Big Guy Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's that time. Any recommendations? KKM or Schuemann? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 KKM makes a good barrel and I have one in an Open gun, but I'm sold on Schuemann. In all honesty, Mike has generously given me barrels for a while now, but if I was building a gun tomorrow I'd pay to put a Schuemann AET in it if I had to. I shot about ten 25yd groups with my Open gun two weeks ago and it was simply one round, tight group after another (mostly 10-shot groups) in the 1 to 1.5" range and the limiting factor was really dot size (12moa now) and patience on my part. I was mostly shooting prone and using a Dillon border shift ammo bag as a rest (hadn't really planned on group shooting that day)....not exactly a precision setup. Very round groups with virtually all the holes touching tells me the barrel is doing it's thing and was fit properly when the gun was built. I also think the AET chamber has to help with extraction because running the same spring package and a slightly heavier slide this gun throws empties literally 4-5' farther than my other Open gun! I always tell anybody who's undecided to call and chat with Mike for a few minutes...talk about information overload, but really good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Schuemann is all I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Both will do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireant Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Either is a good choice Mario. I have found that Schuemann barrels need just a little more powder to make the same PF as other barrels. I have a KKM in my Gans gun and it shoots great. My Anglin gun has a Storm Lake and it is as good as the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would say go with a Briley barrel, but they are sold out of 9mm 1911 barrels, I guess we are doing are job too good! any of the two will work unless you want to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) im lucky to get my barrels FREE from Mike as well... if he decides to charge me for barells ill still pay FULL PRICE for them ..they are really that good and their customer service is awesome Edited December 3, 2009 by ogiebb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I like Schuemann and they do support USPSA. So does BarSto-quick a bit actually and it is not widely known. My Nowlin is a tack driver. You have to call them because it is a special order for a comp but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I have had 2 KKM barrels that keyhole...both shortys KKM would not give me help with them...But I have a friend that got them to replace his...and it worked out ok Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 All the compamys listed above produce a good product. Just as or maybe more important is who does the fitting. My choice would be a Schuemann fitted by Benny.-------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 +1 Schuemann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) All the compamys listed above produce a good product. Just as or maybe more important is who does the fitting. My choice would be a Schuemann fitted by Benny.-------------Larry +1 Like Larry said, all make a good product. I had KKM fail in a .40 SS a few years back (built by a local smith), had Benny fit a Schuemann and it has been great. As a matter fact Benny's building me another just like it right now! Edited December 4, 2009 by Brian Gonsalves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hello: I have fitted a couple of barrels including some KKM's and Schuemann's. The Schuemann's take less time to fit and shoot great. The next Schuemann I will be fitting is for my Open 9mm project. The finish on the Schuemann barrels is also beautiful Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I have 2 open guns with KKM barrels, they are tack drivers but if you ever have a problem with a KKM barrel (like I have) your most likely on your own. After reading this thread I think I would go for a Schuemann or Briley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Mario if you go with Scheuman and are shooting bullets in the 115-125 gr range buy the 1/32 twist barrel. I have one in my SV open gun and it is very accurate when that gun decides to run. Which is not often!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openmike Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Nowlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have 2 open guns with KKM barrels, they are tack drivers but if you ever have a problem with a KKM barrel (like I have) your most likely on your own. After reading this thread I think I would go for a Schuemann or Briley. Unfortunately, Briley is out of 1911/ 2011 9mm/38super barrels, they have glock and cz in 9mm. should have some by the end of the year made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have 2 open guns with KKM barrels, they are tack drivers but if you ever have a problem with a KKM barrel (like I have) your most likely on your own. After reading this thread I think I would go for a Schuemann or Briley. Unfortunately, Briley is out of 1911/ 2011 9mm/38super barrels, they have glock and cz in 9mm. should have some by the end of the year made up. This isn't a knock on Briley, or the other big companies, but it is one advantage of dealing with Schuemann. Even if they don't have what you want in stock, you can call Mike and unless something really odd is going on, he can probably crank out the exact barrel you're looking for in short order. Granted, I think his wife doesn't appreciate him spending more time in the shop to handle these things, but it is pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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