Posted: 12/2/2005 6:34:58 PM EDT
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Could someone explain the concept of a Bull Barrel in the 1911? 1) What's the advantage or disadvantage of a Bull Barrel? Would it be appropriate in a 9mm 1911? 2) What is required to install a bull barrel in a 1911 that was originally set up in a standard bushing format? I'm interested in an extended and threaded barrel for a 5" 9mm 1911 and they offer the least expensive option that is of any quality. |
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Bull Barrels add weight at the muzzle helping with recoil/muzzle flip control. Do they improve function? Probably not. That's not to say there's a problem with them. Rather, if a barrel is fit right (standard, bull or otherwise) the pistol will function. For a 9mm pistol, it's personal preference. I have a 9mm single stack 1911 for plinkin' and carry and it's got a standard barrel w/ bushing in it. It's cool, but I had it built 'cause I didn't own a 9mm pistol. My carry gun is a STI 2011 (1911 variant) chambered in .38 Super (long 9mm) and it has a bull barrel (4.5"). Why? Lots of bullets (22+1) that penetrate. It's accurate as hell and reliable as can be. As for having an "extended and threaded" version, that not too difficult. Just remember that factory barrels w/ threads are usually set up for compensators and not supressors (different thread pattern). SPC Richard A. White, Senior Medic 249th MP Detachment (EACF) Camp Humphreys, ROK |
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Thanks. Now that you mention it, I went back to KKM's website and it indicates that it is the wrong thread pattern. There are plenty of other options out there, and I could probably have KKM do a custom job for me on an extended standard barrel. So I guess there's no longer any reason to worry about a bull barrel. Much appreciated. Wolffie |
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