I'm assuming when I'm ready I'll end up experimenting with an aftermarket barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool Aid Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Just picked up a new 5" 40 Pro (December 2013 spent case) and the barrel has the same two dimples shown on the 9 Pros in this thread. The slide stop assembly appears to be the original design, not the newer version Hilton Yam wrote about that puts pressure against the trigger bar to improve the feel of the reset. Edited March 13, 2014 by Kool Aid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 S&W really impressed me by getting my gun back to me in just over two weeks. Unfortuantly they replaced my barrel with the single dimple version. I am planning to take it to the range on Friday, I will post my results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan45kim Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 one or two dimple only shows which CNC the barrel came off of they are the same barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTBarrett Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Speed Shooter Specialties got the factory 9L/Pro barrel back in stock last night and I managed to grab one before they sold out. I'll report back to let everyone know if it is the new profile or the old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimmy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Whats the easiest way to tell which barrel you have? I just bought a 9l was just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan45kim Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Look down the barrel at the rifling and compare it to the pictures above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTBarrett Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Speed Shooter Specialties got the factory 9L/Pro barrel back in stock last night and I managed to grab one before they sold out. I'll report back to let everyone know if it is the new profile or the old. Barrel came in last night and it has the old rifling. At least I have a spare barrel now. The hunt continues for the new version! Edited March 28, 2014 by JonTBarrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTBarrett Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 S&W really impressed me by getting my gun back to me in just over two weeks. Unfortuantly they replaced my barrel with the single dimple version. I am planning to take it to the range on Friday, I will post my results. Any update on how it shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan45kim Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I also got one of the barrels form SSS and it is the original twist not the new 1/10 twist barrel. Anyone want it before I send it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustysa4 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Does the crown look different on the new vs old, 5" barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkenstein Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Right is old Does the crown look different on the new vs old, 5" barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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