Glock Conversion Barrels - 9mm, .40 cal , .357 Sig

Published on August 3, 2022
Duration: 3:26

This guide details how to use conversion barrels in Glock firearms, emphasizing the necessity of starting with a .40 caliber slide for 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG conversions. It explains the critical role of the ejector when switching between calibers, noting that it only needs changing when going from 9mm to .40 S&W, but not between .40 S&W and .357 SIG. The video demonstrates how conversion barrels are thicker externally to fit the .40 slide, ensuring reliability.

Quick Summary

To perform a Glock caliber conversion using a conversion barrel (9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG), you must start with a .40 caliber slide. Conversion barrels are thicker externally to fit this slide. The ejector needs changing only when converting from 9mm to .40 S&W; no ejector change is needed between .40 S&W and .357 SIG.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Glock Conversion Barrels
  2. 00:14The Importance of a .40 Caliber Slide
  3. 00:269mm Barrel in a Glock 27 Slide
  4. 00:36Ejector Changes for Caliber Conversion
  5. 00:53Where to Buy Conversion Slides
  6. 01:14Comparing 9mm and .40 Caliber Barrels
  7. 01:57Why Standard 9mm Barrels Don't Work in 9mm Slides for Conversion
  8. 02:22Demonstrating .40 Caliber Barrel Fit
  9. 02:39Running .40 and 9mm with a .40 Slide
  10. 02:46Swapping to an OEM .40 Barrel
  11. 03:02Summary of Glock Caliber Conversion Possibilities
  12. 03:12.22 LR Conversion Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most crucial component needed to start a Glock caliber conversion build with a conversion barrel?

The most critical component is a .40 caliber slide. This is because 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG conversion barrels are designed with a thicker outer diameter to properly fit and function within the slide dimensions of a .40 caliber Glock.

When converting a Glock between different calibers, which part needs to be changed, and under what circumstances?

The ejector is the part that may need changing. You must change the ejector when converting from 9mm to .40 S&W. However, when converting between .40 S&W and .357 SIG, or vice versa, the ejector does not require replacement.

Why can't a standard 9mm barrel be used in a standard 9mm Glock slide for caliber conversion purposes?

A standard 9mm barrel has too much play and movement within a standard 9mm slide, leading to unreliability and malfunctions. A .40 caliber slide is necessary because conversion barrels are thicker externally to fit snugly and ensure proper function.

Where can one typically find conversion slides and .40 caliber barrels for Glock builds?

Conversion slides, such as Patmos Judah slides, can be found on websites like JSD Supply. OEM .40 caliber barrels are often available on online marketplaces like eBay, sometimes with minor wear but still functional.

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