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Advice for Keeping a Glock 19 Threaded Barrel’s Threads Clean

Have a Glock 19 with a threaded barrel, but haven’t splurged on a suppressor or a compensator yet?

Make sure you keep that thread protector on there till you do.

Which brings up another interesting conundrum. You still want to keep the threads clean so they’ll be ready when you do add an attachment.

A word of explanation is needed here.

You Don’t Want It to Get Seized

First, Glock’s barrels are made with a DLC, and most Glock aftermarket barrels are treated with extremely corrosion resistant finishes with high permanent dry lubricity like black nitride or titanium nitride.

This does not (read that again) mean that these barrels and the threads they sport are completely immune to problems like corrosion, tar accumulation, and seizure.

If you let the threads get really dirty, and never do anything about it, and some oil or grease gets in there and combines with the fouling…you just might have a very hard time getting the thread protector off when you want to.

Is this likely to happen? Absolutely not. But it could, and moreover, when you fire a Glock 19 with a threaded barrel that has a thread protector installed, you will be blasting the threads with fouling, even if not as much gets in there as would be the case if you were running a suppressor.

It’s not as important as keeping your bore clean, to be fair. Even with a seized thread protector, your gun will shoot just fine. You just won’t be able to tack on any muzzle devices.

Just make sure you clean it every once in a while after you’ve had an extended trip to the range. Take off the thread protector and hit the threads with some solvent, then scrub them with a nylon brush (don’t use steel or brass), dry them, and give them a little bit of oil before reinstalling the thread protector.

If Applying Loctite…

Some shooters apply Loctite to the threads of their barrels before attaching muzzle devices like compensators or suppressors. The idea is to create a surer bond between them, and by preventing incidentally loosened suppressors, this can help prevent issues like a baffle strike.

Anyway, we’re not here to weigh in on whether or not adding Loctite is good or bad. All we can say is that if the threads aren’t completely clean, it will interfere with adhesion.

So, before applying any sort of thread locker, make sure you totally strip off any residue that’s on the threads, then do not apply oil. To dissolve the remaining residue before applying a thread locker, apply a little bit of rubbing alcohol to strip away anything that’s left.

Here for a New Glock 19 Threaded Barrel?

Don’t have a threaded barrel for your Glock yet? Don’t get it from Glock - they charge too much. Get it from NineX19 instead. They produce barrels for popular Glock handguns, including threaded barrels that are fluted and finished with advanced nitride coatings. For more information visit their website or get in touch with them directly.

For more information about Glock Ported Barrel And Slide and Glock Magwell please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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4 Ways a Vapor Glock Ported Barrel and Slide Will Boost Your Shooting Experience

NineX19’s Vapor Glock ported barrel and slide combos can and will substantially change your shooting experience.

Made for Glock 17 and 19 platforms (Generations 3, 4, and 5) these ported barrel and slide combos are CNC-machined in the United States from stress-relieved, heat-treated 416R stainless steel (the barrels), available in wear and corrosion-resistant nitrided finishes, and offer a precision, OEM-like fit.

But these are just specifications. One of these combos will substantially change your shooting experience, and greatly for the better. Here’s how.

Recoil Reduction

The most important aspect of these Vapor Glock ported barrel and slide combos is the ported, matched design.

Both the barrel and slide feature matched porting, that, in lieu of a compensator, redirects the manner in which gasses are ported near the muzzle.

This, in turn, substantially reduces felt recoil, without any other alterations needed to the gun, or in terms of the ammo you shoot.

This built-in recoil-reducing feature helps keep muzzle flip to a minimum, which in turn keeps your sights trained more closely on target, enabling faster, more accurate follow-up shots.

A Clearer Sight Picture

Now let’s talk about one of the downsides to some conventional compensators that port the gasses directly upwards as opposed to obliquely, off to the side.

While this conventional, “direct-up” configuration does directly counteract muzzle flip, it also clouds your sight picture with a burst of hot gas.

