Replacement barrel input wanted pls.

[SC_Dave]

I would like to replace my OEM barrel on my G19 to get more consistant accuracy. I have looked at Lone Wolf and S3F Solutions. But I don't have any experience with after market barrels. Can you guys help me with some advise, suggestions?

More info: I reload and use jacketed round nose.
I don't plan to switch to lead.
This pistol is my EDC.
My self defense ammunition is 124 gr Federal HST.

Thanks, SCD

 

[lpsharp88]

When I get replacement barrels for my Glocks I use KKM. Quality is great, easy to clean, and accuracy is good as well. Zero complaints after purchasing 3 of them for various models

 

[rbernie]

From an older post of mine on the topic:

In between the BarSto at the top end and the LWM [Lone Wolf] barrels at the bottom end of the price range are EFK Dragonfire and Storm Lake. I've had examples from all four manufacturers, and my current preference is for the EFK for a true drop-in barrel. My Storm Lake barrels were very tightly chambered and gave feed issues (even after a trip back to Storm Lake), my LWM barrel didn't have the quality of the others, and the BarSto needed the hood dressed to size to fit but is otherwise flawless.

I have also now run a Double Diamond barrel in my range G17, and it works as advertised. Dunno that accuracy was improved, but it fed and functioned as expected.

If I was looking for accuracy - I'd start with a BarSto.

 

[Winkman822]

Wilson Combat's Glock barrel may be worth a look.

 

[ny32182]

If you both don't plan to switch to lead and plan to use it as a carry gun, I would absolutely keep the stock barrel.

 

[ajandrs]

I just bought a new Gen 4 G19 and put a lone wolf barrel in it before even firing the OEM barrel. I've only ran 100 of my reloads through it so far and it showed really good accuracy and no issues that I could see. I know the KKM's are very popular but for the price I'm very happy with the LW so far but it needs more time and rounds down range to see how it'll hold up.


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[SC_Dave]

Thanks Everyone!
SCD

 

[jmr40]

If you both don't plan to switch to lead and plan to use it as a carry gun, I would absolutely keep the stock barrel.

This.

With jacketed bullets the factory barrel is more accurate than the shooter. If you want a range gun and plan on shooting lead reloads then go for it. Otherwise your money is better spent on more ammo.

 

[Warp]

This.

With jacketed bullets the factory barrel is more accurate than the shooter. If you want a range gun and plan on shooting lead reloads then go for it. Otherwise your money is better spent on more ammo.

This statement always bugs me...because it is basically incorrect.

Provided you aren't shooting groups measured in feet or something useless like that, a more accurate gun will provide more accurate results.

This thread is probably a good read

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=705459

Beware, when it comes down to this aspect, math is used

 

[M1key]

Dave, how well are you shooting now?

How tight of a group with 5 shots at 15 yards?

M

 

[ny32182]

Yes... the total accuracy potential is a summation of the error generated by 1) the gun, and 2) the shooter.

A more accurate gun will give a better group in the hands of ANY shooter, no matter how skilled.

It is likely that an unskilled shooter is still dominating the total error factor and of course should work to improve on their end of the deal.

But basically, for a carry gun especially, unless there is an unusual mechanical problem, the factory barrel is MORE than good enough. Any minor improvement in accuracy you might gain from an aftermarket barrel is likely not enough to be relevant to the application, making it a total waste of money especially if you are shooting jacketed bullets all the time anyway.

 

[ajandrs]

What about consideration for case bulge that's sometimes associated with glock barrels / chambers? I know they fixed the unsupported chamber issues a while back but I still see reports of people seeing excessive bulge in their fired cases. As a reloader that is something for the OP to consider. The bulge can easily be resized, but it's more work on the brass.


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[ny32182]

Edit.. I don't think this has ever been considered an issue in 9mm even in the first gens.

 

[rbernie]

What about consideration for case bulge that's sometimes associated with glock barrels / chambers? I know they fixed the unsupported chamber issues a while back but I still see reports of people seeing excessive bulge in their fired cases. As a reloader that is something for the OP to consider. The bulge can easily be resized, but it's more work on the brass.

The chamber support issue was first surfaced on the 40S&W Glocks, and the 45ACP versions soon proved to have similar issues. Glock redesigned the barrel ramp/chamber interface many years ago to address these concerns, and the Gen3/Gen4 Glocks all have reasonable chamber support. In short - it was never an issue with the 9mm's, and the pistols that did have the issue no longer have it.

It should be pointed out that all striker fired guns will be more prone to early unlocking than hammer-fired guns, and this early unlocking can also cause case bulging. This example of case bulging has nothing to do with chamber support, and everything to do with the pistol being timed incorrectly. For striker fired guns, that usually means that the gun has an underpowered recoil spring and an overpowered striker spring.

 

[rskent]

Jmr40

With jacketed bullets the factory barrel is more accurate than the shooter.
If you want a range gun and plan on shooting lead reloads then go for it.
Otherwise your money is better spent on more ammo.

Warp

This statement always bugs me...because it is basically incorrect.

Me too. Not only it it incorrect, it's just silly.
A gun that is capable of a 2 inch group with a person that is capable of a 2 inch hold will average a 4 inch group.
A gun that shoots 1 inch with that same person will average 3 inch groups. Very simple.

There is still a lot of wisdom in that statement.
For most people, practicing with what they have will get them better results than a new gun.
Your average new gun from a quality manufacturer will shoot pretty darn good. Your average shooter, not so good.

 

[Robbins290]

had great results with lone wolf. Have 3 barrels so far. 9mm and 357 sig. The 9mm's are 40-9 conversion barrels. Half the group size

 

[Walt Sherrill]

had great results with lone wolf. Have 3 barrels so far. 9mm and 357 sig. The 9mm's are 40-9 conversion barrels. Half the group size

You had two OTHER 40-9 conversion barrels when making the statement that LW barrels halved the group size?

I never could shoot a Glock .40 well, and did much better when shooting a 9mm. (I had both a 35 and a 34 at the same time.) I wonder if the caliber is a bigger player in your results than the barrel. (Nothing against LW barrels when I say this...)

 

[Robbins290]

Walt, it very well could be. Because my glock 19 has the same groups as the 40-9's in a gen 3 amd 4 22's. But the 357 sig is more accurate then all the barrels