dvc4you Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Hi, I have a Colt series 80 in 38 Super and would like to re barrel it to 9 mm. I see in Brownells barrels from Ed Brown, Kart and Briley. Since this pistol is for plinking which one would you choose ? Easy of fitting is a plus as I intend to do this myself to save money but mostly as a teaching exercise. Can you recommended any online instructions ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaider Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 AGI got lots of videos specially for the 1911 series. I would suggest start there, and of course theres always youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 http://www.blindhogg.com/gunsmithing.html , just click on the barrel tab. https://www.amazon.com/Colt-45-automatic-shop-manual/dp/B0006EVYAU, get Vol. I and II. Both outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 The easiest to fit would be a Kart Xact Fit barrel. Basically, you fit the hood and file down two pads on the upper lugs to get the proper engagement. The bottom lugs are already machined and the proper barrel link is installed. I don't have any experience with Briley, but they are short chambered gunsmith fit barrels, so they will be a lot more work. The two Ed Brown "drop in" barrels I tried were not, by a long shot. The best two barrels to consider are the Kart Xact Fit and the BarSto semi-fit. Both are superb. Both require little fitting. Both come with bottom lugs finished with ling installed. Frankly, the last BarSto I fit was easier than the Kart. I had to fit the hood, then round the leading profile of the lower lugs to get smoother action. Very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Regarding the Ed Brown ( I like the 5 " threaded that is on sale) was it too loose or required a lot of fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 The Brown lower lugs were too large. Any time you have to mess with them using only hand tools, you are better off just sending it back. I'll note that this was in STI 1911 frames. They may fit better in other brands. Both Kart and BarSto make threaded barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Check out Storm Lake barrels. They have made a lot of barrels for other companies that put their names on them. They make very good barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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