Glocks, don't need new barrels...waste of money...keep it stock.. Reliability is why you buy Glocks...Why mess with that..Spend the money on ammo, and training..
I agree with you. The Only justification for an aftermarket I can see is if you want to throw on a comp or a suppressor, and or needing a full supported chamber to run hot loads. Also if you buy one as a range toy just to modify for fun and change the look. Otherwise there is no real functional purpose to swap barrels, and you start to move away from the reliability of stock glock parts.
The only handloads that would detonate a Glock are ones that weren’t made following reputable reloading data. As someone who reloads literally everything except 22, I know for a fact my handloads (even in pistols) will outshoot factory ammo in consistency, accuracy, and reliability any day of the week. For what it’s worth, I’m also an R&D engineer too…so being methodical in testing is common practice.
I only change barrels so I can use my suppressors. 90% of my handguns have a threaded barrel and I got a drawer full of factory ones that have never been used.
In my lifetime at least 30 Glocks from 9 mm all the way up to 45 357 sig and every time I've just went to change the Glock barrel just for s*** and giggles it would jam and never never really worked as well as the factory and I'm not talking about cheap aftermarket Bros $200 and up from some of the best companies out there take it through experience the barrel that comes with the Glock you can't beat it especially if you're going to carry it to save your life I also talked to many companies like Underwood and Buffalo bore who make the high pressure rounds for they all told me we use stock Glock barrels do not change your barrel the stock Glock barrels what we use and they are super super reliable happy New Year everyone that's just my two cents
@@tommcstacker4216 that is an excellent question my friend I did not ask that one I only asked them for their plus plus ammo 9mm 115 to 147 gr that is a very good question you should email them and ask him and see what they say
Just got in the AIM JTT barrel. Reduces the recoil and was accurate out to 10/15 yards. After that started going left on me. Fun for the range though. And for the price, worth a shot.
For me, the only reasons I would change the barrel is to get something else. I would go to a threaded barrel if I wanted a muzzle device, but I'd look for OEM first. The other reason would be fir caliber conversions.
I Bought my Handguns and built them to my likings. I have a 9mm Shield Plus and installed a 3 5/8 inch True Precision Threaded Barrel, and added a Hogue Grip. I also bought a 9mm Shield (used for $220.00). Upgraded the trigger. Installed a 3 5/8 inch Threaded Barrel from Faxon, and a Hogue Grip. Great Stability , Better Accuracy. Reliability 100 percent.
I Bought a ported Carlson barrel for my shockwave and sold the stock one for what I paid for the Carlson on eBay! I think I just lost out on shipping maybe like $40 at most, I don’t remember exactly but all I know is it was worth it! Did it years ago idk what either barrel sells for now but I’m sure it’s still worth doing if anyone has a shockwave and wants to upgrade their barrel.
Already talked about that on a video on a 30s barrel I did on mine. Plug the barrel on both sides and soak it in vinegar for a few hours minimum and it makes it easier but the whole process doing it by hand to make it look perfect takes quite some time.
@@Icynez937 yah mine turned out great! But I’ll use my buffer from now on lol. I just wanted to do it to show anyone can pretty up their Glock for like 20 bucks and some elbow grease lol. I seriously put like 12 hrs into it haha doing it by hand lol
SPN firearms please give me some advice I need help! I'm a long time subscriber and fan of the builds. Your video's inspired me to purchase a G27 gen 3 last month as my first Glock. I have fired 160 rounds through her and i believe the rear of the slide is now too loose (up & down) causing the shark fin to not fully engage the firing pin safety! When the trigger is depressed the striker assembly barely moves in the channel or gets stuck but if im slightly holding down on the rear of the slide and shake the gun it moves freely like normal! How can I fix this issue? I can't afford to taking it to a gunsmith!
Thank you for the info Spin. Could you please maybe do a video on recoil springs? I’m new to the gun community and Lenny from the Glock Store keeps telling me I need a new recoil spring. IDK
First of all mad respect to your channel and videos. But I feel for your EDC your best bet for post shooting day in court you are better off with a stock weapon from your manufacturer of choosing.
I don’t remember the brand, I will go check in a bit, but I bought a 6” conversion barrel for my 21. Some of those Liberty 10mm loads chronoed at 2400 fps. Edit, I have two, both Glock store, one 6” and one stock length.
Thanks for all the videos! Happy new year! Hope 2025 is good for us all! Keep grinding, I respect the hustle/ambition. Love getting factory 357 sig barrels but the shield is amazing with the barrel you got/recommend. Love that gun. I always think about reg rifling for 10mm to shoot hardcast lead/steady diet
Old Glock? Get a gen 5 marksmen barrel. I run the 19.5 on my G26.4 and its been flawless. Glock 26 is the best SHTF Glock btw. Parts work from most of the platforms in it. Glock gen 5 marksmen barrels have backwards compatibility.