There is a reason that the ports on the Vapor barrel/slide combos are set off at an angle; this configuration splits the gasses around your sights and sight picture, keeping the picture clear for faster realignment and more rapid follow up shots. 

Add Optics, Effortlessly

NineX19’s Vapor barrel and slide combos are “combat cut,” making them optic-ready for red dots and other sights that have an RMR-pattern footprint.

This eliminates any custom work associated with upgrading the slide to accommodate such optics, and as an added bonus, these slides feature rear sight index dimpling, in case you wanted to add screw-in iron sights.

Legal in States with Threaded Barrel Restrictions

There are, unfortunately, some states, in which threaded barrels are restricted. Some of these are Illinois, Connecticut, and Washington, although this post is not to serve as legal advice and there may be others.

With that said, since these barrels are integrally ported and therefore not threaded, they are legal in jurisdictions in which threaded barrels are restricted.

Want More Information on These Glock Ported Barrel and Slide Combos?

Need more specific information on these Vapor Glock ported barrel and slide combos before you determine if one is right for you?

You can learn more at NineX19. At the same website (link at the top of this article), you’ll also find Glock barrels (including threaded barrels) along with other Glock slides and parts for other popular handguns, including but not limited to the Sig P320 and P365.

Check out their website for more information and get in touch with them directly if you have specific questions.

For more information about Glock 19 Threaded Barrel and Glock 19 Magwell please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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4 Unsung Benefits of Upgrading Your P320 Barrel

The Sig P320 is one of the most popular handguns in America. Available chambered in numerous popular cartridges and boasting excellent ergonomics and reliability, it’s hard to talk about P320 upgrades simply because the gun is engineered to a high level of exacting performance.

With that said, one of the most practical upgrades you can make to your P320 is a barrel, especially if your current P320 has one that’s not threaded. 

For that, visit NineX19 and take a closer look at their Match V2 and Revolution threaded barrels. Here are some of the benefits that accompany this upgrade.

Enhanced Accuracy

NineX19’s P320 barrels are manufactured in the United States from stress-relieved, heat-treated 416R steel, with a 1:10 twist rate and a deep-cut target crown.

This fairly aggressive twist rate performs well with 9mm, and has been specifically chosen so as to offer the best (and most consistent) performance overall with the widest range of bullet weights.

As for the target crown, it’s been optimized for match-grade accuracy, whether you’re engaging targets at point-blank range or farther off.

Superior Heat Dissipation Properties

NineX19’s Sig P320 barrels are fluted - you can choose your choice of pentagonal flat fluting or spiral fluting, depending on the model.

If you’re not familiar, fluting is the process of removing steel from a gun’s barrel. Flutes are often straight or spiraled, but can also be geometric in nature or follow other patterns.

As you might expect, since fluting removes stock from the barrel, mass and therefore weight diminish. This makes the gun lighter, which though usually negligible in a handgun can make quite a difference in a rifle.

But the real draw here, with respect to the P320, is that fluting increases the surface area of the barrel, which gives it a superior ability to shed heat.

This keeps the barrel cooler during high-volume shooting sessions, which mitigates thermal stresses on the barrel and can also preserve accuracy, especially if you’re shooting at intermediate ranges.

Expandability

Sig does produce threaded barrels, but if you have one without a threaded barrel, there are aftermarket P320 barrels that are threaded (like those mentioned here).

A threaded barrel gives you the ability to expand with muzzle devices like suppressors and muzzle brakes which can cut back on muzzle pop and also reduce recoil and muzzle flip.

The Cost-Effective Route

Arguably the most important reason to upgrade to a P320 barrel from NineX19 is the cost factor. Sig’s own replacement barrels are very expensive; NineX19’s are remarkably competitive on price.

If you’re looking for a barrel that performs on par with the brand itself, or even outperforms it, this is one to look into.

