Dkrad1935 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I have a G34 I use to compete in IDPA. I bought my sone a G17 but he likes to shoot my 34 better. And I would like to be able to shoot in USPSA limited with a 40 cal. So......was thinking of buying a G35 and a conversion barrel. Setting it up to run in USPSA as Limited - magwell, heavier guiderod etc and then being able to swap out barrel take off magwell and guide rod to make it IDPA legal. Any thoughts? Has anyone used a conversion barrell like this? Are they reliable and accurate? Would it be worth it to get a gunsmith to fit the barrells for a little extra accuracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3180 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why not just load 40 minor for IDPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 yeah was thinking about that - not set up for reloading although I hope to get that going this year. Also - I have a lot of magazines for 9mm. It would be nice to not have to segregate ammo and magazines etc - then my son and I would be abel to share some stuff...... but it would be nice to get the bigger hole! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Is it legal to use the 35 with conversion barrel in IDPA? You can't use it in SSP per: 8.2.1.4.6.A barrel of another caliber that is not offered in the original factory model. Maybe ESP but you might want to check. The rule states: 8.2.2.2.9. Replacement of barrel with one of factory configuration in a stock or non-stock caliber. Not sure if a conversion barrel from .40 to 9mm would be considered " factory configuration" as it is heavier. I will post a pic of mine below so you can see. It's a 35 and a Lone Wolf conversion barrel in it and it works great. No problems feeding or functioning. It's a good option for people looking for two calibers in one. The conversion barrel is on the left and the standard 34 9mm is on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You just have another excuse to buy an extra gun. Go forth and fill gun safes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Givo08 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 You can buy .40 minor from Atlanta Arms and Ammo if you want to shoot minor match ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 yeah I guess i would just have to shoot ESP if I did that in IDPA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetropolisLake Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Look at it this way... the remanufacturers are selling ammo with once fired brass for only $10 per 500 with .40. For the $200 it would take for a conversion barrel and 3 mags, you'd have to shoot 10,000 rounds to break even. Plus, if it's the same gun, using .40 elsewhere outside of USPSA would be good practice. If you switch back and forth, getting used to 9mm then introducing .40 at USPSA, that may not give you the best results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 who is selling ammo for $10 per 500 rounds? Im not sure I followed your math there MLO... Not buying a conversion barrel to save money on ammo - buying it to be able to shoot 9mm in IDPA Are you saying reman 40 is only 10 dollars more than reman 9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enroute Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have a G34 I use to compete in IDPA. I bought my sone a G17 but he likes to shoot my 34 better. And I would like to be able to shoot in USPSA limited with a 40 cal. So......was thinking of buying a G35 and a conversion barrel. Setting it up to run in USPSA as Limited - magwell, heavier guiderod etc and then being able to swap out barrel take off magwell and guide rod to make it IDPA legal. Any thoughts? Has anyone used a conversion barrell like this? Are they reliable and accurate? Would it be worth it to get a gunsmith to fit the barrells for a little extra accuracy? a.) I think you need to check the rules sections. b.) You kind of lost me when you're involving another person, a third pistol, and relatively unclear writing w/o punctuation. Your son would get the G34, possibly sell the G17, want to use a future G35 for .40 and 9mm comp. gun? If your son is not a competitor just "borrow" back your 34? I have several conversion barrels for my Glocks and am partial to the products at KKM Precision and Bar-sto, they have been reliable and accurate w/o having to get them 'smithed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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