STIFF & TIGHT!...Is It REALLY Better?... OEM vs Lone Wolf/NDZ 10MM Barrel & Spring AMMO Test!

Published on January 27, 2024
Duration: 16:04

This video compares the performance of a stock Glock 20 with OEM barrel and recoil spring against a setup featuring a Lone Wolf Alpha Wolf barrel and an NDZ Performance 22lb recoil spring, using Buffalo Bore 10mm ammunition. The testing involved chronograph readings and gel block ballistics to assess velocity, penetration, and expansion. The results indicated that the aftermarket components did not improve, and in some cases, slightly decreased performance compared to the OEM setup.

Quick Summary

Testing of a Glock 20 10mm with a Lone Wolf barrel and NDZ 22lb recoil spring against OEM components showed the aftermarket parts did not improve performance. The OEM setup averaged 1304 ft/s with a 6 ft/s extreme spread, while the aftermarket averaged 1270 ft/s with a 23 ft/s extreme spread, suggesting OEM parts may be sufficient.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Cold Weather Range Setup
  2. 00:30Gel Test Setup & Ammunition Choice
  3. 00:53Glock 20 & Aftermarket Parts Overview
  4. 01:54Lone Wolf Barrel Features & Benefits
  5. 02:18Testing Methodology: OEM vs Aftermarket
  6. 03:04OEM Glock 20 Chronograph Readings
  7. 03:51OEM Test Results Analysis (Avg Velocity, Spread)
  8. 04:28Aftermarket Barrel & Spring Installation
  9. 04:53Aftermarket Setup Chronograph Readings
  10. 05:19Aftermarket Test Results Analysis (Avg Velocity, Spread)
  11. 06:10Gel Test: OEM Round Performance
  12. 07:11Gel Test: Aftermarket Round Performance
  13. 08:39Gel Test Results & Projectile Analysis
  14. 10:56Projectile Measurements & Expansion Data
  15. 12:25Overall Test Conclusion & Disappointment
  16. 13:24Final Thoughts: OEM vs Aftermarket Value
  17. 14:43Spoiler: Glock 29 Test Plans
  18. 15:22Viewer Feedback & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main goal of the Glock 20 barrel and recoil spring test?

The primary goal was to compare the performance of a stock Glock 20 with OEM components against a setup featuring aftermarket parts, specifically a Lone Wolf barrel and an NDZ Performance recoil spring, to see if they offered any advantages in velocity or consistency with 10mm ammunition.

Did the aftermarket barrel and recoil spring improve the Glock 20's performance?

No, the testing indicated that the aftermarket Lone Wolf barrel and NDZ 22lb recoil spring did not improve, and in some aspects, slightly decreased, the performance compared to the OEM Glock 20 setup in terms of average velocity and extreme spread.

What were the key ballistics findings from the Glock 20 test?

The OEM Glock 20 averaged 1304 ft/s with an extreme spread of 6, while the aftermarket setup averaged 1270 ft/s with an extreme spread of 23. Gel tests showed comparable expansion and penetration, with the OEM projectile exhibiting slightly better expansion.

Is it worth upgrading the barrel and recoil spring on a Glock 20 for 10mm?

Based on this specific test, the speaker concluded that upgrading to the tested aftermarket barrel and recoil spring was a waste of money, as it did not yield better performance and potentially resulted in worse consistency and lower velocities compared to the factory OEM components.

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