jstagn Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Know all about the brass issues. Has anyone shot the tungsten sleeve Akai and they’re non-tungsten sleeve? Weight according to akai is only about 3-4 oz. more but centered over the trigger area, rather than hanging out in front. I think limecat also has a similar setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 32 minutes ago, jstagn said: Know all about the brass issues. Can you shed light on what you mean about brass issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Poor choice of words, meant 38sc is more difficult, expensive than 9mm to obtain. No disrespect to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I have shot exactly what you are describing. These are all Akai.We tested these at Area 4The two in the left are tungsten sleeved .38 the far right is a bull barrel 9mm.I would describe the tungsten sleeved .38’s as slightly less flip and softer. That’s partly due to the caliber and partly due to the extra weight.Bottom line tungsten sleeve vs bull barrel: The tungsten sleeve adds weight that feels good and balanced . It’s going to absorb a little more energy (flip) than a lighter bull barrel. Also the slide is thinner (it’s opened up in front) in order to get the thicker tungsten sleeve to fit. So you have a thinner, lighter slide plus a heavier barrel. Both will help reduce the recoil and flip. Note: I went with the less expensive bull barrel due to cost and after shooting the tungsten sleeved .38’s I decided that I would stick with what I got.I love my Akai’s (4 so far!) and have done well with the contingency program this year! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronicTwitch Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Glockman, thanks for your insights. I just had the same conversation and questions with a buddy that got a tungsten sleeved barrel gun. I was more focused on slide weight and didn't fully consider the extra weight out front. I also went the standard bull barrel route. The slide weight difference between the oversized barrel is about half an ounce in a limited gun. Edited October 16, 2018 by IronicTwitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevadazielmeister Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, glockman75 said: I have shot exactly what you are describing. These are all Akai. I love my Akai’s (4 so far!) and have done well with the contingency program this year! Good luck! So the "glockman" has 4 Akai's? Anywho, those look really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Thanks and more thanks Exactly the kind of analysis I was looking for. Have to ask, how many Glocks do you own? Edited October 16, 2018 by jstagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockman75 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Haha. 6.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I would get the regular (non) sleeved gun. This is my opinion with no supporting experience with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, glockman75 said: The two in the left are tungsten sleeved .38 the far right is a bull barrel 9mm. 1 hour ago, glockman75 said: I love my Akai’s (4 so far!) Forgive my ignorance, but I did the math twice and could only come up with 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, blacklab said: Forgive my ignorance, but I did the math twice and could only come up with 3. CCW model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I can tell you this much. ALL the guys on the team are shooting tungsten and we get to choose what we shoot. There is a substantial improvement IMO with the tungsten sleeved guns. My slide on my shorty weighs a little over 8oz The barrel with Titanium comp weighs over 10 oz. If you are going to nats you can shoot mine this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Thanks shadyscott999 how much with tungsten with a mid length weigh in total, no mag ? Also what is the life expectancy versus a regular barrel? Edited October 16, 2018 by jstagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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