TheHooter Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Earlier this year I reached out to a reputable gunsmith with a solid reputation for building high quality race guns. I requested a 5" Limited gun in .40 with a Schuemann Hybrid barrel. He said he had one left in stock and would reserve it for me. When time came for him to start the build he called and said there have been several reports of the Schuemann Hybrid barrels cracking after a few thousand rounds, and recommended the Shuemann AET bull barrel instead. I thought it best to follow his recommendation. Afterwards though, I searched this forum and others and I could not find any data supporting this. I've read where slides have cracked especially on open guns, but the barrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I dont event think they are still open anymore. Havent seen barrels from them besides random stock left over in many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 This is true, though this guy bought up a bunch of barrels before Shuemann stopped production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 IMO... I would go with a consumable you know you can replace. Especially if you go with a ribbed barrel as Schuemann's ribs are different than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Yea, I wasn't about to argue with the guy, since I don't build guns for a living. But the question I have is if that's a common thing to happen? Is it because no new barrels are in circulation and the old ones are starting to fail? If so, we'd be reading all about it, especially on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) Ive had 2 guns with ribbed 9mm threaded barrels for open guns. They both were great for me (About 40K on each barrel). I sold both guns a few years back and haven't heard from the new owner. I personally have never heard of issues from them. Barrel manufacture doesn't really matter IMO. Just style of barrel/set up you want. Sure bad batches can be made, but that seems very rare. Ive used Schuemann , SV, and KKM in both 9mm and 40. They all work well. Edited November 20, 2019 by Maximis228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Roger that, thanks man. It kinda bothered me with that last minute phone call, like all of a sudden there's a bunch of issues with that barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 If you can get one like your guy said go for it, you won't be disappointed. I absolutely love mine, it's insanely accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GN Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 hours ago, TheHooter said: Earlier this year I reached out to a reputable gunsmith with a solid reputation for building high quality race guns. I requested a 5" Limited gun in .40 with a Schuemann Hybrid barrel. He said he had one left in stock and would reserve it for me. When time came for him to start the build he called and said there have been several reports of the Schuemann Hybrid barrels cracking after a few thousand rounds, and recommended the Shuemann AET bull barrel instead. I thought it best to follow his recommendation. Afterwards though, I searched this forum and others and I could not find any data supporting this. I've read where slides have cracked especially on open guns, but the barrels? Schuemann sell business in August. Be sure that’s not true to Hybrid barrels cracking after few thousands. Crack on hybrid barrels happend only if island touch slide (no clearance between slide and island on barrel). More Looks like your gunsmith find another customer for that barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 hours ago, louu said: If you can get one like your guy said go for it, you won't be disappointed. I absolutely love mine, it's insanely accurate. You’re talking about the AET bull barrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 54 minutes ago, 3GN said:More Looks like your gunsmith find another customer for that barrel. That’s what I was thinking...or that it was easier to convince me to go with the bull barrel to saving him the time machining the slide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHooter Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 57 minutes ago, 3GN said: Schuemann sell business in August. Be sure that’s not true to Hybrid barrels cracking after few thousands. Crack on hybrid barrels happend only if island touch slide (no clearance between slide and island on barrel). More Looks like your gunsmith find another customer for that barrel. Yea, that’s kinda what I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louu Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 hours ago, TheHooter said: You’re talking about the AET bull barrel? Yes, it's also the island/sight tracker. I prefer the bull style over a bushing because it's a little easier to breakdown and reassemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Al Zitta bought the Schuemann barrel business and is setting it up in his backyard with production to start this year. Al is the guy who trained the guys at Atlas to make custom pistols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revofan Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I've had nothing but great experiences with schuemann barrels ! Anyone know if there up and running I’m looking for a 9mm Tribrid Barrel I’ve tried emailing to no avail ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY BARONE Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Al Zitta is a very innovative guy and will produce very good barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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