Conversion Barrels and CCW

[jwalker497]

I am thinking of picking up a G27 or a G33, and due to the converison possibilities of these, i essentially can have 3 great calibers in one gun. This question is not about caliber or stopping power but about the reliability of conversion barrels, specifically changing a G27 or G33 to 9mm and CARRYING the conversion barrel. Now, I understand that the 27/33 are interchangeable so there would be no issues with converting them back and forth. The only potential problem might be when converting the 40/357 to 9mm.

I have read as much as I find about this type of conversion and 99% of the reviews and reports are positive. I know some people might ask why carry the 9 if you have a 40 or 357 and my answer would be..... if after testing all the calibers, I find that I control the 9mm much better, ie I am much more faster on follow-up shots and more accurate. Then I might want to carry the 9mm conversion. Also for a do it all gun, 9mm is widely available.

I guess I what I don't get is If there is no damage to the original parts, and there all these people using the conversion barrel with no reliability problems, then what's the issue with carrying a conversion barrel??

 

[Bliggida]

I've carried a polished G33 barrel for a G27 for years. Only put about 200 rounds down range to test reliability. I have absolutely no quorums about function or daily carry. I originally got it for ballistics.
The cool factor is mildly soothing.

Benefits of shooting not only 9mm, but shooting lead is sure to cost tons less than copper jacketed rounds. So long as you don't mind a little more in-depth cleaning.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I have a drop in firedragon 9mm barrel for my XD40sc. I have failures to feed that may or may not be due to the .40cal mags I am using instead of buying the 9mm. Until I get that issue resolved I certainly would not cc it.
I am not sure I'd cc it converted just to gain a few rounds unless I absolutely had to due to an ammo outage anyhow.