glock barrel

[dwtt]

Hi,
I'm planning to get a new barrel for my glock so I can shoot coated bullets. Jacket bullets are expensive. Anyway, I have seen KKM and EFK barrels available, and was wondering if others have experiences with these aftermarket barrels. I'm planning to keep to the stock length and configuration. Thanks.

[cocorador]

Jarvis also makes barrels for Glock. I have had one on my G20 for about 8 or so years now. No complaints, shoots great. Would I do it again, probably.

[kantstudien]

KKM Precision makes freakin' sweet barrels. No fitting, drop in, but extremely tight.

[BigAL]

What caliber you shoot?

I actually shoot hardcast lead in my G19 factory barrel all the time with no problems, regardless of what the internet says about Glocks blowing up due to lead bullets. I think the key is to go with the heavier bullets and slower burning powders to keep velocities low. The leading I have after ~20 rounds is about the same as what I have after ~200 rounds. And to clean it I just run a dry bore snake through it and it scrapes most of the lead out. Dunno if I would try this in .40 though as it seems there is less margin for error.

[dwtt]

I have a 10mm Glock 20 and it's the accuracy that is the problem. With jacketed bullets, everything is OK, but with cast or coated bullets, I miss more than usual. Some of the holes are keyholes and not round. I have heard stories of not shooting cast bullets from stock glock barrels, but I haven't had any leading problems, just the bullets not flying straight enough.