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Dog1 if you don't mind me asking, how much was the stock barrel. I looked on brownells and only saw after market and stock ones for a .45 and they were like $165.00 to $250.00 . I know they are listed for like $80.00 direct from S&W. At least thats what the catalog said. I work third shift (12hrs) so Brownells is closed during my regular awake times.
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Try MidwayUSA. They had the 9mm barrel in stock a few days ago.
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I bought one on back order today from Midway...I'll get it when I get it....says "Date expected in stock: 2/17/2011"....for $66 I thought I'd just go ahead and backorder it...I'm in no big hurry.
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Originally Posted By b2riesel:
I bought one on back order today from Midway...I'll get it when I get it....says "Date expected in stock: 2/17/2011"....for $66 I thought I'd just go ahead and backorder it...I'm in no big hurry. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=50732/pid=0/sku/Barrel has it in stock for $82..with my discount it's $65... What did Midway charge you for shipping? For that barrel, Brownell's charges $5.35 |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Shipping will be $4.44 via USPS...If were to choose UPS...it would be $6.99
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Originally Posted By b2riesel:
Shipping will be $4.44 via USPS...If were to choose UPS...it would be $6.99 That would be the first time I ever heard of Midway being that cheap to ship...the one and only time I tried to order from them, they tried to hump me for $9.99 for a small part. I told them no thanks. |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Thats perfect. I will be off this friday, $65.00 is perfect. I should be able to get the wife to sign off on that one. I have been buying parts for my rugers lately and she has begun to notice...
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Well, that sucks. I just bought an M&P 9mm, and I can't use a 40 in it? But if I'd bought the 40, I'd be all set to have 2 calibers?
I saw several postings saying the barrels won't swap the other way, but I either missed the "Why" or nobody has posted it. Is it the extractor/breechface? Thanks in advance. |
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Originally Posted By CA_TX-Cop:
Well, that sucks. I just bought an M&P 9mm, and I can't use a 40 in it? But if I'd bought the 40, I'd be all set to have 2 calibers? I saw several postings saying the barrels won't swap the other way, but I either missed the "Why" or nobody has posted it. Is it the extractor/breechface? Thanks in advance. Not only TWO calibers, but THREE! .40 mags are interchangeable between .40S&W and 357Sig So if you had gotten a M&P40 you could convert between all 3 service calibers. Sorry to add kerosene to the fire...lol. |
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Originally Posted By b2riesel:
I bought one on back order today from Midway...I'll get it when I get it....says "Date expected in stock: 2/17/2011"....for $66 I thought I'd just go ahead and backorder it...I'm in no big hurry. Do you have a link to the 9 mm barrel, compact version? I am looking to pick one up for my 40c soon. |
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And it's even cheaper :)
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=730659 |
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Originally Posted By b2riesel:
And it's even cheaper :) http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=730659 Thanks! |
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Is the full size the 4.25 barrel or the 5 barrel. I am getting ready to order an M&P 40 and I want to make sure I get the right one to work with the 9mm barrel conversion.
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You can get either the full size or the compact and it will work with the 9mm conversion.
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Originally Posted By crook8891:
Is the full size the 4.25 barrel or the 5 barrel. I am getting ready to order an M&P 40 and I want to make sure I get the right one to work with the 9mm barrel conversion. The full size is the 4.25 inch barrel. |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Here is a 9mm barrel in the EE for $50 shipped-
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=89&t=834323 |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Originally Posted By 17:
Dog1 if you don't mind me asking, how much was the stock barrel. I looked on brownells and only saw after market and stock ones for a .45 and they were like $165.00 to $250.00 . I know they are listed for like $80.00 direct from S&W. At least thats what the catalog said. I work third shift (12hrs) so Brownells is closed during my regular awake times. Thanks, Mike Mike I missed your post..They are $81.99 unless you have the discount then they are $65.78. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=50732/pid=24122/Product/278430000_BARREL |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Here is a 9mm barrel in the EE for $50 shipped- http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=89&t=834323 I picked up a 9mm barrel to try in my FS 40 for $20 on Gunbroker.Even emailed the guy to make sure the price was correct. Now to get some 9mm mags |
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This is awesome. Thanks to the OP for posting this!
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Originally Posted By jackinil:
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Here is a 9mm barrel in the EE for $50 shipped- http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=89&t=834323 I picked up a 9mm barrel to try in my FS 40 for $20 on Gunbroker.Even emailed the guy to make sure the price was correct. Now to get some 9mm mags Got a couple 9mm mags. Now to fit in a range session. Got a 9mm pistol for less than $100 in parts. Thanks to Dog1 for doing the homework! |
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Ok now to find someplace that has barrels in stock. I swear every time I come into this part of the board I end up spending money.
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"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have."
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Originally Posted By USMC6177:
Ok now to find someplace that has barrels in stock. I swear every time I come into this part of the board I end up spending money. Keep an eye in the EE...every now and then there is someone selling a factory 9mm barrel. Right now, no one has them in stock. There seems like there was a run on them.... |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Can't imagine why
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Any idea where the brass is landing with the 40-9 barrel? Any getting thrown at you, or all they all pretty consistently off to the side?