Where You Can Learn More About These Sig P320 Barrels

Interested in learning more about these P320 barrel upgrades before you commit to one? You can learn more online at NineX19 (link above). Take a look through their catalog for product specifics and get in touch with them directly if you have any questions.

For more information about Glock 19 Threaded Barrel and Glock 19 Slides please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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Does Installing a Glock Magwell Actually Make Sense?

Ever heard of a Glock magwell? Basically, it’s a simple part that installs at the base of the handgun’s mag chute and creates a slightly more flared opening - somewhat like a funnel.

On the flipside, if you already know what it is, do you think it’s all hype from manufacturers looking to push their wares, or is there really any merit to getting and installing one?

This post will break down the selling points in favor of one.

The Arguments For

Despite their simplicity, there are several good reasons that installing a Glock magwell might be worth your while.

Installation is easy. If you’re not familiar with the world of gunsmithing or making upgrades, this is a good place to start. It is not intrusive, and installation in most cases could not be easier. Some of them offer a precision fit and simple installation with a single set screw.

They are among the most affordable parts. Other upgrades, like compensators, barrels, slides, and even sights, can be significantly more expensive than magwells. There are high-quality Glock magwells out there for under $100.

Quality Glock magwells will not require any modifications to your gun. You don’t need to disassemble anything or make modifications to install a magwell. You just need to drop the mag, insert the magwell and tighten the set screw.

They can be just as easily removed as they are installed. In many cases, removing one is just as easy as installing it. Just loosen the set screw and remove.

Good ones are built tough. There might be some cheap Glock magwells out there, but high-quality models are often made from corrosion-resistant, lightweight, durable aluminum.

They can improve handling and may be able (with training) to help you cut reload speeds. Now we’re at the crux of the matter. This is easily the strongest selling point of Glock magwells. They can potentially create a wider opening at the base of the mag chute, which makes it easier to instinctually funnel a magazine into the base of the handgun, for faster reloads.

The Arguments Against

Honestly, nothing really. There might be an argument against them if they required permanent modifications or were difficult to install, but they aren’t. Worst case you’ll be out a few dollars and have an upgrade that can help you cut reload speeds.

Where Can You Get a Glock Magwell?

If you’re still tracking, by this point you might want to know where you can get a Glock magwell.

Start with NineX19. They carry Glock magwells for compact and full-size OEM frames, as well as magwells for Polymer 80 frames. Their magwells are easy to install, offer a precision fit, and are machined from extremely durable, lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant 7075 billet aluminum.

For what it’s worth, NineX19 offers a bunch of other Glock upgrades too, including slides, barrels and combos, triggers, compensators, sights, and more. For more information (or if you have questions) visit their website or contact them directly.

For more information about Glock 19 Threaded Barrel and Glock 17 Slide please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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Quick-Cleaning a Sig P320: A Crash Course

The Sig P320 is an excellent handgun and a versatile one, and therefore enjoys wide popularity among shooters around the country.

Given its popularity, there are plenty of owners out there with a need to keep the thing clean. Keeping your handgun clean will ensure proper feeding, smooth cycling, and greater accuracy, not to mention the parts will last longer.

Granted, you can get way more involved with firearms cleaning than this article will cover - but here’s a really quick crash course on how to keep your Sig P320 clean after a trip to the range.

What You’ll Need

For basic gun cleaning, you’ll need a cleaning rod, cleaning patches and a patch holder, bore solvent (like Hoppe’s No. 9), gun oil, and a bore brush in an appropriate size (this is dependent on the caliber of your P320).

You may also want to have some clean rags on hand, along with a nylon brush for general cleaning.

Ensure the Weapon Is Clear

First and foremost: gun safety rules apply here. Never allow the muzzle to cover anything you are not willing to destroy. Clear the weapon, then drop the mag and place to the side. Work the slide a few times to ensure the P320 is clear and visually inspect the chamber before proceeding.

