Are Afterrmarket Barrels For Glock Worth It?

[Newguy]

I definitely noticed my G34 was more accurate after TR's slide lock. Was it pyschological? I don't know, but my groups tightened up.

[atmar]

I have Barsto barrels in My G21 and my G17. Both will shoot sub-2" groups at 25 yards with decent handloads off a rest.

I also have a G24 with a stock barrel. It will also shoot sub-2" groups off a rest.

Do I think the aftermarket barrels are worth the expense? Yes, as they allow me to shoot handloads using non-jacketed bullets without concern, and because they add a modicum of accuracy in over-all grouping, adding cutting 1-3" from all groups.

However, the main thing all three pistols share, which I believe has contributed more to the accuracy of the pistols than the barrels, is that all three have precision slide locks installed. They greatly improve lockup, and they are much cheaper than new barrels.

Andy C.

andrew,

are your barsto's fitted or semi drop-in?? do you think TR's slidelock will work on my 22 w/ a semi drop-in barsto??

Edited June 28, 2006 by atmar