Hello, everyone.
I tried doing a search here and elsewhere on the internet to no avail, so I apologize in advance if I overlooked someone else discussing something similar. This is my first thread, so...yeah. If someone could kindly direct me to that thread, I'd be much appreciative.
I'm very satisfied with my P229 (.40) straight out of the box in just about every aspect. She conceals/carries nicely, accurate, trigger is comfortable, blah blah...
BUT, I am the kind of person who can never leave well enough alone. I have an insatiable urge to tinker/upgrade/experiment/swap/etc.
I can't find a reason why a .40 barrel from a 226 can't be a simple drop-in job into my 229. Let's disregard any
'accuracy benefits don't outweigh the stupidity'
and
'should have bought a 226 if you wanted a longer barrel' rationalization. I just like to try all kinds of **** just because I can.
Again, if this has been discussed elsewhere, please help me find my way. If not, please let me know if this is feasible, worthwhile, idiotic, doable but pointless, or anywhere in between.
Thanks in advance.
I tried doing a search here and elsewhere on the internet to no avail, so I apologize in advance if I overlooked someone else discussing something similar. This is my first thread, so...yeah. If someone could kindly direct me to that thread, I'd be much appreciative.
I'm very satisfied with my P229 (.40) straight out of the box in just about every aspect. She conceals/carries nicely, accurate, trigger is comfortable, blah blah...
BUT, I am the kind of person who can never leave well enough alone. I have an insatiable urge to tinker/upgrade/experiment/swap/etc.
I can't find a reason why a .40 barrel from a 226 can't be a simple drop-in job into my 229. Let's disregard any
'accuracy benefits don't outweigh the stupidity'
and
'should have bought a 226 if you wanted a longer barrel' rationalization. I just like to try all kinds of **** just because I can.
Again, if this has been discussed elsewhere, please help me find my way. If not, please let me know if this is feasible, worthwhile, idiotic, doable but pointless, or anywhere in between.
Thanks in advance.