(Mag maintenance is a separate consideration, and you will periodically want to clean your P320 mag but that will not be covered in this post.)

Remove the Slide and Recoil Spring Guide

With the slide all the way back, push the slide catch lever up and the takedown lever downward, then pull the slide catch lever downward and pull the slide forward off of the handgun.

Remove the recoil spring and guide by pushing towards the muzzle end and pulling upward; it should come right out. At this point, you can also remove the barrel from the slide.

Here, most other guides would coach you to remove the fire control assembly, but this short post will only cover a crash cleaning of the slide and P320 barrel.

Using your nylon brush, clean the inside of the slide, as well as the recoil spring. Fouling and dust can accumulate in these areas, cause rough cycling, and potentially rusting the recoil spring.

Dry thoroughly, then give the recoil spring a very light coat of oil, wiping off any excess. This is not for lubrication but to prevent corrosion.

Clean the Sig P320 Barrel

Once the slide and recoil spring are clean, you can turn your attention to the P320 barrel.

The first thing to do is clean the exterior. Apply some bore solvent to your nylon brush and clean the lug, hood and feed ramp. The latter, in particular, may have some accumulated fouling.

After cleaning the exterior, wipe it off and give it a thin coat of oil; again, for corrosion prevention, not lubrication.

Then, screw your bore brush onto the end of your cleaning rod. Coat the brush in bore cleaner/solvent, and push through from chamber to muzzle. When it comes through the muzzle, unscrew it, remove the rod, re-attach the brush, and repeat the process another 3 to 5 times.

Attach your cleaning jag/patch holder to the cleaning rod, then pass that through the bore from chamber to muzzle. Replace the patches and repeat until the patches run clean. Once the bore is clean and dry, you’re ready to reassemble.

Reassemble

After you’ve cleaned the barrel, reassemble the handgun in the reverse order from which you took it apart. Make sure every component is dry before doing so.

This covers only a very basic cleaning of your P320’s barrel and slide. For a deeper cleaning, you’ll want to remove the fire controls and clean the trigger assembly, as well as the magazine.

However, for routine, basic cleaning, this will remove fouling from your bore that can cause corrosion and adversely affect accuracy.

Following this protocol after shooting will ensure that there’s never a large accumulation of fouling in the barrel and will protect your Sig’s functionality, accuracy, and longevity.

For more information about Glock 17 Barrel and Glock 19 Magwell please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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Skeletonized Glock 19 Slides: Function, Not Hype

Skeletonized and ported Glock 19 slides might attract some shooters for the Gucci glam - if you can excuse the term - but they’re really not just about aesthetic appeal. They’re about performance.

To demonstrate this, consider the RMR-cut X1 Glock 19 slide available at NineX19. Here’s a breakdown of what it offers, beyond its ability to grab your attention.

The Use Case for a NineX19 X1 Glock 19 Slide

First thing first, skeletonized or not, the Glock 19 slide in question is RMR-ready. It’s cut for an RMR-pattern optic and comes with a matching cover plate, making it easier to mount RMR-style optics with just a swap of the slide; no other modifications are needed.

The whole thing is also CNC-machined (and American-made, by the way) from 17-4 stainless steel, an alloy that exhibits exceptional corrosion resistance, has a high yield strength, and performs optimally even at high temperatures (a good thing for a slide).

In that vein, the porting of this Glock 19 slide allows for optimal heat dissipation from the barrel - unlike the factory slide, which completely encloses the barrel and complicates heat dissipation.

That isn’t the only performance-boosting asset of this Glock 19 slide, though. The porting strategically lowers the weight of the slide, which in turn cuts back on the reciprocating mass of the pistol, which is one of the direct determinants of felt recoil.

Meaning: if you swap your G19 slide with this one, you can cut recoil without making any other modifications to the gun. This reduction in recoil also gives you the benefit of making faster, more accurate follow up shots. (Another great upgrade here is to outfit the G19 with a compensator, for that matter.)