@@joshualittlejohn7915 Every firearm has a unique "ballistic fingerprint". This means that spent bullets and casings can be matched to the firearm it was fired from. Thus, changing the barrel will also change the bullet ballistics. The casing however, can still be matched unless you switch out the other components, such as the firing pin, ejector, extractor and sometimes even the whole slide. I recommend reading "Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence" by Brain J. Heard. Its an amazing book that goes into the forensic detail for all types of firearms
I never understood why you spend so much money on a gun just to modify it… There are so many better options than Glocks. I got rid of mine a long time ago. Just my opinion.
Glocks, don't need new barrels...waste of money...keep it stock.. Reliability is why you buy Glocks...Why mess with that..Spend the money on ammo, and training..
I agree with you. The Only justification for an aftermarket I can see is if you want to throw on a comp or a suppressor, and or needing a full supported chamber to run hot loads. Also if you buy one as a range toy just to modify for fun and change the look. Otherwise there is no real functional purpose to swap barrels, and you start to move away from the reliability of stock glock parts.
Fudd alert , old man detected
@Fergtactical yep..maybe the sights for me, but I like Glock sights..
@@FergtacticalI was gifted a 27 but prefer 26 so I would like a conversion 😉
@ I’d go oem barrel personally but I understand if you wanted to throw a comp or suppressor on it.
I genuinely enjoy you advocating converting calibers. It’s a great idea to have multiple calibers on a single platform.
Yessir, agreed! Respect and thanks for watching.
I’d say the main reason to change your barrel is to upgrade to a threaded barrel. Other than that, there’s no utility in swapping the barrel.
I got improved performance out of a 7inch KKM barrel on my Glock model 40 Gen 4
All good and valid points but my main reason to swap out Gen 3 barrels is to shoot lead hardcast !!!
SPN leading the Glock boyz to the light
The only handloads that would detonate a Glock are ones that weren’t made following reputable reloading data. As someone who reloads literally everything except 22, I know for a fact my handloads (even in pistols) will outshoot factory ammo in consistency, accuracy, and reliability any day of the week. For what it’s worth, I’m also an R&D engineer too…so being methodical in testing is common practice.
I only change barrels so I can use my suppressors. 90% of my handguns have a threaded barrel and I got a drawer full of factory ones that have never been used.
In 10mm KKM precision barrels are really popular before gen 5 to be able to shoot hard cast billets
In my lifetime at least 30 Glocks from 9 mm all the way up to 45 357 sig and every time I've just went to change the Glock barrel just for s*** and giggles it would jam and never never really worked as well as the factory and I'm not talking about cheap aftermarket Bros $200 and up from some of the best companies out there take it through experience the barrel that comes with the Glock you can't beat it especially if you're going to carry it to save your life I also talked to many companies like Underwood and Buffalo bore who make the high pressure rounds for they all told me we use stock Glock barrels do not change your barrel the stock Glock barrels what we use and they are super super reliable happy New Year everyone that's just my two cents
Buffalo bore and Underwood said to use stock Glock barrels even with their lead hardcast bullets?
Best advice. I just buy the whole slide assembly.
@@tommcstacker4216 that is an excellent question my friend I did not ask that one I only asked them for their plus plus ammo 9mm 115 to 147 gr that is a very good question you should email them and ask him and see what they say
@@lynch6642 exactly if the manufacturer of the slide makes the barrel with it then it'll be more reliable that's a good point
@@tommcstacker4216 I should have put in my original comment I only ask for jacketed ammo not the hardcast
I read on, i think buffalo bores site, that the 10mm barrels aren't fully supported either. At least on the G20
Just got in the AIM JTT barrel. Reduces the recoil and was accurate out to 10/15 yards. After that started going left on me. Fun for the range though. And for the price, worth a shot.
For me, the only reasons I would change the barrel is to get something else. I would go to a threaded barrel if I wanted a muzzle device, but I'd look for OEM first. The other reason would be fir caliber conversions.
I Bought my Handguns and built them to my likings. I have a 9mm Shield Plus and installed a 3 5/8 inch True Precision Threaded Barrel, and added a Hogue Grip. I also bought a 9mm Shield (used for $220.00). Upgraded the trigger. Installed a 3 5/8 inch Threaded Barrel from Faxon, and a Hogue Grip. Great Stability , Better Accuracy. Reliability 100 percent.
Why put a threaded barrel on a carry pistol? 😂
I Bought a ported Carlson barrel for my shockwave and sold the stock one for what I paid for the Carlson on eBay! I think I just lost out on shipping maybe like $40 at most, I don’t remember exactly but all I know is it was worth it! Did it years ago idk what either barrel sells for now but I’m sure it’s still worth doing if anyone has a shockwave and wants to upgrade their barrel.
if you want a stainless look just use red scotch brite to take the finish off and hand polish it. its what i did
Already talked about that on a video on a 30s barrel I did on mine. Plug the barrel on both sides and soak it in vinegar for a few hours minimum and it makes it easier but the whole process doing it by hand to make it look perfect takes quite some time.
