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mhidpa
20th March 2007, 18:56
So I sent my barrel and slide stop to Tuner to see if he could fix the problems frome this thread: Slide Stop issues (http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=24820) And it turns out that the barrel is beyond repair :( . So I am now looking for a barrel to replace the bubba barrel. Tuner recomends the Kart EZ fit barrel. I am looking for something that is accurate and reliable, but I am not made out of cash so I need something economical. I am inclined to go with the Kart Barrel, as I have the brownells catalog and my C&R discount. Just thought I would see what other people thought.
wichaka
20th March 2007, 18:59
Kart makes very good barrels........accuracy depends more on proper fit, than quality. And kart quality is right up there with the best of them.
mhidpa
20th March 2007, 19:03
I forgot to ask... Brownells says that the barrels are ordinance steel "in the white" does this mean I'll need to blue it when it is fitted?
KustomGK1911
20th March 2007, 19:54
$ for $, and fit correctly it would be hard to beat the Kart barrel. IMHO
1911Tuner
20th March 2007, 20:03
Brownells says that the barrels are ordinance steel "in the white" does this mean I'll need to blue it when it is fitted?

Yep. Cold blue works pretty well if you thoroughly clean the barrel with denatured alcohol and heat it up to about 150 degrees.
Bud White
20th March 2007, 20:17
Kart is the way i would go
gbw
21st March 2007, 13:49
You always ignore 1911Tuner at your peril, and nearly always to your regret. Kart.

No need to blue it unless you want a blue barrel.
SLM
22nd March 2007, 00:37
You always ignore 1911Tuner at your peril, and nearly always to your regret. Kart.

No need to blue it unless you want a blue barrel.
I'd second that. If Tuner says Kart, I'd get a Kart.
mhidpa
22nd March 2007, 12:09
Sounds like I'm getting a Kart. Just have to check the vertical lug engagement to make sure I have enough. Also I noticed something on my frame that may be a problem, I'll post pics later.
mhidpa
22nd March 2007, 16:52
Ok here is the pic. I noticed some "peening" at the top of the VIS. Is this normal? Is it a problem? Thanks for yoru help.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o7/mhidpa/1911001-1.jpg
mhidpa
24th March 2007, 23:52
Nothing? this is ok/normal?