Posted: 3/8/2010 6:14:23 PM EDT
| What match grade barrel would you guys upgrade to in a Caspian Frame? Main uses are for entry level three gun and some pistol shoots? I dont want to break the bank either! |
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I am currently using KKM, Briley, and a Fusion Firearms..............The KKM and the Briley required fitting by a 1911 gunsmith..........the Fusion was advertised as a drop in and did just that............. A drop in one will never give you as good of fit and accuracy as a fitted one. They will give you a good barrel along the lines of a mid-range 1911 but not a high end. |
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I am currently using KKM, Briley, and a Fusion Firearms..............The KKM and the Briley required fitting by a 1911 gunsmith..........the Fusion was advertised as a drop in and did just that............. A drop in one will never give you as good of fit and accuracy as a fitted one. They will give you a good barrel along the lines of a mid-range 1911 but not a high end. Having been in this game for 30 plus years.......I can only say I have achieved decent groups with a combination of things.............This is from a drop in Fusion barrel.........fired from a standing modified Weaver stance at 12 yards................BTW......I have paid 1911 smiths.......upwards of 200.00 to fit barrels......... 
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The old standby's are Kart and Bar-sto. I think Bar-sto only offers stainless though.
For 3-gun and other "speed" games you don't need a match barrel, just properly fitting a new bushing will be plenty. (of course if you simply WANT one, that's good enough reason to install one) |
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Thanks alot for the replies! No those are about what I was thinking it would cost me. Also Caspian offers Storm Lake barrels, would there be any advantage to just let them fit it before it ships? Are Storm Lake barrels any good? This would probably be your best answer, as it would be; cost effective and provide a decent barrel. I have a fitted Kart and works very well. That being said I have achieved the same accuracy with drop-in barrels from Ed Brown and Wilson too. |