Also, depending on the strength of your recoil spring, investing in a skeletonized/ported slide can result in faster, crisper, snappier cycling, too. That’s just one more argument in favor of upgrading your G19 with a skeletonized slide.

These two main attributes, minimized reciprocating mass and improved heat dissipation characteristics, are the biggest selling points of an upgrade like this. If you’re on the fence about making the upgrade because you think it’s just cosmetic, think again. The cost can be well worth the bump in performance.

These slides are also available with either nitrided or Cerakote finishes - both of which are renowned for their hardness, wear-resistance, and corrosion-resistance, as well as for the fact that they both require minimal to no routine maintenance beyond basic periodic cleaning.

One more note: it’s not just compatible with actual Glock 19 pistols, but with G19-style builds, such as those made with Polymer80 and Nomad Defense frames and builds.

Want the Full Picture?

This is just a snapshot into the performance offered by a skeletonized Glock 19 slide like the RMR-cut G19 X1 slide available at NineX19. They sell other slides, along with fluted, threaded barrels, and other G19 upgrade parts.

For more information, visit their website or contact their customer service department directly.

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On Keeping Your Glock 17 Barrel Clean

All else being equal, your Glock 17’s barrel is the most important piece of the equation in imparting accuracy.

Short, but with a relatively fast twist rate, it’s the core component that puts your rounds where you aim.

It is also arguably the most important piece of the gun to keep clean. Here’s what you should know from a very high level.

Important Notes for Cleaning Your Glock 17 Barrel

There are some people that don’t clean their guns. Why is beyond us. You might be able to get away with that if you’re shooting a break action shotgun, but anywhere else, it’s not a good idea.

In the latter, there are minimal moving parts, generally no ejectors, and since there’s no rifling, it’s not possible (realistically) for fouling to muck up accuracy.

With a Glock 17, the firearm’s cleanliness is a factor in feeding, accuracy, extraction and ejection, and a major one at that.

Powder fouling is one culprit here. If there is an advanced accumulation of fouling around the breech end of the barrel, or in the chamber, it can increase friction on the casing, making extraction and ejection difficult.

These small parts are fragile, too. Stressing them can cause them to break and then you’ll have a separate and bigger problem.

But beyond this, there are also accuracy and longevity to contend with.

Powder fouling may be ugly, but most modern primers and propellants are non-corrosive, and many Glock 17 barrels are made with coatings that help prevent corrosion.

Copper fouling is another problem. Over time, small amounts of a bullet’s jacket (which is generally copper) will strip off and get left behind in the barrel.

Powder fouling can be problematic, but copper fouling is insidious. When left in the bore for a prolonged period of time, copper fouling can result in pitting.

And, even if that were not the case, an accumulation of copper fouling (if it’s particularly bad) will cause aberrations in accuracy, too.

So, in order to ensure proper feeding, extraction and ejection, as well as to safeguard accuracy and the longevity of your barrel, keep it clean.

Here are some general pointers:

Always clean your Glock 17 barrel from the breech end. Cleaning from the muzzle end can damage the crowning of the rifling which is critical to accuracy as it is the last section of the barrel that contacts the bullet as it leaves the bore.

Do not leave any solvent or lubricant residue in the bore. If you use solvent to remove fouling, make sure to dry up any residue after you’re done cleaning the gun. Either run a series of patches or a bore mop through, from breech to muzzle, until they come out completely clean on the other side. Leaving residue in the barrel can combine with future fouling to produce tar, which is much harder to remove.

All in all, a basic cleaning of your Glock’s barrel is not a hard process, but it can have a big impact on performance and longevity.

Here Cause You Want to Upgrade Your Glock 17 Barrel?

Interested in getting an upgraded Glock 17 barrel? Make NineX19 the first place you check.

