spooledup Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) I am wanting to get a kkm barrel and wanted a little advice on which one I need . From doing a search most just say kkm barrel . So my question is do i need to get the gunsmith fit and have it fit or just get the drop in ? My reasons for the purchase is because I am going to star shooting alot of lead ( I know you can run it in the stock one) and want a little more chamber support . Thanks JP Edited May 20, 2007 by spooledup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I have tested numerous barrels including the KKM. IMO the Lone Wolf is just as good at about half the cost. I have always felt the KKM and Barsto barrels were way over priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankymac Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) sorry double post Edited May 20, 2007 by spankymac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankymac Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 spooledup, Talk to John at SJC, they use a KKM barrel that has 100% supported chamber. Yes the KKM is worth the money, I had mine done two months ago along with the slide tightening.....very nice spankymac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 If you're just going to go with a drop in get a Lone Wolf. http://www.lonewolfdist.com/ If you are going get the whole package fitted barrel, slide tightening get the KKM. I have a drop in Lone Wolf, it shoots an inch with jacketed or cast. I have one in my 24 and shoot a lot of cheap swaged lead bullets. It shoots great and I am not getting any leading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianH Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I think your main price difference is a barrel made in Nevada vs. a barrel made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halvey Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Not to hijack, but I have a Storm Lake and it drops right in. Shoots an 1" and its made here to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 The LWD barrel is not made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockster35 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Where would a person find SJC? I am new here, and never heard of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolduckboy Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 glockjockey.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Got myself a Lonewolf, and love it. Don't really care where it may or may not have come from... 1/2 the price of the others, dropped right in and shoots tighter than I do. Accurate and then some (shot many doubles the first match with it (not "perfect" ones- actual ones ) Shipped out the morning after I bought it, had it in about 3 days, IIRC. Let us know what you chose, and how it turns out please! Happy shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie-Glocker Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) I have a KKM in my G-34. It is a very nicely finished piece. Can't tell difference in accuracy between it and factory barrel. You will need an adjustable rear sight as your point of impact (POI) will change slightly because your new barrel will likely lock up tighter. On my gun after new barrel install, it was shooting high and left. A few ajustments on my Dawson rear sight and I was dialed in. Only problem I had with it was the chamber throat not being long enough and I had to send it off to a local smith to ream deaper. KKM would not fix the barrel for me. Cost me $26, no big deal and now I can load really long if I want. Almost forgot... mine is a "drop in" type. Edited May 30, 2007 by Okie-Glocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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