S&W 10XX Series Barrel Slop

[lunker]

So I sold my G29SF to a member here and have already committed the money towards a S&W 1066 since I figure I can pick up a G20 any time (unless a hi-cap ban ban rears its ugly head).
I know there are members here who have S&W 10XX series guns. Does everyone shoot out of stock barrels? Is the stock chamber nice and tight? Are there any aftermarket barrel options? I know the slide on these guns is heavy as hell, and the recoil spring on an old 1006 I shot was strong. Do most people here shoot with the stock spring? Thanks in advance.
I am looking forward to owning a heavy steel 10mm pistol.

[AndABeer]

Compared to my 1911s, my 1026, 1076, and 1006 are quite the rattlers. The barrel itself fits tightly into the slide and there is no play about the muzzle, the the rest of the fit is relatively loose. Many many years ago, I spoke with someone at Cylinder & Slide about possibly tightening the gun(s) up and was told that it would completely hose the reliability.

I shoot the guns as stock as possible.

[lunker]

Thanks. I should've worded my post better. I meant about the barrel chamber. I know it's better supported than a stock Glock chamber. Is it better fitted? Brass life is short in a stock Glock barrel because of the fat chamber. The brass gets worked in a hurry and can only be used a few times. I am hoping the S&W chamber is nice and tight. If it isn't, I would like one that is (if it's made).

[AndABeer]

I think Bar Sto used to make barrels for the Third Gen pistols, but do not believe that is the case any more. I doubt you will have much luck finding an aftermarket barrel for a product out of production (almost 20 years) that wasn't that popular to begin with.

[lunker]

I think Bar Sto used to make barrels for the Third Gen pistols, but do not believe that is the case any more. I doubt you will have much luck finding an aftermarket barrel for a product out of production (almost 20 years) that wasn't that popular to begin with.

I am hoping the chamber is tight enough that it's not an issue. I guess I'll find out in a few days.

[G33]

Have a 1086 and two 1076s.
Loose but shoot great groups.
As reliable as any Glock.
:wavey:

[AndABeer]

Back home from work, checked the chamber of my 20 against my 1026. The S&W seemed slightly tighter with slightly more chamber support on the feed ramp.

Then again the 20 is filthy and the 1026 is clean so that may skew things.

[Gary1911A1]

You'd have better luck looking for an older pistolsmith who use to weld up 1911 barrels for a hard fit who would be willing to weld up your S&W 10MM Barrel than find an aftermarket barrel that is oversized.

[deeHKman]

Some had bar-stos put in there Smiths, not sure if Bar-Sto still makes them with the age but there always a chance,

[_The_Shadow]

OKKKK! The Smiths have been built like tanks with chambers that are for the most part fully supported and tight enough that the brass doesn't swell up like a pot bellied pig. I shoot true 10mm 200gr. XTP's @ 1200 fps. I can hit 4" targets at 130 yards with my factory barrel and my handloaded ammo, not bragging just facts. What's not to like about that!

All of mine sport the original factory barrels in 10mm...However I do have a Bar-Sto Match Grade 40S&W and 9x25Dillon conversions for my S&W1006. Bar-Sto quit producing barrels for the 10xx series, and we tried to do a group buy to no avail.

I will say that as I type this there is a man who is in production of aftermarket barrels for the 3rd gen 10xx series guns over at the S&W forum see link...
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/168683-attn-10xx-auto-owners-production-has-started-40-s-w-357-sig-barrels.html

He is a very knowledgeable & honest person and wants to accomadate people looking for aftermarket barrels for their guns at a reasonable price.

He list the barrels he is doing and he is doing a few for me...I am waiting for him to finish them so I can run the testing of each.