Wilson Combat Glock Barrel

[SNCaliber]

I wonder if the wilson barrels need to be fitted? My KKM barrel needed no fitting to drop in

[Sam Z]

I decided I want a Wilson Glock barrel.

It is out of stock (backorder), so I will shoot the original stock barrel and then compare when I receive the new Wilson barrel.

I am no TigerSwan, so my targets might not look as good :P

Stay tuned!

BTW Wilson customer service was really good about replying, I am no expert on company or product so please feel free to contact them and they will answer.

[jeffrice6]

I've owned a dozen Glocks and outside of the newer Gen 4 Glocks with good ammo on a good day have I ever considered them outstanding or less than 3" groups at 25 yards.

You won the internet!!!!!

[Shenaniguns]

You won the internet!!!!!

Really? That's the best you came up with? Why bother posting at all?

[hossb7]

You won the internet!!!!!

I didn't think you were coming back. Can you post an example of "outstanding" accuracy from an OEM barrel so we can compare it to the data in this thread?

[J-cat]

I shot a 1" group at 15 yards the other day.

[Corbin Dallas]

Stock barrel, Glock 27, 25 yards free hand, indoors with my bear creek 180g moly coated lead reloads.



I'd be willing to bet in a ransom rest with quality ammo the factory barrel will be nearly as accurate as a drop in barrel.

[Shenaniguns]

Stock barrel, Glock 27, 25 yards free hand, indoors Ranger-Tbear creek 180g moly coated lead reloads.



I'd be willing to bet in a ransom rest with quality ammo the factory barrel will be nearly as accurate as a drop in barrel.

I can post groups too both good and bad, yes a ransom rest may produce better results but I doubt anyone here will buy one and use it properly with a polymer framed gun.


My factory stock with a gritty trigger Gen 4 G17 standing unsupported 25 yards / 75 feet with Winchester Nato last week before I rushed the last two shots. These were shot cold.




My Gen 4 G19 before I drifted the sights under the same conditions above but with Ranger-T at 2.5" but to the right of the sticker on the target.



My Gen 3 G34 which was my most precise Gen 3 could do about 3" for five rounds or I did about 4" for this ten round group.



Those are just a sample but I've never did any better with a Gen 3 yet I've shot even smaller groups using 124 gr +p HST with my Gen 4 G19. IMO, if the Wilson barrel allows me to shoot tight groups with more types of ammo when I do my job I'll be ecstatic.

[Lead Waster]

Don't forget that most barrels for Glocks are traditionally rifled with a big selling point being that you don't have to worry when you shoot lead bullets from them, unlike the OEM Glock barrel.

And possibly in theory, lead bullets are more accurate because they seal the barrels and twist better ... or something.

But to be fair Glocks weren't designed as target pistols, they were meant to be reliable and have good accuracy.... but not to clip the wings off a fly at 25 yards.

[hossb7]

Don't forget that most barrels for Glocks are traditionally rifled with a big selling point being that you don't have to worry when you shoot lead bullets from them, unlike the OEM Glock barrel.

And possibly in theory, lead bullets are more accurate because they seal the barrels and twist better ... or something.

But to be fair Glocks weren't designed as target pistols, they were meant to be reliable and have good accuracy.... but not to clip the wings off a fly at 25 yards.

Good points.

But, for example, if I can buy a sub-$200 barrel and get ~1-2" at 25 yards, i'll be super happy.

[Corbin Dallas]

I can post groups too both good and bad, yes a ransom rest may produce better results but I doubt anyone here will buy one and use it properly with a polymer framed gun.

I'm so glad you said that, because that's exactly the point I believe needs to be driven home when talking about why one part is more accurate than another.

No where in the article you posted from TigerSwan does it state they used a rest, nor do they mention wether or not they used the same firearm or the same shooter to achieve the results you see on paper.

http://soldiersystems.net/tag/tigerswan/

In fact, the article really sounds like a sales pitch.

The TigerSwan Glock can be ordered from our online Pro-Shop for $760

I'm not against recommending things for people to purchase but blanket statements without scientific proof to back up your claims are merely lip service.


I'll put this out there. If you have a ransom rest and would like to do some real testing with a Glock firearm, I have the following available for you to use.

17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30, 35 and 36

That's 9mm, 10mm, 40S&W and 45ACP in different sizes and flavors.

I even have a 21 Lone Wolf drop in barrel that I use on a regular basis. I'll even go so far as to provide factory ammo and bear creek moly reloads to really see what works and what doesn't.


Willing to put aftermarket barrels to the test against factory?

I am.

[hossb7]

It IS a sales pitch, to a certain extent, but it also illustrates their reasoning for choosing the parts they did. Imagine if they posted their parts list and the cost. Everyone would be screaming "so what?", this is the answer to that question. and as a side note, the gun + mods you get for that price is stellar.

Also, they DO address the concerns you posted:

"Below are some pictures of groups fired with a stock Glock and a TigerSwan Glock. The groups were shot freestyle from the 25 yard line with match ammunition. While the accuracy comparison is not scientific – it is representative of what we typically see. I’m sure if we used a ransom rest both groups would be somewhat smaller, but the accuracy comparison would be similar."

[Shenaniguns]

hoss has it covered

[hossb7]

Are you guys not even reading this stuff?

[Corbin Dallas]

Again no scientific evidence to suggest one is better over the other. Merely personal preference.