[flynlead]

Did a search but did not find much info. Anyway, what would be the pros and cons of getting a bull barrell

[leeward419]

WIth a bushing you can replace it if/when it wears, with bull barrel you need a new slide i am told, but gosh how many rounds would that take

[bac1023]

I love bull barrels.

Generally speaking, bull barrels are more accurate, do to only having one point of tolerance. A standard bushing barrel has two.

[Jim Watson]

Bull barrel adds a little weight to the recoiling mass and will moderate recoil just a little.

As to accuracy, the NRA guys shooting 50 yard slowfire stubbornly stick to bushing barrels.

Not allowed in IDPA CDP or USPSA Single Stack.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by Jim Watson

Not allowed in IDPA CDP or USPSA Single Stack.

Right, because they give you an advantage.

[Jim Watson]

Sure, it softens the recoil a bit. JUST a bit; I can barely tell a difference. But then there are people who say they can tell a difference in recoil with different brands of powder, too.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by Jim Watson

Sure, it softens the recoil a bit. JUST a bit; I can barely tell a difference. But then there are people who say they can tell a difference in recoil with different brands of powder, too.

I always shoot a little better with a bull, it seems, when all else is equal or similar. My Infinity is the most accurate 1911 I own, in my hands.

[flynlead]

Any difference in reliability?

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by flynlead

Any difference in reliability?

They have all been equally reliable in my experience.

[Shipwreck-The-Sequel]

I personally prefer the takedown procedure for a bull barrel over that of a bushing.

[flynlead]

what would it cost to put one in?

[Jim Watson]

A Storm Lake bull barrel, .45 cal, standard ramp, is $171.
They offer a drop-in but around here we say that "drop-in" means Drop in on the gunsmith and have him put it in right. Maybe $50 if it is close, maybe $150 if it takes nearly as much work as a gunsmith fit barrel.

[bac1023]

Which gun are you looking to change to a bull barrel?

[flynlead]

Thinking about either my custom II or the springfield. Also thought about buying a RI and use it as my little project/toy

[glock2740]

And, they just look badass

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by glock2740

And, they just look badass

Sure do

[flynlead]

They do look sweet, do they feed ammo better?

[coal]

I feel the bull puts the added weight where it's most useful. My Kimber 4" runs great, and is as accurate as any production 5" bushing 1911. In 5" I'd go bushing, because I'm a purist and for parts interchangability. For 4" and less, bull.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by flynlead

They do look sweet, do they feed ammo better?

It really has very little to do with feeding, but they do fire better for many people due to the extra weight up front.

[Shipwreck-The-Sequel]

[glock2740]

Originally Posted by Shipwreck-The-Sequel

I'm guessing 9mm?

[Makoman]

I think they are really neat, and as I understand it, they are a must for any 1911 that is 4" or shorter to run relaibly.

[Shipwreck-The-Sequel]

Originally Posted by glock2740

I'm guessing 9mm?

Yep

It is a 9mm.

[Rinspeed]

Originally Posted by Shipwreck-The-Sequel

Yep

It is a 9mm.

Sissy.

[Shipwreck-The-Sequel]

Originally Posted by Rinspeed

Sissy.

Sorry. I am down to one 45 - my Ed Brown Special Forces. But while I do have a couple of very expensive guns - ammo costs still weigh on me. Plus, I can shoot a lot more rounds of 9mm at the range than I can with 45.

And, this full rail 9mm shoots almost like a 22. It's a heavy gun.