dvc4you Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 So I am willing to try (pay for) a new build in 9mm major on the shorter side. This gun will have two 3/16 popple holes and a Chelley Titanium compensator. The gun will be light (at least for now), plastic grip, aluminum magwell and short dust cover. I have two barrel options: 1) KKM Commander barrel overall length including threads 4.65”. 2) KKM Intermediate barrel overall length including threads 5.00”. For those more experienced and wise, which one would you choose? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Ask the gunsmith who is going to build your gun. They will have a preference and some won't use certain bbl.'s for specific builds Get him involved on what you want to accomplish. before you start buying stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I wonder if they're be ANY difference in two barrels that are identical except one is 1/3" shorter ? If there is, I'd go with the shorter one, because the 5" is only 1/2" shorter than a standard barrel. At least the shorter barrel would be a whopping 0.85" shorter than standard. I also wonder how much trouble it will be to find a Major load for a short barrel with 2 popple holes ? Not much to work with … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDAHOAASHOOTER Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I'm still trying to understand the biggest advantages to going shorter. Seems like a faster action but not as flat? Would it seem like more felt recoil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 This would be a fun way to try out a shorty 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 This would be a fun way to try out a shorty 9Buying used is not an option, I have all the parts already, I just need a barrel. Probably will go with the crowd the “mid size” route so 4.6” (5.0” overall with threads). If possible, I would like to keep using 3N38 and a commander barrel with 2 3/16 popples would make it difficult.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, dvc4you said: Buying used is not an option, I have all the parts already, I just need a barrel. Probably will go with the crowd the “mid size” route so 4.6” (5.0” overall with threads). If possible, I would like to keep using 3N38 and a commander barrel with 2 3/16 popples would make it difficult. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I agree, I've found 2011 barrels to be slower than my CZ barrels and my KKM was the slowest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) First I’d call dan bedell and ask him to build me a 9mm shorty. Then I’d buy the barrel below. C/P ramp, hybricomp, 3 port rib with 2 ports machined, AET. http://www.schuemann.com/OnlineCatalog/SchuemannCatalog/tabid/91/c/barrels/p/co35ctm6/Default.aspx Edited November 19, 2018 by 3gunDQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 No problem making major with 3N38 in commander with 2 3/16 popple holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) Do you have a full length slide or a commander slide? I have had or built several iterations of a gun like you are describing my preference after trying several barrel comp combos would be the brazos 4.5" trubor Edited November 19, 2018 by BrianATL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 3 hours ago, kneelingatlas said: I agree, I've found 2011 barrels to be slower than my CZ barrels and my KKM was the slowest. That is extremely weird to me, since KKM has been the consistently fastest of any that my group of friends own. And that is of lots of guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Do you have a full length slide or a commander slide? I have had or built several iterations of a gun like you are describing my preference after trying several barrel comp combos would be the brazos 4.5" truborI have a full length Caspian slide that will need to be trimmed.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 No problem making major with 3N38 in commander with 2 3/16 popple holesThat is very good news.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 First I’d call dan bedell and ask him to build me a 9mm shorty. Then I’d buy the barrel below. C/P ramp, hybricomp, 3 port rib with 2 ports machined, AET. http://www.schuemann.com/OnlineCatalog/SchuemannCatalog/tabid/91/c/barrels/p/co35ctm6/Default.aspxThat is 160 dollars more, just to have a Hybrid barrel, I might buy a tungsten guide rod if added weigh is needed up front.Besides is Shuemann still in business?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 8 hours ago, dvc4you said: That is 160 dollars more, just to have a Hybrid barrel, I might buy a tungsten guide rod if added weigh is needed up front. Besides is Shuemann still in business? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro I don’t know but the hybricomp is the sauce IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdh821 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) I have 5” threaded KKM barrels on my open guns, and my ammo is about 200fps faster than my STI barrels. KKM barrels have 3, 1/8” holes and the STIs had no holes Edited November 21, 2018 by Bdh821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSGJohnV Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 10:43 AM, dvc4you said: That is 160 dollars more, just to have a Hybrid barrel, I might buy a tungsten guide rod if added weigh is needed up front. Besides is Shuemann still in business? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Shooters Connection will have KKM hybrid barrels for sale in the next few months. Commander, 5", and 5.4". Price should be a touch lower than SV as well. Schuemann is effectively out of business as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Shooters Connection will have KKM hybrid barrels for sale in the next few months. Commander, 5", and 5.4". Price should be a touch lower than SV as well. Schuemann is effectively out of business as far as I know.That is excellent news! More competition. Now I have 3rd option [emoji848]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, SSGJohnV said: Shooters Connection will have KKM hybrid barrels for sale in the next few months. Commander, 5", and 5.4". Price should be a touch lower than SV as well. Schuemann is effectively out of business as far as I know. Cool i need to rebarrel my old super to 9 and have been looking everywhere for a hybricomp barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 11:01 AM, SSGJohnV said: Shooters Connection will have KKM hybrid barrels for sale in the next few months. Commander, 5", and 5.4". Price should be a touch lower than SV as well. Schuemann is effectively out of business as far as I know. Great news.. KKM hybrid barrels...should be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aric Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Any new info on the KKM barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Any new info on the KKM barrels? When I talked to the owner at nats he said Q1 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I've had everything mentioned. Schuemann is I believe out of business. I have one open with a Bar-Sto. This a very accurate .barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvc4you Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Any new info on the KKM barrels? Shooters Connection is the only authorized dealer for KKM Hybrid barrels....The should be available in the next weeksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cconnection Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I'd Like to plug the Schumann barrel option, these guys are great and their barrels are pretty darn good as well. I Need a new HybriComp Barrel and had a question, they actually called me answered my questions and then shipped me out my barrel without taking a credit card?? Wow, he said when you get the barrel send a check!!! The barrel was great, fit in less then 2 hours. rid was identical to old barrel, fit tight into the slide cut, Had to take less than .001 of hood width and length. Lock-up was easy to get, lugs were not super sharp. Just a great barrel and great exp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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