Bullseye-L Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

+5
10sandxs
jglenn21
Larry2520
troystaten
saidentary
9 posters

Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by saidentary 3/25/2020, 11:22 pm

Who are some of the very best manufacturers of aftermarket/custom barrels for target pistols?  Preferably something hand lapped.  

Caliber: In order of interest to me: 1) 22 long rifle  
                                                   2) 9 mm (Luger/Parabellum)
                                                   3) 38 special             
                                                   4) 357 magnum   (I realize that 38 special/357 magnum are often considered interchangeable but have also heard that for some guns with the very tightest tolerances they are not. I'm no expert.)
                                                   5) 45 caliber 

Type of pistol: Semiautomatic and revolver.

Thanks.

saidentary

Posts : 5
Join date : 2019-05-17

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by troystaten 3/26/2020, 4:16 pm

I have a Cart barrel on my 45 1911, shoots better than I do.  The bore finish is very clean.

troystaten

Posts : 825
Join date : 2012-04-19

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by Larry2520 3/26/2020, 7:56 pm

I built a 9mm on a 1911 frame and used a KKM barrel and am very impressed with it. I heard the AMU use a 1/32 twist but I wanted to try a 1/24. Unfortunately they didn't have one so I settled on the 1/32. After I tried it I wished I had tried one of their 45 barrels. I like a lot of others run a Kart in my 45's and it is a very good barrel. That's why a lot use them

Larry2520

Posts : 143
Join date : 2017-05-07

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by jglenn21 3/26/2020, 10:02 pm

Kart makes a great barrel especially for the price but do not dismiss the KKM 45 barrels.. they are my favorites..
jglenn21
jglenn21

Posts : 2621
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by 10sandxs 3/27/2020, 8:20 am

KKM is a great company and thier barrels have shot well in several of the guns I've built.
I recently had an "oh poop" moment. My barrel fitting fixture wasnt set right and I miscut the link lug legs. As this gun is for me, my plan was to weld them up and re cut so I called KKM to ask about alloy etc. I left a message and an hour later, luke, the owner called me and offered/insisted on sending me a new barrel FREE OF CHARGE. I didnt feel right as it was my mistake, so we negotiated that I'd pay at least materials.

I've never had to negotiate paying for something I screwed up before, but after having to do so, they've made me a customer for life.

10sandxs

Posts : 974
Join date : 2016-01-29

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by jglenn21 3/27/2020, 8:39 am

We've welded a few.up. will look and see what we've used.. nothing too fancy I'm sure.

jglenn21
jglenn21

Posts : 2621
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by james r chapman 3/27/2020, 9:07 am

FYI
Accuracy X uses KKM in .45
james r chapman
james r chapman
Admin

Posts : 6382
Join date : 2012-01-31
Age : 75
Location : HELL, Michigan

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by jglenn21 3/27/2020, 9:22 am

We used er410 to tig up KKMs.. I'm no expert so I'm sure I asked a welder friend of mine.. think KKM uses 416 for their barrels.
jglenn21
jglenn21

Posts : 2621
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by 10sandxs 3/27/2020, 9:34 am

jglenn21 wrote:We used er410 to tig up KKMs..  I'm no expert so I'm sure I asked a welder friend of mine.. think KKM uses 416 for their barrels.
thanks much... I've got a guy for the welding, now just need to get some rod.

10sandxs

Posts : 974
Join date : 2016-01-29

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by saidentary 3/27/2020, 2:33 pm

Thanks to all of those who've replied so far.  I've bookmarked 2 sites already.

saidentary

Posts : 5
Join date : 2019-05-17

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by jglenn21 3/28/2020, 8:05 am

As far as 22 barrels. Shilen has a well deserved reputation of excellent 22 barrels. Early Marvel conversions used them and today I believe Clark still uses their blanks for it's smith 41 barrels. Lother-Walther makes excellent 22 blanks used by several smiths to reline pistols.
jglenn21
jglenn21

Posts : 2621
Join date : 2015-04-07
Age : 76
Location : monroe , ga

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by SmokinNJokin 3/28/2020, 8:27 am

I'm a die hard KKM fan. If they offer a barrel for a gun I own, I buy it. Customer service is unbeatable. The barrels might as well be space station parts as far as quality goes.

SmokinNJokin

Posts : 853
Join date : 2015-07-27
Location : Wisconsin Rapids

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by BE Mike 3/28/2020, 8:43 am

If I needed a match .22 barrel, I'd probably send a pistol off to Alex Hamilton to have the barrel relined.
BE Mike
BE Mike

Posts : 2605
Join date : 2011-07-29
Location : Indiana

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by Jack H 3/28/2020, 4:10 pm

The best Ransom tested 22 barrel I have is one made from a Fedderson blank
Jack H
Jack H

Posts : 2704
Join date : 2011-06-10
Age : 75
Location : Oregon

Back to top Go down

Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best? Empty Re: Aftermarket or "custom" PISTOL barrels--which are the very best?

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum