Thin Barrel wall on a 1911?

iluv2viddyfilms · 03-01-2011, 19:47

I have several handguns and it seems like the thickness of the barrel wall is the thinest on my 1911. It's a Springfield Loaded Target model. Is there a reason the barrels are thin? Does this mean they are prone to wear out faster than other guns. Also I wonder how this might affect accuracy.

knedrgr · 03-01-2011, 20:03

cause it's chambered for an ashtray size of a bullet...

GeorgiaRedfish · 03-01-2011, 20:07

both parties' claims are unverified.

a45sArtwork · 03-01-2011, 20:32

Please tell us it's not chambered in 9mm....the shame!!

iluv2viddyfilms · 03-01-2011, 21:41

no one knows?

Greyhoundman · 03-01-2011, 21:58

No it is fine you can run more rounds through that "thin" 1911 barrel than many of the other platforms.

ArmoryDoc · 03-01-2011, 22:38

It's simply that the added material isn't needed to contain the pressure. It's good steel. Why add material that isn't needed for the working pressures of the cartridge ?

knedrgr · 03-02-2011, 06:08

It might be one of Kimber's MIM barrel...

thecableguy · 03-02-2011, 06:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by knedrgr

It might be one of Kimber's MIM barrel...

Good 'ol JC