Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Been thinking about purchasing a Honcho. Seems they have sales events with free extra barrels. Just curious....Since purchasing your Honcho do you switch the barrels out often or do you find yourself just using the same barrel over and over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar15rick Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I received my honcho about a month ago. I have switched out the barrels to try them out but I mainly shoot open. I have been mainly using the 9 major barrel. My plan is to shoot limited soon so I will be switching out the barrel. Also, if I go shoot a major match I will switch it out to 38 SC since my other open gun us 38SC and that way I will have a back up readily available if needed. So really it's up to you how often to change the barrels. I will definitely say that the gun is totally worth it and you will not be disappointed. Below is a link to a Facebook post on the last match I shot with my honcho. I ended up winning the match. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcew73 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) I received mine earlier this year and shoot exclusively 3 gun. I’m always switching back and forth between the 9mm limited and single port open depending on the match I’m shooting. For the price you pay you can’t beat the set up and versatility you get. Edited September 7, 2020 by Pcew73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks for the input - I shoot open minor and do not reload. At larger matches I shoot 9mm major. Since I only have 9mm mags I have been leaning toward the 3 9mm barrel options. Did you upgrade to the Stainless Grip or did you stay with aluminum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar15rick Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks for the input - I shoot open minor and do not reload. At larger matches I shoot 9mm major. Since I only have 9mm mags I have been leaning toward the 3 9mm barrel options. Did you upgrade to the Stainless Grip or did you stay with aluminum? I got the steel grip becasue my other open gun has one. For me once I went to the steel grip I will never go back to plastic. Also if you are going to shoot 9mm minor then I recommend getting the 1 port comp barrel as well. The 3 port comp will not cycle the minor ammo. I use winchester ranger 147 gr for duty and its hot stuff and the honcho will not cycle it with the 3 port comp. So i will be ordering a 1 port comp barrel to use that ammo since I will have an abundance of that ammo soon. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB05 Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I got my Honcho 2 weeks ago. I ordered mine only in 9 major. I only want to shoot open so i didn't feel the need for a limited or 9 minor barrel. Liking it a lot. Only issue I had was the trigger is 3+ pounds. Other folks i talked to have lighter but mine gauges consistently at over 3. I will tweak it and lighten it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujo929 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I used honchos all this season. Primarily shoot open. Switch to limited occasionally and a 9minor barrel for steel matches sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Thanks for the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar15rick Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I got my Honcho 2 weeks ago. I ordered mine only in 9 major. I only want to shoot open so i didn't feel the need for a limited or 9 minor barrel. Liking it a lot. Only issue I had was the trigger is 3+ pounds. Other folks i talked to have lighter but mine gauges consistently at over 3. I will tweak it and lighten it. Good luck.Thats crazy, my trigger came in at 1.75 lbsSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japarker82 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ar15rick said: Thats crazy, my trigger came in at 1.75 lbs Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk I also received mine last week . Right at 3lbs as well. I do wish it was lighter. Gonna put some ammo through it and see if it comes down any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose121962 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Mine was averaging 1.1 had pulls below a lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scduckman03 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Can’t wait to get mine. Was told last week my pistol was in the next PO that will be coming back from coating. Got the 9 minor sight block, 9 major, and 38sc barrels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 9:30 PM, scduckman03 said: Can’t wait to get mine. Was told last week my pistol was in the next PO that will be coming back from coating. Got the 9 minor sight block, 9 major, and 38sc barrels Can’t wait to see it TJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldskip Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 7:30 PM, scduckman03 said: Can’t wait to get mine. Was told last week my pistol was in the next PO that will be coming back from coating. Got the 9 minor sight block, 9 major, and 38sc barrels When did you order yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scduckman03 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, geraldskip said: When did you order yours? st patty’s day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldskip Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 1:38 PM, scduckman03 said: st patty’s day Oh dang! I ordered mine then too!!! I wonder when mine is going to show. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic198 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’m sitting at 35 weeks, said it was supposed to be done on Sept 11th. I ordered on first week of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 When I do order one this wait time will be forever. Must be difficult to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic198 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Worse than waiting for a Can.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic198 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Just now, Medic198 said: Worse than waiting for a Can.... As in, more difficult than waiting for a Can/ tax stamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_USPSA_C Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 hours ago, Medic198 said: As in, more difficult than waiting for a Can/ tax stamp Been there. I was told the trick to ordering a can or SBR was to purchase one every 3 months. That way once 1 arrived they all would come arriving after that. So I have 5 stamps, can’t afford multiple Honchos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraldskip Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I think what makes it worse is that with my Form 4's, I just accepted it would be 6 months to a year and had no hopes or expectations. The Honcho had the suggested lead time of 10-15 week (or whatever it was), so every week past that is just rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scduckman03 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 hours ago, geraldskip said: I think what makes it worse is that with my Form 4's, I just accepted it would be 6 months to a year and had no hopes or expectations. The Honcho had the suggested lead time of 10-15 week (or whatever it was), so every week past that is just rough. 100% agree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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