@@bubbadan20006it definitely takes a while I did it to my Glock 22 but it was worth the work shiny and feels like butter
@@Icynez937 yah mine turned out great! But I’ll use my buffer from now on lol. I just wanted to do it to show anyone can pretty up their Glock for like 20 bucks and some elbow grease lol. I seriously put like 12 hrs into it haha doing it by hand lol
I've never thought about it before, don't think I've even seen just the barrels, can't believe how small they actually are
I think I might have a LoneWolf stock bbl for me G23 Gen4 ....
I like threaded for attachments. Ports can be good too
SPN firearms please give me some advice I need help! I'm a long time subscriber and fan of the builds. Your video's inspired me to purchase a G27 gen 3 last month as my first Glock. I have fired 160 rounds through her and i believe the rear of the slide is now too loose (up & down) causing the shark fin to not fully engage the firing pin safety! When the trigger is depressed the striker assembly barely moves in the channel or gets stuck but if im slightly holding down on the rear of the slide and shake the gun it moves freely like normal! How can I fix this issue? I can't afford to taking it to a gunsmith!
Thank you for the info Spin.
Could you please maybe do a video on recoil springs? I’m new to the gun community and Lenny from the Glock Store keeps telling me I need a new recoil spring. IDK
Lenny owns a store and wants to make sales. You don’t need to change out your stock guide rod in your Glock.
@ See, that’s what I needed to hear. Thank you
SPN who would you say is currently making the best 27-26 conversion barrels? Thnx for all the Vids
Can't beat the stock Glock OEM cold hammer forged smooth polygonal pipe
First of all mad respect to your channel and videos. But I feel for your EDC your best bet for post shooting day in court you are better off with a stock weapon from your manufacturer of choosing.
Happy new years brother! continued blessings, happiness and prosperity to you and your family my man. More great information yet again. 👊🏾
If you love hardcast or +p it makes sense.
What is a supported chamber
Which Barrel would you recommend for .45acp to 10mm for a glock 30?
I don’t remember the brand, I will go check in a bit, but I bought a 6” conversion barrel for my 21. Some of those Liberty 10mm loads chronoed at 2400 fps. Edit, I have two, both Glock store, one 6” and one stock length.
WELL NEEDED INFORMATION
Thanks for all the videos! Happy new year! Hope 2025 is good for us all! Keep grinding, I respect the hustle/ambition. Love getting factory 357 sig barrels but the shield is amazing with the barrel you got/recommend. Love that gun. I always think about reg rifling for 10mm to shoot hardcast lead/steady diet
I bought a 9mm suppressor so I bought an OEm threaded barrel for my 26.
Do you recommend getting a bodyguard 2.0 for first EDC?
Any experience with shadow systems firearms? Respect and happy new year
They’re double the price of Glocks and are less reliable. They have a lot of problems out the gate.
@Gloccato 679 is double the price? 🤦🏻♂️
@@braap_biglunch That’s not even the point. They still cost more and are shittier guns. They look cool but don’t perform as well.
Old Glock? Get a gen 5 marksmen barrel. I run the 19.5 on my G26.4 and its been flawless. Glock 26 is the best SHTF Glock btw. Parts work from most of the platforms in it. Glock gen 5 marksmen barrels have backwards compatibility.
How a 600.00 dollar gun is 1,200 hundred with all the parts you need to change beat it with Glock
Why in the hell would you have over 40 extra barrels. That’s a total waste of money
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Lmao barrel change sights need changing new trigger basically have to replace the whole gun just to make it good
Glock 27 9mm conversion barrel. Glock 23 9mm conversion barrel...
Thx. Wouldn't pay for a barrel just to gussy up a gun. Ported barrel, yes. Supported chamber, yes. Don't have your knowledge to i.d. one on eBay.
I bought a stock bbl for backup reasons and a KKM 357Sig conversion bbl for my G23 Gen4 ...
Reason number 1: to keep the ballistics from being traced back to you
How does that work? New gun owner
@@joshualittlejohn7915 Every firearm has a unique "ballistic fingerprint". This means that spent bullets and casings can be matched to the firearm it was fired from. Thus, changing the barrel will also change the bullet ballistics. The casing however, can still be matched unless you switch out the other components, such as the firing pin, ejector, extractor and sometimes even the whole slide. I recommend reading "Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence" by Brain J. Heard. Its an amazing book that goes into the forensic detail for all types of firearms
I thought swapping barrels was recommended after official use. (Jk)
this is why I like gun from Turkey and want the new GLUGER. I'm bad with glock algebra 😂😂❤❤
I never understood why you spend so much money on a gun just to modify it… There are so many better options than Glocks. I got rid of mine a long time ago. Just my opinion.
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Do you cuss spn?? I wanna hear it 😂