Spare barrel
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I think that the barrel will likely far outlast you unless you shoot a number of rounds in the 5 digits.
Or you neglect the gun so bad the bore completely rusts up.
Or you get a squib, don't realize it, and fire another round ruining your barrel.
Or you neglect the gun so bad the bore completely rusts up.
Or you get a squib, don't realize it, and fire another round ruining your barrel.
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What they both said.
The only "spare" barrels I have lying around are different calibers.
If you're needing to replace barrels often, then you either have a copious amount of expendable ammo in which case we should be friends, or it's you and not the barrel
The only "spare" barrels I have lying around are different calibers.
If you're needing to replace barrels often, then you either have a copious amount of expendable ammo in which case we should be friends, or it's you and not the barrel
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I have a spare barrel for my M11-A1 only because it came factory with a threaded one and I wanted a standard one to shoot and carry.
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Bulljack, other than what GBIA touched on, unless you have an endless source of free steel jacketed ammunition, or corrosively primed ammunition, that you can't refuse, you should be all right! But, hey!!! for free ammo, another barrel would be paid for in about 1k rounds... just saying!
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My spare barrels all have threaded ends. 
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I thought about getting a spare barrel, but too expensive
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If you find an exceptional deal for a new barrel like say $100.00 shipped it certainly would be nice insurance but as mentioned spare part kit and certainly a couple spare recoil springs is a must.
A backup barrel? Why not, it won't eat anything
(I have a spare but it is threaded just in case that hearing protection act passes)
A backup barrel? Why not, it won't eat anything
(I have a spare but it is threaded just in case that hearing protection act passes)
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My MK25 doesn't see a lot of action since it's an EDC CCW. Although, I do bring it to the range on occasions for some drills and practice time, but ammo spent during these sessions are close to 200-300 rds FMJ 124gr and sometimes 147gr. No +P ammos used. Ammos are expensive here, more than a dollar a piece! So a 300 round range session would mean that I would spend close to $300 for ammo.
I don't abuse my gun and I spend adequate time for cleaning and maintenance.
Spare parts are hard to come by here and for a barrel to appear in the market is a rare thing. One came up but the price is relatively high, about $600. Having some thoughts in getting it but I opted to ask you guys first if it's really a must to get a spare barrel.
Thanks for your inputs, it helped a lot for my decision. I'll pass on it.
I don't abuse my gun and I spend adequate time for cleaning and maintenance.
Spare parts are hard to come by here and for a barrel to appear in the market is a rare thing. One came up but the price is relatively high, about $600. Having some thoughts in getting it but I opted to ask you guys first if it's really a must to get a spare barrel.
Thanks for your inputs, it helped a lot for my decision. I'll pass on it.
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As pointed out...
No need unless you plan to shoot thousands and thousands of rounds
My guess 10k+
Maybe more
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Watch GunBroker for barrels. I picked up my M11 standard barrel for $60
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Unless you shoot tons of ammo like Jerry Miculek - I'd say NO!
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Aside from high round counts, I considered a spare barrel to use steel cased ammo. I got a 9mm barrel for my 40 SP2022 for the aforementioned $100 shipped. Still haven't shot any steel cased ammo lol.
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