They carry both threaded and non-threaded Glock 17 barrel upgrades available with advanced coatings like black nitride and gold-tone titanium nitride, which offer superior wear and corrosion resistance as well as permanent dry lubricity, making them easier to maintain.

Their Glock 17 barrels are also fluted, which saves on weight and aids in heat dissipation, and made with updated hood designs and deep-cut target crowns for superior accuracy.

This just scratches the surface. If you’re interested, you can learn more on their website. Just make sure if you get one you keep it clean, for the reasons outlined in this article. They’ll perform better and last longer.

For more information about Glock 17 Slide and Glock Night Sights please visit:- NineX19, LLC

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Your Glock 19’s Barrel and Rate of Twist

Admit it. You’ve given more thought to the finish on your barrel than to the ballistic implications of rate of twist. It’s excusable, after all. Gold-tone titanium nitride catches the eye and offers better corrosion resistance than most alternatives. Not only can you not see the rate of twist, but it’s easy to overlook it in favor of other factors that can affect performance and accuracy.

This should, however, not be the case, as rate of twist (AKA twist rate) is one of the most important determinants of accuracy in rifled firearms.

So, let’s place your Glock 19 barrel under closer scrutiny for a moment.

What Is Rate of Twist and Why Does It Matter?

Let’s start with the Gen 5 G19. One of the best all-purpose 9mm handguns of all time, the Gen5 G19 has a 4.02” barrel with a 1:9.84 twist rate.

This means that the bullet completes one revolution around its center axis for every 9.84” of linear distance it travels through the barrel. As the barrel is less than 9.84”, the bullet will not complete one revolution before it exits the barrel.

No matter; this is actually quite common on handguns. But what does matter is how this affects bullet flight and stability.

The lower the second number of twist rate, the faster the bullet will spin. Therefore, a barrel with a 1:8 twist rate (in which the bullet will complete a revolution every 8 linear inches) will cause a bullet to spin faster than a barrel with a 1:9 twist rate.

Several factors directly influence how suitable a given rate of twist is for a cartridge. Among these are the speed at which the propellant deflagrates, the chamber pressure generated (and thereby velocity) and the weight and shape of the bullet.

Though it is hard to make generalizations here, it is true that faster rates of twist are usually needed to stabilize longer, heavier, faster bullets and faster burning powders, whereas slower rates of twist deliver better performance with slower, shorter, heavier bullets.

A 9mm bullet, then, which is by all estimates a relatively slow, short and heavy bullet, will do well with a relatively slower rate of twist.

This is one of the reasons that so many 9mm handguns are outfitted with barrels that deliver a 1:10 twist rate (or very close to that, as in the case of the Gen5 G19).

The thing to keep in mind is that there’s a good deal of variance in the weight of common 9mm loads, ranging from lightweight 115 grain target loads to substantially heavier 147 defensive rounds.

This is where the nearly-ideal middle ground of 1:10 comes into focus, as it offers excellent performance with the widest possible range of 9mm bullet weights.

And that is why when you are looking for a replacement Glock 19 barrel, this is the twist rate you should look for.

A Better Glock 19 Barrel

In the event you are interested in a replacement Glock 19 barrel, while rate of twist is important to ensure a high level of accuracy even at extended ranges, it is not the only thing to look for.

NineX19’s Glock 19 barrels offer this, as well as broach cut rifling and deep cut target crowns that offer uncompromising performance with a wide range of different ammo.

Certain models, like their Match V2 and Revolution barrels are also fluted, available with several different finishes, and available in threaded and non-threaded configurations. As for their ported barrel and slide combos for Glock pistols, they are engineered to split gasses around the sight picture and cut felt recoil as well.

They are among the best Glock 19 barrel upgrades in the industry, and the company also produces and sells a variety of other parts and accessories, including magwells, night sights, and compensators.

For more information, visit their website or get in touch with them directly. Your Glock barrel upgrade is waiting.

For more information about Glock 19 Magwell and Glock 19 Slides please visit:- NineX19, LLC