5 Affordable Custom Glock Barrels You Need RIGHT NOW

Published on September 2, 2018
Duration: 16:08

This video reviews five affordable custom Glock barrels, highlighting their aesthetic and functional benefits beyond marginal accuracy gains. Key reasons for aftermarket barrels include supporting reloaded ammo, shooting lead projectiles, and accommodating suppressors/compensators. Brands like True Precision, Zaffiri Precision, IKC, Legion Precision, and Faxon Firearms are showcased for their unique features, durable coatings (TiCN, TiN, Black Nitride), and competitive pricing, often under $185.

Quick Summary

Aftermarket Glock barrels offer benefits beyond accuracy, including aesthetics, better chamber support for reloads, compatibility with lead ammo, and threaded options for suppressors. Durability varies by coating: TiCN is toughest, followed by TiN, then Black Nitride. Many affordable options exist under $185.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Why Aftermarket Glock Barrels?
  2. 01:18True Precision Barrels Review
  3. 03:45Zaffiri Precision Barrels Review
  4. 04:50Insane Kydex Creations Barrels
  5. 06:17Legion Precision Barrels Review
  6. 08:43Faxon Firearms Barrels Review
  7. 11:18Coating Durability & Final Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reasons to buy an aftermarket Glock barrel?

Beyond minor accuracy gains, aftermarket Glock barrels are popular for aesthetics, better chamber support for reloaded ammunition, compatibility with lead projectiles (avoiding polygonal rifling issues), and enabling suppressor or compensator attachment via threaded barrels.

Which aftermarket Glock barrel coatings are most durable?

The host ranks coating durability as TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) being the toughest, followed by TiN (Titanium Nitride), with Black Nitride generally being the weakest in terms of wear resistance.

Are aftermarket Glock barrels expensive?

This video focuses on affordable options, with many featured barrels costing under $185. Brands like Zaffiri Precision and Legion Precision are highlighted for offering high aesthetic value and quality finishes at competitive price points.

What materials are common in custom Glock barrels?

Most custom Glock barrels reviewed are constructed from 416R stainless steel, a high-quality material known for its durability and corrosion resistance. They typically feature a 1:10 twist rate and SAAMI spec chambers.

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