Glock 26 Question about Barrel

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I got a question about the barrel on my Glock I seen one what was all cromed just the barrel. I was wondering if cromming the barrel would have any negative effefcts. I wouldn't think it does but I am sure this is the best place to find out. Also if I went to purchase another barrel could I get it in another caliber like either a . 40 or 45. Also I am assuming I would need a different mag for the 45 but could I use the same mag for the .40. Is there any reason why I should switch the barrel caliber in the gun? Also a ported barrel I see places that sell them do u need a ported slide to go along with it? I have also see barrels that stick out of the tip of the gun like an inch or so is there any point to these?

Thanks
Philip
 
The opening in the slide on a G-26 would be too small for a .40 or .45 barrel.

The barrel is already tennifered for rust resistance so why chrome it unless you like the look?

Before you get a ported aftermarket barrel you should try firing a ported gun in 9mm, rent one if you have a commercial range near you.. You may find that the muzzle blast from the ports affects your quick follow up shots more than the muzzle rise from the recoil which ports reduce.

I had a compact .45 with ports, and I hated it I procurred a smaller compact .45 with no ports and it is much easier to shoot without the hammer like blast from the ports.
 
Well I do like the look of a crome barrel and guide rod. The Glock is very plain but I wanted something that was very good so I went ahead with it. But would having the barrel cromed have any drawbacks, and what are the odds of it pealing or flacking off. Also do you kow of a good place I can get it done a few gun delaers in my area will crome the wholde slide of the glock but I wonder how durable thier finishes are and if I would have to worry about rust since I do live on the beach and the 26 is for everyday carry. Thank you for the advice on a ported barrel I think I will do that before I purchase one. I have heard that there are some drawbacks to aftermarket barrels. If i buy federal someone told me I can only use there ammo. On the other hand I have heard that aftermarket barrels are more accurace then factory Glock barrels I do find this hard to belvie.

philip
 
One more comment on that you said the opening would be to small for a 45 or 40 barrel. But I would be using the subcompact barrels I think its the 27 and 36?

philip
 
Chrome

9mm Glock can only be converted to 22 with a special slide kit. You can't convert them to .40, 357SIG and much less 45 because of the size of the slide like Master Blaster said. It doesn't matter if you've got a G17, G17L, G19, G26 or G34.

Forget about how it looks and concentrate on functionality. The Tenifer finish under the black phosphate as as tough as it comes. You can remove the phospahte and reveal the Tenifer, which is a dull silverish color underneath if you want. If you get the barrel chromed then the Tenifer is removed. Remember that the barrel rubs against the slide in several places. The chances of having a chromed barrel peel are pretty high. Then you'd be stuck with an ugly flaking chromed barrel. You might was well leave well enough alone. :rolleyes:
 
Tecolote,
Tennifer is a metal treatment, not a coating. The silver color you find under the phsophate is the steel. Tennifer is a chemical treatment that penetrates the steel and bonds with it molecularly. The end result is the steel is much stronger. Chroming the barrel will not remove the tennifer. The only way to remove the tennifer is to remove steel.

That said, I still wouldn't chrome the barrel. That has about as much worth as chroming a car engine. As long as you leave the hood open and don't drive it the engine looks great.

Glocks are meant to be driven, not looked at.
 
Some glock forty models have working barrel and spring kits to convert them to 9. So if someone has done that for the nearly identical sub-compacts (26 and 27), you could buy a 27 and be able to convert down to 9. You can't usually convert up without a completely new top end because the breechface isn't going to be wide enough for a larger cartridge. Check with Lonewolf or Glockmeister maybe.
 
I already knew that

I'm well aware what Tenifer is, but thanks for the explanation just the same. I was refering to removing the black phosphate to reveal the Tenifer color underneath. Maybe it'll be shiny enough without the risk of flaking. :)


Actually as I understand it to chrome a Glock's slide and barrel the surface has to be sand blasted to remove the Tenifer because otherwise the chrome plating won't take. Of course I'm probably wrong. :(

The easiest solution is to buy a stainless barrel from Jarvis, Federal Bar Sto or any other maker. You can keep the Glock factory barrel or sell it and still have a shiny barrel.:p
 
I havce heard there r some problems with after market barrels. that they only shoot certina kinda of ammo. also would i want one that is ported on the end and would there be any advantages to a traded one witha suppressor?

philip
 
1) You can not use a 9mm mag for a .40 nor can you use a .40 mag for .45 .

2)When they say the barrel is too big they mean too big around not too long.

3)A ported barrel needs a ported slide.
 
A Glock 26 cannot be converted to shoot any other caliber other than .22 lr (kit available from AACK for approx. $250). A Glock 27 (40 S&W) or a Glock 33 (.357 SIG) can both be converted to 9mm quite easily with an appropriate barrel and magazine(s). The breechface of a 9mm slide will not accept the larger calibers.

Regarding the chrome barrel.... I'm fairly certain that what you actually saw was a stainless steel aftermarket barrel, probably from Federal Arms or KKM; I have 2 of the Federal Arms barrels, myself. One reason some people purchase aftermarket barrels, stainless steel or not, is because of the rifling. Glock barrels have a polygonal rifling while most aftermarket barrels utilize the typical lands and grooves configuration. Glock strongly discourages its owners from shooting lead bullets from Glock polygonal barrels because of the dangers of lead build-up (lead build-up = high pressure = danger).

{Writing isn't one of my great skills but I hope this helps.} :)
 
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