Going to test Glock 19 factory barrels today

[11B3XCIB]

I have the Glock barrel that came with my model 19 and I'm going to head to head with it against a factory threaded barrel. The threaded barrel is about 3/4" longer. Honestly, I'm not really comparing the two barrels. I'm getting a baseline point of impact (and plan on saving the target) to compare it to my 9mm suppressor that I should be receiving in 3-4 weeks. It could be sooner, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up. Anyhow, I don't expect to see much difference, and this thread will probably die for a month then get revived when I can get some suppressor test pictures up.

 

[jgodfrey]

Awesome! Keep us up to date with this project. I have a 19 I'd love to suppress and am very interested in your findings. How long is the wait for suppressors now? Thanks for the information.

 

[11B3XCIB]

I can give you my dates for my most recent submission.

9mm suppressor:
Mailed: 23 Jan 2012
Check cashed: 14 Feb 2012
Pending Status: 08 March 12
Approved: Not yet, but I was told I could get the stamp between now and 3 weeks

The Glock factory threaded barrel proved dead on. I always struck about 1/2" left with the standard barrel.

35 115gr FMJ's at 7 yards:

I'm going to get my gunsmith to check, but my thread protector may have gapped the last thread on the barrel...the thread protector was made by him, not Glock, so he'll make it right.

I shot my '19 when I was testing the cans, and with subsonic ammo is was close to Hollywood quiet. The round striking dirt was louder than the Glock.

 

[Johnnyb]

What can did you go with?

 

[Midnight Raver]

:shock:

Uhm, nice grouping!

 

[11B3XCIB]

What can did you go with?

After shooting it, I went with the Innovative Arms Lex 9mm can. There were several reasons for this. 1) I shot it on a 9mm with subs and on a .22lr pistol with subs, and on both, the round hitting the dirt was the loudest noise. The .22 was hollywood quiet. 2) Price!! 3) Location. Buying directly from the manufacturer cuts out a month or two of transfer time. If you bought a Gemtech and had to transfer to a dealer, that would add to the wait a bunch. Also, if I have a question or a problem, I am dealing directly with the guy that built the suppressor, so the support is second to none.

 

[11B3XCIB]

:shock:

Uhm, nice grouping!

Thanks. It spreads out at 10+ meters, but I try.

 

[Midnight Raver]

I'm doing my shooting at 7 yards, have a long way to go though!

 

[11B3XCIB]

I'm doing my shooting at 7 yards, have a long way to go though!

What are you practicing with for the most part?

I would keep it to 1 or 2 guns at the most to practice fundamentals. A modern polymer pistol like the XD or Glock with a decent trigger pull (6lbs or so) is perfect. These pistols also have a trigger reset feature which is a MUST USE for accurate follow-up shots. Finger tip placement, trigger pull, and sight alignment all come in to play.

I am not trying to insult you in any way by saying if any of these terms do not make sense or if you would like some advice, I am more than happy to help.

 

[Midnight Raver]

No worries, I'm envious that's all! :lol:

I have a Glock 22 fed with Winchester standard practice rounds. Been using the small silhouette targets and a zombie splat for my final 10 rounds each time I've been out. Haven't really fired anything in almost 30 years, pistols even longer. Starts off a bit loose but gets better as I go through the magazine. Always happy with my last target as I can at least get a small head sized grouping then! Just need more range time to better myself...

more money to use for training would help a lot too!

P.S.: My wife has done pretty good too, she just bought a Ruger SR22 to fit her hand better and to get more practice in for the both of us!

 

[11B3XCIB]

I would see if someone at a local range could give you a couple 30 minute lessons on the fundamentals. Once you see them and know what "right" looks and feels like, practice on your own time will be exponentially more effective. 30 minute lessons really shouldn't cost that much. The route I went for free marksmanship training probably isn't in the cards for most people.

.22's are fantastic for inexpensive practice on technique.

 

[Midnight Raver]

Thanks for the advice and encouragement!

Oh, I tried your route- I was defective, so I was not allowed the honor of really being a "citizen".