Videos tagged with 9mm Conversion Barrel

This guide details the installation of a 9mm conversion barrel into a Gen 5 Glock 22 or 23. The video highlights how the thicker, heavier slide of the Gen 5 .40 caliber models, combined with a conversion barrel featuring a 9mm bore and a .40 caliber exterior, significantly reduces felt recoil when shooting 9mm ammunition. The process is presented as a simple drop-in modification.

This video details the installation of 9mm conversion barrels for Glock Gen 5 .40 S&W pistols (Glock 22, 23, 27). The process involves a simple slide disassembly and barrel swap, allowing users to shoot less expensive and lower-recoil 9mm ammunition from their .40 caliber firearms. The presenter, Lenny McIll from Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop, emphasizes the cost savings, reduced recoil, and increased ammo availability as key benefits.

This review details the accuracy and reliability testing of a Gen 2 Glock 23 equipped with a 9mm conversion barrel. The presenter notes a significant shift in the point of impact when switching calibers, requiring sight adjustment for accurate 9mm shooting. Reliability was generally good, though some malfunctions were observed with specific aftermarket magazines and Tula ammunition.

The speaker, a firearms enthusiast, acquired a Glock Model 23 in .40 Smith & Wesson primarily because they already owned numerous Glock 17 magazines from previous firearms like the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 and Ruger PC Carbine. This purchase leverages the modularity of Glock platforms, allowing for conversion to 9mm or .357 SIG with appropriate barrels and magazines. The video highlights the interchangeability of parts within the Glock line and the practical benefits of owning a multi-caliber firearm.

This guide details how to install a 9mm Double Diamond conversion barrel into Glock .40 caliber pistols (Glock 22, 23, 27) and .357 SIG variants (Glock 31, 32, 33). The process involves a simple slide removal and barrel swap, allowing users to shoot less expensive and lower-recoil 9mm ammunition from their existing .40 caliber firearms. Proper lubrication of the conversion barrel is emphasized for optimal function.

This video demonstrates the 'Dickens Drill,' a 40-yard shooting exercise designed to simulate a challenging real-world encounter. The instructor tests a Glock 22 with a 9mm conversion barrel and a 1911 pistol, evaluating accuracy and time under simulated duress. The drill highlights the difficulty of precise pistol shots at extended distances and under pressure.

This guide details the installation of a Double Diamond threaded barrel and compensator on a Glock firearm, as demonstrated by Lenny Magill of GlockStore. It covers barrel anatomy, the importance of thread protectors, and how aftermarket barrels offer improved accuracy and chamber support. The guide also touches on compensator installation and the potential need for lighter recoil springs for proper cycling.

This review of Magtech 9mm 147gr Bonded JHP ammunition, presented by Andrew from The Chopping Block on TFB TV, details gel and barrier tests. The bonded hollow point design aims for better weight retention and expansion, but results showed inconsistent penetration in bare gel and a failure to expand through denim, leading to excessive penetration. While affordable, it's not recommended as a top-tier defensive round.