DIRTY SECRET about Custom Glock Barrels: You Won't Believe This!

Published on January 5, 2018
Duration: 11:25

This video provides an expert review of a Faxon Firearms Glock 17 barrel, highlighting its construction from 416R Stainless Steel with a Salt Bath Nitride finish and TiN coating. The speaker, with high authority in the custom firearm community, details the barrel's features like flame fluting and an 11-degree target crown, assessing its performance and minimal wear after 800 rounds. The review also touches on the broader market of custom Glock barrels, suggesting many are produced by a single OEM.

Quick Summary

The video exposes a major industry secret: most custom Glock barrels are made by one manufacturer and rebranded. It reviews the Faxon Glock 17 barrel, made from 416R Stainless Steel with a Salt Bath Nitride/TiN finish, noting its durability after 800 rounds and tight lockup, suggesting in-house manufacturing offers unique quality control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The Industry Secret
  2. 00:36Faxon Firearms Introduction
  3. 02:34Custom Glock 17 Build Overview
  4. 03:44Faxon Barrel Features & Wear
  5. 05:03Technical Specifications
  6. 06:50Performance and Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main industry secret about custom Glock barrels?

The video reveals that approximately 90-95% of custom Glock barrels on the market are manufactured by a single company and then rebranded by various companies, leading to identical performance across different brands.

What material is the Faxon Glock 17 barrel made from?

The Faxon Glock 17 barrel is constructed from 416R Stainless Steel, a high-quality alloy known for its durability, corrosion resistance, and machinability, making it ideal for firearm barrels.

What are the key technical specifications of the Faxon Glock 17 barrel?

The Faxon Glock 17 barrel features 9mm SAAMI spec chamber, an 11-degree target crown, button rifling with a 1:10 twist rate, and is made from 416R Stainless Steel with a Salt Bath Nitride finish and TiN coating.

How does the Faxon barrel perform after significant use?

After 800 rounds, the Faxon barrel exhibited minimal wear on its locking lugs and maintained a tight lockup, indicating excellent durability and consistent performance.

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