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Originally Posted By JimGA:
Any idea where the brass is landing with the 40-9 barrel? Any getting thrown at you, or all they all pretty consistently off to the side? Off to the side. I never had one hit me. They landed at about 3 o'clock... |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Has anyone tried this with a Storm Lake barrel? I need a threaded 9mm barrel for my MP40 and would rather not pay the upcharge for the conversion barrel if the "stock replacement" 9mm will work in my 40.
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I got my 9mm barrel from a fellow ARFCOMmer, and now I have a couple of 9mm magazines. Hopefully I'll be testing this rig out Saturday.
I also bought a G19 Gen 4 today, so I guess we're gonna have a shoot-off LOL. I'll be sure and take some pics so I can post them up here. |
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fla556guy: "When you have a shit-hole the answer is to flush it as fast as possible, not bathe in the shit." |
Finally got around to going to the range with my 9mm barrel dropped into the M&P .40. I made up 100 rounds from some range scrap and some Hornady 115gr XTP's...the only thing the local shop had in 9mm on that particular day. I load for .40 and .45 ACP and use Bullseye...I quickly found out that Bullseye isn't the best/right powder to use on a 9mm with XTPs...as the charge at 5.0 is slightly compressed...I dropped down to 4.7gr and just loaded quickly. There was a lot of muzzle jump...about twice what my .40 does...and the muzzle flash...in a well lit indoor range was huge...I wouldn't want to shoot it in the dark.
First off...I got to the range and shot 30 rounds of .45 ACP thru the M&P .45...and dead center every time...then 45 shots thru the .40 M&P and dead center everytime...at just 7 yards...heh...anyway...the 9mm drop in barrel gave me 3 inches left...but center vertically...over and over repeatedly. I was using the .40 magazine and the flat nose of the XTPs would jam up going up the feed ramp about once every 25-30 shots...maybe too much of a gap between the feed lips and the ramp...I ran 100 rounds thru...I think I had 4 jams on the feed ramp. I think with a purchase of a few 9mm magazines...and the use of a proper powder/bullet combination...it would be a good fit...but 9mm just isn't for me. I'll stick with the .40 and .45...and if I ever need to just shoot some 9mm because it is readily available..then I have that option. You never know what ammo you will have on Zombie Day. |
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Just got a 9mm bbl for my 40c from Midway. Already bought a Storm Lake conversion bbl for my 40 full size. Oh, well.
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Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait.
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Originally Posted By wildturl1:
Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait. Have you tried Brownells? Or locally? I bought two from the local pawn shop...paid $33.95 + tax (Ouch!), but it got me in the game until I can buy a few more from 44Mag.com |
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fla556guy: "When you have a shit-hole the answer is to flush it as fast as possible, not bathe in the shit." |
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By wildturl1:
Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait. Have you tried Brownells? Or locally? I bought two from the local pawn shop...paid $33.95 + tax (Ouch!), but it got me in the game until I can buy a few more from 44Mag.com Brownell's is out too. They are $41.99 for non-dealers and $33.46 for dealers. I get the dealer discount and I pay less at 44mag.com or Greg Cote. |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By wildturl1:
Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait. Have you tried Brownells? Or locally? I bought two from the local pawn shop...paid $33.95 + tax (Ouch!), but it got me in the game until I can buy a few more from 44Mag.com Brownell's is out too. They are $41.99 for non-dealers and $33.46 for dealers. I get the dealer discount and I pay less at 44mag.com or Greg Cote. Thanks, buddy, for creating a mag shortage. Just kidding. But damn! The dealer price is $33.46 at Brownell's? I guess maybe I'm not getting raped locally. What about the EE? Anyone selling them? |
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fla556guy: "When you have a shit-hole the answer is to flush it as fast as possible, not bathe in the shit." |
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By wildturl1:
Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait. Have you tried Brownells? Or locally? I bought two from the local pawn shop...paid $33.95 + tax (Ouch!), but it got me in the game until I can buy a few more from 44Mag.com Brownell's is out too. They are $41.99 for non-dealers and $33.46 for dealers. I get the dealer discount and I pay less at 44mag.com or Greg Cote. Thanks, buddy, for creating a mag shortage. Just kidding. But damn! The dealer price is $33.46 at Brownell's? I guess maybe I'm not getting raped locally. What about the EE? Anyone selling them? I have not seen any for sale in the "EE's" of any site I belong too. You can blame the Tucson shooter for the run on vendors. Also I heard a snippet of a rumor that there was a problem with the manufacturing facility that makes them. Something about a broken part on a machine that kept the line down. S&W was not going to ship any to dealers, to keep extra in house. Like I said, it was a rumor. |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By Dog1:
Originally Posted By ARJJ:
Originally Posted By wildturl1:
Thanks for the write-up. I've been wondering about this option. I can find the barrel, but mags are only in stock at S&W, so I'll wait. Have you tried Brownells? Or locally? I bought two from the local pawn shop...paid $33.95 + tax (Ouch!), but it got me in the game until I can buy a few more from 44Mag.com Brownell's is out too. They are $41.99 for non-dealers and $33.46 for dealers. I get the dealer discount and I pay less at 44mag.com or Greg Cote. Thanks, buddy, for creating a mag shortage. Just kidding. But damn! The dealer price is $33.46 at Brownell's? I guess maybe I'm not getting raped locally. What about the EE? Anyone selling them? I have not seen any for sale in the "EE's" of any site I belong too. You can blame the Tucson shooter for the run on vendors. Also I heard a snippet of a rumor that there was a problem with the manufacturing facility that makes them. Something about a broken part on a machine that kept the line down. S&W was not going to ship any to dealers, to keep extra in house. Like I said, it was a rumor. Well, that sucks, but thanks for the info. I guess I'll find one more locally. At least then I'll have enough for a duty loadout. I originally hadn't planned on investing a whole lot of money in this little trial, but I fell in love yesterday. |
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fla556guy: "When you have a shit-hole the answer is to flush it as fast as possible, not bathe in the shit." |
I think I just found a way to my first 9mm...
