How to Choose a Pistol Barrel | Gun Talk Radio

Published on August 29, 2022
Duration: 11:09

Nate Treadway, CEO of Lone Wolf Arms, discusses the company's origins in providing aftermarket Glock components, particularly focusing on pistol barrels. He details the premium materials and manufacturing processes, such as using 416-grade stainless steel and ensuring concentric rifling and smooth chambers. The conversation also touches on the increasing demand for threaded barrels, custom slide manufacturing, and the development of their LTD pistol, which features a 1911-style grip angle.

Quick Summary

Lone Wolf Arms emphasizes premium materials like 416-grade stainless steel for their pistol barrels, ensuring features such as smooth chambers, concentric rifling, and precise crowns for optimal performance and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Gun Talk Radio Segment
  2. 00:26Lone Wolf Arms Overview
  3. 00:50Origin of Lone Wolf Arms
  4. 01:11Founder J.R. Shepard's Vision
  5. 02:01Lone Wolf Barrels: The Core Product
  6. 02:17What Makes a Good Pistol Barrel
  7. 02:29Premium Barrel Materials (416 Stainless Steel)
  8. 02:45Key Barrel Features: Chamber, Rifling, Crown
  9. 03:08Threaded Barrels for Suppressors
  10. 03:41Expanding into Suppressors
  11. 03:57The Eliminator Suppressor
  12. 04:40Custom Glock Slides
  13. 05:06Aesthetic Customization of Slides
  14. 05:16Number of Custom Slide Configurations
  15. 05:43The Lone Wolf LTD Pistol
  16. 06:08LTD Pistol: 1911 Grip Angle Advantage
  17. 07:09Lone Wolf LTD Website
  18. 07:24Complete Pistol Production
  19. 08:20Firearm Availability and FFL Transfers
  20. 09:10Additional Gunsmithing Services
  21. 09:35Updating Manufacturing Processes (GD&T)
  22. 10:17Future Product Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials does Lone Wolf Arms use for their pistol barrels?

Lone Wolf Arms primarily uses premium 416-grade stainless steel for their pistol barrels. This material is chosen for its durability and suitability for high-performance firearm components, ensuring a robust and reliable product.

What are the key features that define a high-quality pistol barrel?

A high-quality pistol barrel requires a smooth chamber for reliable feeding, rifling that is concentric to the bore for accuracy, smooth rifling without imperfections, and a precisely machined crown at the muzzle to ensure consistent projectile exit.

How popular are threaded barrels for suppressors at Lone Wolf Arms?

Threaded barrels are a significant part of Lone Wolf Arms' production, with an estimated 30-40% of their outgoing barrels being threaded. This reflects a strong and growing demand for suppressor-ready firearm components in the market.

What is unique about the Lone Wolf LTD pistol?

The Lone Wolf LTD pistol is notable for its Glock compatibility combined with a 1911-style grip angle. This design aims to offer the reliability and modularity of the Glock platform with the ergonomic comfort and intuitive pointing often associated with 1911 handguns.

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