Cheapest aftermarket Glock barrels ?

[BigSlick]

Hi guys,

I picked up a Glock 23 in a trade deal at the show over the weekend. Decent condition gun, rail light (didn't jazz me too much), 3½ lb trigger and a couple of other minor mods. I picked it up for a used Beta Mag

I already have one 23, but will ginuea pig this one with reloads instead of the one I own that has seen little range time.

Time to get a barrel with full chamber support. I really don't want to dump a whole lot into the purchase price, but don't want one that has to be fitted by a mechanical engineer with a carbide saw either.

I have noticed most of the commonly mentioned barrels are in the $150 and up range. I thought seriously about getting a G23 barrel once before and someone mentioned a barrel in the $100 (or less) range.

I have searched all over and can't find if I saw it posted here or on another forum.

Can someone give me the scoop on less expensive aftermarket Glock barrels ? Maybe a link ? I read that Olympic barrels are being used by some people but their website doesn't list them.

This gun will see less than 3000 rounds a year at the range. I don't need a comp, threads, or match accuracy, minute of steel plate will do just fine

Thanks in advance for the help

BigSlick

 

[Rockstar]

You won't find a Glock barrel with total chamber support, but you can find one with more chamber support than the factory barrel. Try Lonewolf Distributors for a Federal barrel.

 

[Krag]

I've used Olympic Arms barrels in my G24 and G35 with excellent results. I will admit I had to hand lap the G24 barrel once to stop it from leading but aside from that accuracy with lead bullets is first rate and so is reliability.

I spent a lot more $$$ on a EFK Fire Dragon barrel for my G21 and had nothing but extraction problems with it.

 

[Steelharp]

I just ordered one from Lonewolf, $94, shipped. I'll let you know what I think when it gets here.

 

[LWS32]

Try Numrich gun parts even if you don't buy it's got alot of info.

 

[WhoKnowsWho]

I have a barrel from Lone Wolf for my G22 to use 9mm, has been working fine with no problems to note. Pretty dang inexpensive too.

 

[bluto]

Spent casings from my stock G22 looked like balloons so I shopped around and bought a KKM match barrel. Quality product.

http://www.kkmprecision.com/Prod.asp?SubCatID=6

It gives excellent support (no more deformation) and has improved accuracy:

Check out these test groups with a KKM barrel vs stock and read the article if you like:

http://www.coolingstore.com/glock/bullet jump/bulletjump_7.htm

The barrel drops in perfectly and has run flawlessly. No problems. IMO it's worth spending the few extra bucks. Hope this helps.