Looking for a replacement barrel for my Colt 1911...

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...it's a series 70, with 5" barrel - any suggestions?

Want to go with a genuine Colt barrel if possible, if not then hopefully an outstanding 3rd party barrel.

 

Can't seem to find them anywhere...

[bhunted 887]

Midway Usa and Brownells both have loads of them.

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/barrels-government/br?cid=16007

 

 

 

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Thanks!!

 

Any suggestions WHICH 3rd party barrel I should go with?

I'm just a 'casual' pistol shooter, nothing competitive.

[1563621 388]

Just look for a drop in.

[T Bill 649]

Wilson Combat has an awesome 5" drop in. Not cheap, but nothing good ever is.

[bhunted 887]

Thanks!!

 

Any suggestions WHICH 3rd party barrel I should go with?

I'm just a 'casual' pistol shooter, nothing competitive.

Best bet because there are so many. Look at all on those sites. You know your price ranges. Read the reviews of one you think will work.

 

On the other hand, why do you feel you need to change it?

 

 

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I bought this pistol used, and the rifling in the original barrel is def worn down some.

Wanted to grab a replacement that does the job just as good as the original.

 

Wilson combat barrels caught my eye previously, Im guessing for the price they're as good as people say?

[Bt Doctur 188]

Storm Lake , threaded .shoots very accurately in my Combat Commander

Have also purchased from this seller  http://www.ebay.com/itm/291691530064

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Sadly I cant do threaded, bec i live in NJ.

A true drop-in barrel is definitely what I'm looking for though!

[T Bill 649]

YOU CAN DO THREADED IN NJ.  

http://www.njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/29933-threaded-barrel/

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Thanks for the correction there T Bill!

Actually it's more that I don't want to change the lines of my series 70.

Any opinions on this? It's multiple posts like this one, that make me want to stay with a genuine colt barrel, or a great 3rd party one.

https://www.1911forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321584

[Maksim 1,504]

Don't thin there is truly a bad answer.  It will depend on how much you want to spend and what your priorities are.

 

Are they on having as true to original as you can?  It is about getting the best shooting/tightest groups?  Is it about getting the best bang for the buck? Or purely the cheapest that will work?

 

When you say rifling is worn out... how bad does the gun shoot?

 

As far as brands... Wilson makes quality stuff, Barsto does pretty good barrels, 

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I'd def like to keep it as true to the original as possible, but dont mind if the barrel is finished with bluing / steel.

[Old School 611]

On Sale !!

 

ED BROWN - 1911 DROP-IN MATCH BARRELS at Brownells on sale Barrel bushing and link  drop in

 

$129.99  

 

Sorry it won't cut and paste the link

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[High Exposure 5,664]

Here ya go:

 

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/1911-xact-fit-barrel-kit-prod7611.aspx?avs%7cManufacturer_1=KART+PRECISION+BARREL

[Bt Doctur 188]

my Lake barrel was just a drop in , no custom fitting was done.

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@Bt Doctur-my only concern with a Lake barrel is that it's a ROTO 4M barrel, and I'm not all that keen on making that my 1st choice, based on my above link to the 1911 forum posting....

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This is what I'm looking at currently...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/702608/ed-brown-semi-drop-in-barrel-with-bushing-1911-commander-45-acp-1-in-16-twist-stainless-steel

[Old School 611]

This is what I'm looking at currently...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/702608/ed-brown-semi-drop-in-barrel-with-bushing-1911-commander-45-acp-1-in-16-twist-stainless-steel

Same barrel as I posted in #14 but Brownell has it for 129.99

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@OldSchool -- thanks!! Didn't catch that.