(when the dealers get them back in stock) |
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I brought home my M&P40c today and I just ordered my Stormlake 9mm conversion barrel. I've been searching off and on for the past couple of weeks at brownells/midway ect.. with no luck of them having the compact barrel in stock - factory or stormlake.
I forgot I had an amazon promo code/gift card deal and voila, in stock! I will post a range report once I get some mags. |
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Well, I've got bad news.
The storm lake .40 to 9mm stainless conversion barrel does not seem to work so far. The barrel drops in, but the slide will not cycle. The only naked eye visible difference between both barrels I see is that the feed ramp on the 9mm is definitely longer than the .40? I didn't bring my caliper home from work, but I will do some measurements tomorrow. I will get a video of what's going on and post it to see if anyone has any suggestions. I'm ALSO having a real hard time with my take down lever, as it will not stay in the down position 99% of the time. I'm really hoping this is just a "break in" quirk, because this is my first brand new purchase, and the handgun I'm going to be carrying... |
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Originally Posted By schull:
Well, I've got bad news. The storm lake .40 to 9mm stainless conversion barrel does not seem to work so far. The barrel drops in, but the slide will not cycle. The only naked eye visible difference between both barrels I see is that the feed ramp on the 9mm is definitely longer than the .40? I didn't bring my caliper home from work, but I will do some measurements tomorrow. I will get a video of what's going on and post it to see if anyone has any suggestions. I'm ALSO having a real hard time with my take down lever, as it will not stay in the down position 99% of the time. I'm really hoping this is just a "break in" quirk, because this is my first brand new purchase, and the handgun I'm going to be carrying... That is strange. My Storm Lake conversion barrel is flawless. |
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"And in this moment I will not run. It is my place to stand. We few shall carry hope, within our bloody hands."
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I started a new thread, due to also having what I believed was a problem with my take down lever.
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Schull - did you ever figure out what the issue with the Storm Lake barrel is?
ETA: nevermind, see you are covering barrel as well as takedown in other thread. |
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A little hot blonde jerk-off fantasy thread... and someone has to turn it into the fucking Star Chamber. - runcible
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Thank fot the INFO i will be ordering 9mm for my 40c
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Originally Posted By Dog1:
Originally Posted By USMC6177:
Ok now to find someplace that has barrels in stock. I swear every time I come into this part of the board I end up spending money. Keep an eye in the EE...every now and then there is someone selling a factory 9mm barrel. Right now, no one has them in stock. There seems like there was a run on them.... Great Sucess! Got a used factory barrel for 50 shipped on the EE. Now to get some 9mm mags |
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"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have."
Theodore Roosevelt, 1903 |
Got the barrel in the mail today. Will update with Ranger Report saturday
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"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have."
Theodore Roosevelt, 1903 |
So, do you all thing that if I got a threaded factory 9mm would work the same?
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"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." Thomas Jefferson
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Originally Posted By NotDeaf:
So, do you all thing that if I got a threaded factory 9mm would work the same? I have a threaded barrel....give some time and I will try it. |
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Hansan: "This is a .30 caliber, gas operated, clip fed, semi-automatic rifle....."
Soldier: "Look, you ain't sellin it to me, you're only showing me how it works." |
This is on the ' must have ' list. I have a new glock on order, when that is paid off next will be a 9mm barrel I think
I wonder if smith will ever realize the potential here, throw together a package deal for an M&P40 with an extra barrel and mag. Not that they are having any problem selling the M&P but if I were on the fence about buying one the ability to change calibers right out of the box would help me decide. |
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If obama is the answer, the question must be really stupid to begin with.
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Just ordered 2 full size 9mm mags from 44 mag while they were in stock and the compact barrel on midwayusa on backorder as well as one x-grip. Wish it was getting here sooner.
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