[g35g27maniac]

Hey guys, I use a G35 for my duty gun and have recently go into competition shooting. I use my G35 for the comps to better my skills in case I get into an OIS (Officer involved shooting). We all know 40 S&W costs more than 9mm and I don't have money to reload yet, so I was wanting to get a conversion kit to shoot 9mm. Any suggestions on brands that work well?

Thanks

 

[voyager4520]

No suggestion on brands, but all you'll need is a .40-9mm conversion barrel for the G35 and some G17 magazines.

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

Lone Wolf and KKM both make good barrels (the KKM will be more pricey) plus you can shoot cast bullets out of them if that means anything to you.

 

[bryanbrescia]

Heard good things about the Lone Wolf 40-9 kit

 

[DrumsnGuns]

+1 on the Lone Wolf. I plan on getting one myself.

 

[g35g27maniac]

Thanks for the advice guys! I have heard good things about lone wolf myself.

jimmyalbretch: in quick words, whats the plus of cast bullets?

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

For one: you can make them yourself by casting them, so they're cheaper. Some say they are more accurate, and they are solid lead so they will reduce a chance of ricochet because they will flatten upon impact to a steel target every time. Very beneficial if you're into reloading.

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

Forgot to mention, you can cast them to the exact size of your barrel for a better fit, that's where the accuracy increase comes from.

 

[g35g27maniac]

For one: you can make them yourself by casting them, so they're cheaper. Some say they are more accurate, and they are solid lead so they will reduce a chance of ricochet because they will flatten upon impact to a steel target every time. Very beneficial if you're into reloading.

Thanks, and good point. I will eventually get into reloading so I appreciate the advice with the more expensive barrel.

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

No problemo, you absolutely SHOULD not shoot cast bullets through the stock Glock barrel.

 

[rjrivero]

Be sure to check the rules before you drop your $$ on a Conversion barrel. Some competitions allow them, some don't. It'll depend on what class you shoot and what discipline you're shooting. (Some groups consider a 40-9 conversion barrel a "bull barrel" which gives the shooter the unfair advantage of added weight.

Forgot to mention, you can cast them to the exact size of your barrel for a better fit, that's where the accuracy increase comes from.

Well, you cast to the size of the mould, then you can run them through a sizing die to squeeze them down to the right size. Reloading is a fun hobby in and of itself.

FWIW, this is a G35 with a Lone Wolf 40-9 conversion barrel and a Trident-9. (Top rig) The one on the bottom is a P22 with a Gemtech Alpine.

 

[JPochron]

I would go LoneWolf they have great prices I have their ported barrel in my Glock 23 and no problems with it.

Joe

 

[gunoil]

storm lake barrel only! lil' more money

 

[pepatrick]

Just bought a brand new G22 G4. Also got the LW .40 to 9mm conversion. The first mag misfed every other bullet, but after that I have put about 250 rounds through it without a problem.

 

[gunoil]

shoot cast thru storm lake barrel 9mm. more $ than LW barrel though, about 175$, get the best.

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

shoot cast thru storm lake barrel 9mm. more $ than LW barrel though, about 175$, get the best.

Do you work for Storm Lake or something? Many people have used Lone Wolf for $75 cheaper, and they are very reliable. You don't have to comment the same thing every time someone recommends a Lone Wolf barrel.

 

[Fathead00]

Just order the lone wolf barrel through cheaper than dirt web site for $99.95 plus shipping. It did receive great reviews. The other barrel companies were alot more, but they also got great reviews. It just depends on which one you want! I order it for my glock 35.

 

[gunoil]

yea breach, dont think you are the admin. say you are a member. my opinions are welcome her. you got it!
You work for LW? I dont work for them, i think they are the best and what i want......brecht, people like you screw up forums all the time. All members are allowed to tell what kind of aftermarket parts they use as many times as they want too. I would not forget that.

 

[Fathead00]

Nope, just a gun enthusiast!! Hopefully the barrel will arrive today.

 

[g35g27maniac]

Thanks for the help guys! Gunoil, chill out man. No need for name Calling