dhunt91 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Which do you guys prefer over the other? Need a threaded one for my open build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 No contest KKM or even Barsto. Don't get the 1/2 pitch thread LoneWolf does get the 9x32 or whatever it is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have had both and now have 3 KKM barrels, KKM is the way to go. Neal in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhunt91 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Okay so It seems everyone likes the KKM. Whats so bad about the LW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Lonewolf does not make there barrels, they are made for them. They are good barrels made by a top barrel maker though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midget Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 KKM. Their only job is barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have owned several of each and I prefer the KKM barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Many have issues with tight chambers and short rifiling leads in the LW barrels. They do get taken care of by LW but they still have the issues inititally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Everyone is correct, the overly tight chamber is the problem with Lone Wolf but....I ordered one 3 weeks ago and asked Dan the Armorer to ream the chamber for lead and throat the barrel and he did it and shipped the same day at no charge. I have purchased several barrels from LWD and had them do this before shipping and have had no problems afterwards at all. If you decide to order one because they are immediately available or they are less expensive be sure to talk with Dan and get the work done before they ship it. I also do a little extra polishing on the feed ramp too. I have several KKM's, Storm Lakes and other than the "fitted" Bar-Sto I cannot discern much of a difference in any of them after the work has been done. I really don't understand why LWD does not ream and throat all of their barrels. If they would they would sell a ton of them everyday. I have spoken with the owner about this but he stubbornly refuses to change them, Go figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhunt91 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Okay thanks for the info guys Ill prolly just go with a KKM to aviod the issues all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Good Choice. Edited March 13, 2014 by JBP55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Either one will work just fine. As was said above KKM is always a good choice. Edited March 15, 2014 by bowenbuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhunt91 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 No but I work for Toyota. I don't speak Austrian either but that's where my guns were made. Say what??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockmeister35 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 ive done 4 open glock builds. used both. i know everyone loves KKM. but ive used many LWDs since you can get them much cheaper. never had issues. held up to the 180PF+ loads just fine. accuracy was great. MY 2 cents is that the KKMs didnt do anything that the LWD didnt, and there was quite a large price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I've been very happy with the LW. I doubt one would outperform the other by any meaningful amount. YMMV, of course Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceLizard Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 As long as you polish off that stupid wolf logo it's a fine barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have to agree about the Wolf logo. I get all of mine under marked so I don't have to look at that thing. There are several things holding that company back and that is one of them. You are right about the accuracy between the 2 barrels. If there is a difference I certainly cannot see it. I have no proof where the LWD's are made or for that matter the KKM's but once they are reamed and throated you would be hard pressed to tell the difference. I had to have my KKM barrels throated to run 1.150 OAL with coated lead TC's so 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven420 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Lone Wolf is junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgunner1 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Lone Wolf is junk. Why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonglee0507 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Lone Wolf is junk. Agree. KKM all the way even in 1911/2011 barrels Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven420 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 They don't improve accuracy, the tolerances are sloppy, their made in China, stupid caricature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I borrowed a LW 40 to 9 barrel and it shot every bit as good as the KKM 40 to 9 I bought, the logo was the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redial Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) My accuracy improved and their tolerances are much tighter than the OEM barrels. Many complain their chambers are too tight, in fact. They do have a stupid logo on them if that matters and they cost a lot less than comparable barrels. I'd still buy 'em if they were made in Kathy Gifford's sweat shop by orphans on a forced diet of beetles and pond water. Mark Edited March 19, 2014 by redial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 +1 for KKM I have 3 KKM Barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockmeister35 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 im with Mark, ha ha... GO KATHY !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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