Why are all the aftermarket barrels for the 40SW a 1:16 twist instead of a more stablising 1:10 twist?
I’m trying to find an aftermarket barrel for my Glock platforms that supports the case web better and everything is 1:16 as opposed to 1:10.
I checked and the original 40SW & 10mm testing data and it shows a 1:16 but Glock has always used a 1.94 twist - Standard for 9mm, 10mm, .357 & 40SW.
It is not because of the groove style.
I even checked out Carbine barrels and the 9mm standard is 1:10 but the 40SW is 1:16 from almost all aftermarket manufactures. Ballistics and speed between the 9mm & 40SW are similar but the 40W has a heavier & wider payload to stabilize.
Anyone know why the 1:16 as opposed to faster twist not guess?
I’m trying to find an aftermarket barrel for my Glock platforms that supports the case web better and everything is 1:16 as opposed to 1:10.
I checked and the original 40SW & 10mm testing data and it shows a 1:16 but Glock has always used a 1.94 twist - Standard for 9mm, 10mm, .357 & 40SW.
It is not because of the groove style.
I even checked out Carbine barrels and the 9mm standard is 1:10 but the 40SW is 1:16 from almost all aftermarket manufactures. Ballistics and speed between the 9mm & 40SW are similar but the 40W has a heavier & wider payload to stabilize.
Anyone know why the 1:16 as opposed to faster twist not guess?

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