Glock Barrels

[FUJIMO]

I've seen on several forums about dropping a 357 sig barrel into a G27 and having one hot little shooter. My question is, what barrel is the best to do this with ? There seems like a dozen companies all saying they have the best made barrel. I'm ready to buy and drop in, just wanting thoughts on what company to go with.

[Guest carbonarcher]

I can't speak to the G27, but I did buy a Lonewolf barrel for my G21 so I can shoot lead reloads. The barrel is very accurate, and have had no problem. I had bought mine from Dillion. I think it was 99.00 about a year ago. I know that there is KKM and Storm lake. I had a bud that dropped in a kkm and he loved it. I think that the KKM and Storm lake barrels are around 165.00 and up. I know that Jarvis and Wilson also make Glock drop in barrels. I have not heard anything bad about them, just pricey.

Hope this helps.

[Guest cheez]

Storm Lake is probably the better quality barrel but the Lone Wolf has a loyal following for quite a bit less money.

[Warbird]

On a G22, 23 or 27 you can use an OEM Glock 357 Sig barrel. If you were to go down in caliber you would need a conversion barrel such as Storm Lake or Lone Wolf specific barrel. The OEM Glock 357 Sig barrel is the same size as the 40 in diameter.

Personally I might look at a couple pound heavier recoil spring with it. Actually I prefer a heavier recoil spring with the Glock 40 anyway. It is the same as the 9 and I have always thought they shoot better with a heavier spring. It lessens recoil, lessens the pounding on the frame and I have never suffered reliability a bit. You can even use the stock mags with the 357 Sig round.

That all said I still prefer the Glock 9mm to my 40's.

Edited November 1, 2010 by Warbird

[Guest gw2and4]

I found my Storm Lake .40SW drop-in barrel for $113 online and love how it shoots. Whenever I shoot a high quantity of rounds...or lead or reloads, I put it in the 23. Thought being to save wear and tear on the OEM barrel. I also have a Lone Wolf 40-9 conversion barrel which hasn't come out of the bag since a G19Gen4 followed me home one day recently...

So far, both barrels have served me well without a single malfunction of any kind.

[TN-popo]

Unless your looking for heavy lead shooting capability, I'd stick with OEM.

I've shot lead through OEM barrels...they don't explode. Just watch your volume and clean thoroughly.

[MikeW]

I use a Lonewolf .357 in my G27

[bigwakes]

I have a lonewolfe conversion barrel. It's 99% reliable, not 100% for me like others. My Storm Lake lead/ reload barrel for my g35 has been 100%.

[Guest truthsayer]

very few problems with my Lone Wolf 40-9.

[kwe45919]

For the money and for practice, LoneWolf. Love my 9mm barrel....

[knoxrocks222]

just get you a G33 barrel and shoot the hell out of it

[FUJIMO]

Thanks for the input guys. I knew I could count on you

[FUJIMO]

On a G22, 23 or 27 you can use an OEM Glock 357 Sig barrel. If you were to go down in caliber you would need a conversion barrel such as Storm Lake or Lone Wolf specific barrel. The OEM Glock 357 Sig barrel is the same size as the 40 in diameter.

Personally I might look at a couple pound heavier recoil spring with it. Actually I prefer a heavier recoil spring with the Glock 40 anyway. It is the same as the 9 and I have always thought they shoot better with a heavier spring. It lessens recoil, lessens the pounding on the frame and I have never suffered reliability a bit. You can even use the stock mags with the 357 Sig round.

That all said I still prefer the Glock 9mm to my 40's.

So let's say I order an OEM barrel, one for a G33 for instance. Is there a factory heavier spring I can order too ? To be honest I'm the kind that likes to stick with FACTORY stuff whenever I can.

[Warbird]

So let's say I order an OEM barrel, one for a G33 for instance. Is there a factory heavier spring I can order too ? To be honest I'm the kind that likes to stick with FACTORY stuff whenever I can.

I understand that sentiment. In general the answer is no. Your best best is to buy Wolff springs. They make the best springs in the business. If you do get a heavier spring I would get a 2lb heavier spring than the OEM part. I use them even in my 40 cal Glocks. I have never had any reliability issues with them and they reduce recoil quite a bit.

[FUJIMO]

I understand that sentiment. In general the answer is no. Your best best is to buy Wolff springs. They make the best springs in the business. If you do get a heavier spring I would get a 2lb heavier spring than the OEM part. I use them even in my 40 cal Glocks. I have never had any reliability issues with them and they reduce recoil quite a bit.

Thanks Warbird, I'll give it a go