9x23 future build ?'s

[mq1kael]

Who makes in your opinion the best 9x23 barrel? I only see them from Nowlin in Brownells. I don't particularly want a ramp but if I had to go with one which would be the best one and why? Also can a .38 Super barrel be reamed to 9x23? Or would that even be necessary? Can a 9mm barrel? Thanks for all the good info on the site
Kael
I'm wanting to build a 9x23 with a 9x19 practice barrel so any helpful advice on that would be appreciated

[Frank]

I can't be much help, but would like to suggest that you might really want a ramped barrel for 9x23. It's a high pressure round, and I think fully supporting the case head, the way you do with a ramped barrel, would be a good idea.

DVC

[JBaker]

I have a Schuemann officer barrel 9x23 which is ramp. Its just a .355 barrel that was reamed for 9x23 but could have been used for any of the 9mm.

[pdangeruss]

If you look on Nowlin's website, they make 9x23 barrels in 4 1/4", 5", and 6" in both ramped and non ramped versions, as well as pre-fitted with bushing and oversized. They also have the same sizes and confidurations available in 9x19.

[mq1kael]

I was really wanting to stay away from a ramp, and was preferring a Kart EZ fit for obvious monetary reasons. I have access to a lathe, mill, tig etc but hate to buy all the arbors, jigs, and cutters necessary for ramping my frame and turning the barrel...

[El Gato]

Try an email to Dane Burns at Burns Custom...
http://www.burnscustom.com/

He is quite the 9x23 guy and has answered questions for me in the past regarding my gun...

[JBaker]

The Clark/Para ramp should not need any special cutters. Any milling shop should have the right cutter for that cut. Which I dont remember what size anymore sorry.

[auto45]

I remember reading that one of the advantages of the 9x23 is very strong brass so you don't need a ramped barrel.

Can you find 9x23 ammo and/or brass anymore?

Seemed like a better mousetrap than the 38 super and other varients, but didn't sell for whatever reason.

[grendelbane]

My 9x23mm I put together on a Caspian frame, with an unramped Colt barrel. I have shot some pretty warm loads through it, and never had any problems from lack of case support. I have used Starline 9x23 Super Comp brass, with a slightly lighter load, and no problems with it, either. .38 Super might be so thin as to require a ramped barrel if loaded hot, but that is not a problem with genuine Winchester brass in a 9x23mm Winchester barrel.

I have also loaded some warm 357 SIGs and fired them in a Gov't model pistol with no problems. Ramped barrels differ, and some may fail to provide enough case support, but not necessarily all. Strong brass is what I prefer.