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That's cool that KKM is offering a 7" bbl for the G40. Might help the ballistics a bit?
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That's cool that KKM is offering a 7" bbl for the G40. Might help the ballistics a bit? That and accuracy, although the factory barrel isn't bad. DF
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That's cool that KKM is offering a 7" bbl for the G40. Might help the ballistics a bit? That and accuracy, although the factory barrel isn't bad. DF Right. Sounds like a win-win? Hey, I'm always up for a bit of good news on a rainy afternoon. 
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That's cool that KKM is offering a 7" bbl for the G40. Might help the ballistics a bit? That and accuracy, although the factory barrel isn't bad. DF Right. Sounds like a win-win? Hey, I'm always up for a bit of good news on a rainy afternoon. Just ordered it. $165 plus $10 shipping. Not bad for that level of quality. Opens up the world of cast bullets. Glock polygonal rifling, not cast bullet friendly. DF
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see I had always thought that glock barrels were hard cast bullet friendly.
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see I had always thought that glock barrels were hard cast bullet friendly. I’ve heard they did fairly well with real hard cast, like Buffalo Bore loads IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets. DF
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I hear ya, just a Glock...  What about noisy draw? Lined Kydex should be quiet. DF Garret Industries and their Silent Thunder line makes what your after. Leather lined Kydex and they are highly regarded for their quality. https://www.giholsters.com/I have a Garrett Auto Hood. The hood lost adjustment shortly after I purchased it and I had to send it back for repair on my dime and pay return postage. The belt attachment broke and I received a "Ho hum, it happens. You can purchase a heavy duty replacement." Not impressed with their customer service.
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I see I had always thought that glock barrels were hard cast bullet friendly. I’ve heard they did fairly well with real hard cast, like Buffalo Bore loads IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets. DF I saw several reports that the KKM barrels do not increase accuracy measurably, groups shot with std barrel and KKM don't vary in size measurably, however I am sure that someone will post a 5 inch group with a glock barrel and a 1 inch group with a KKM now that I make mention of it. I think several people here have shot a good bit of hard cast from a glock barrel, the hard cast does not seem to be a problem. .
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see I had always thought that glock barrels were hard cast bullet friendly. I’ve heard they did fairly well with real hard cast, like Buffalo Bore loads IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets. DF Not in my recent experience. I spoke with them re: Underwood cast 200's and 220's and there was no sidebar discussion.
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I see I had always thought that glock barrels were hard cast bullet friendly. I’ve heard they did fairly well with real hard cast, like Buffalo Bore loads IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets. DF I saw several reports that the KKM barrels do not increase accuracy measurably, groups shot with std barrel and KKM don't vary in size measurably, however I am sure that someone will post a 5 inch group with a glock barrel and a 1 inch group with a KKM now that I make mention of it. I think several people here have shot a good bit of hard cast from a glock barrel, the hard cast does not seem to be a problem. . Thanks for the info. Guess I'm gonna find out. Will report. DF
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Wasn’t Hick45 shooting buffalo bore?
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IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets.
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They don't recommend handloads either. Glock barrels handle cast bullets as well as any other barrel, and better than a lot of the aftermarket replacements in my experience. But that doesn't stop people repeating the same line they read on the internet somewhere, so the rumor continues.
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I recently went the G40 route though I haven’t received it yet. Look forward to your report. I like mine, sometimes wished I'd have gone with a 1911 pattern, like gunner500. But, the Glock does have some unique qualities. Getting used to it. DF Exactly why I went that way. The price was also just to good to pass up.
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Milwroad, how much does the 1006 weight if you don't mind me asking? About 38 ounces unloaded. It is not light!
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Yes it is but I don't really mind the weight. I carry it as my woods gun when I wander through far northern Wisconsin and it cycles everything I put in it. The recoil is quite manageable.
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It is a good shooter... ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/97236.jpg) What distance is this group shot at?
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I believe it was 10 yards for the head and 15 for for the body...two hand standing.
Was a magazine full for each.... Bullet was the 165 grain Speer Gold Dot HP but will have to check what the powder charge was...
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nice shooting Bob, that is about how well I shoot my G17 and P365, I wish I could shoot the big 10's that well.
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IIRC, Glock doesn’t recommend cast bullets.
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They don't recommend handloads either. Glock barrels handle cast bullets as well as any other barrel, and better than a lot of the aftermarket replacements in my experience. But that doesn't stop people repeating the same line they read on the internet somewhere, so the rumor continues. Some years ago, we had a cops and cowboys fund raising shoot at our CAS range. Local city police and sheriffs deputies joined us for the shoot. I remember the discussions about their Glocks and our targets. Our group didn't want to use anything but soft lead, the consensus was Glock didn't recommend such. Anyway, don't remember the final solution, just that most of those LEO officers were an embarrassment to gun handling. They were dropping mags, couldn't shoot worth a ___... All except one Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's deupty who was an artist with a 1911. That ole boy could flat shoot and it was a pleasure to watch him doing his thing. Wouldn't give a nickle for the rest of them. Our cowboys made all but him look pretty bad. If I was gonna be a career LEO, I'd have my shooting skills perfected. Most of them just qualify because they have to, seem to have no pride in marksmanship. And, IMO, that's a shame. Doesn't have to be that way. I guess they're fortunate I'm not their chief or their sheriff. DF
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