9mm Conversion Barrel Question

fatboy97 · April 21st, 2007, 04:40 PM

I've been thinking about buying a 9mm barrel for one of my .40S&W guns (SIG P226, 239 and a Glock G23), not sure which one yet.

First question: What's the difference between a "Semi drop in" and a "Match Target" barrel (these are the 2 types sold by Bar-Sto)?

Second question: I only know of Bar-Sto, KKM sold by Glockmeister, Lone Wolf Distributors. Who else is out there that makes barrels, and who would you recommend?

Whirlwind06 · April 21st, 2007, 04:54 PM

Don't know about Glocks but with 1911's semi-drop means there is a moderate amount of work needed to fit the barrel to your slide.

The match Target means there is a lot of work needed to fit the barrel to the slide.
Both probably needs to be done by a gunsmith.

frostyeyes · April 21st, 2007, 06:19 PM

Check with EFK Firedragon Barrels I have 3 of them for my XD's and they all are very good products that did really drop in no fitting work required.

AZGlock13 · April 21st, 2007, 06:39 PM

I don't know about conversion barrels for the Sigs, but if you want a good accurate and fair priced 9mm conversion barrel for your G23, I would look at Lone Wolf Dist.'s own brand of barrels. You can get one of their stock length, ported or threaded 9mm conversion G23 barrels for $99.95. Their own brand of barrels are match grade, but have been pre-fitted, so they drop-in with no gunsmithing required. Here is the link on their web page:
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/products...&curRecIdx=161

swiftyjuan · April 21st, 2007, 06:48 PM

I agree with AZGlock13; I have the drop in .357 sig for my gG23.

fatboy97 · April 22nd, 2007, 04:16 PM

Any other manufactures, and recommendations???

Muzz · April 22nd, 2007, 05:21 PM

I have been thinking about a 9mm conv. for my G22. Another mfgr. I have been looking into is Storm Lake.
http://www.stormlakebarrel.com/

Here is a place that carries them:
http://www.glockworld.com/barrels.htm

rfurtkamp · April 22nd, 2007, 07:18 PM

IF you're going to do the Sig route, just buy a factory barrel.

Ebay, gunbroker, Sigforum classifieds, whatever.

The thing on switching calibers is that your existing sights may not be dead on any more - usually they're combat-accurate on a B27 to, say 10-15m, but that's about it unless you're real lucky.

April 21st, 2007, 04:40 PM	#1
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 852	9mm Conversion Barrel Question I've been thinking about buying a 9mm barrel for one of my .40S&W guns (SIG P226, 239 and a Glock G23), not sure which one yet. First question: What's the difference between a "Semi drop in" and a "Match Target" barrel (these are the 2 types sold by Bar-Sto)? Second question: I only know of Bar-Sto, KKM sold by Glockmeister, Lone Wolf Distributors. Who else is out there that makes barrels, and who would you recommend? __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current Collection: Glock G26, G19, G23C, SIG P226-40 TT, Ruger GP-100, and 22/45 MKII Former Collection: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

April 21st, 2007, 06:19 PM	#3
frostyeyes Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livonia Mi. Posts: 203	Check with EFK Firedragon Barrels I have 3 of them for my XD's and they all are very good products that did really drop in no fitting work required. __________________ Gun Control: What a long strange trip it's been

April 21st, 2007, 06:48 PM	#5
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,016	I agree with AZGlock13; I have the drop in .357 sig for my gG23. __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

April 22nd, 2007, 04:16 PM	#6
fatboy97 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Land of 10k Lakes Posts: 852	Any other manufactures, and recommendations??? __________________ Be Observant and Be Safe. Current Collection: Glock G26, G19, G23C, SIG P226-40 TT, Ruger GP-100, and 22/45 MKII Former Collection: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40

April 22nd, 2007, 05:21 PM	#7
Muzz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MO Posts: 114	I have been thinking about a 9mm conv. for my G22. Another mfgr. I have been looking into is Storm Lake. http://www.stormlakebarrel.com/ Here is a place that carries them: http://www.glockworld.com/barrels.htm __________________ Luke 22:35-36 كافر

April 21st, 2007, 04:54 PM	#2
Whirlwind06 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 115	Don't know about Glocks but with 1911's semi-drop means there is a moderate amount of work needed to fit the barrel to your slide. The match Target means there is a lot of work needed to fit the barrel to the slide. Both probably needs to be done by a gunsmith.

April 21st, 2007, 06:39 PM	#4
AZGlock13 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 41	I don't know about conversion barrels for the Sigs, but if you want a good accurate and fair priced 9mm conversion barrel for your G23, I would look at Lone Wolf Dist.'s own brand of barrels. You can get one of their stock length, ported or threaded 9mm conversion G23 barrels for $99.95. Their own brand of barrels are match grade, but have been pre-fitted, so they drop-in with no gunsmithing required. Here is the link on their web page: http://www.lonewolfdist.com/products...&curRecIdx=161

April 22nd, 2007, 07:18 PM	#8
rfurtkamp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 940	IF you're going to do the Sig route, just buy a factory barrel. Ebay, gunbroker, Sigforum classifieds, whatever. The thing on switching calibers is that your existing sights may not be dead on any more - usually they're combat-accurate on a B27 to, say 10-15m, but that's about it unless you're real lucky. __________________ Driver carries less than $45 worth of remorse.

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