Glock FTF with Aftermarket Barrel

[Sixer]

Took my Glock 23 out to the range this weekend to try out a few reloads I had worked up. I recently swapped the factory barrel out for a Storm Lake barrel just to be on the safe side when it came to reloading 40 S&W.

Let me first just say that I have NEVER had an issue with my Glock in stock configuration. It's a great gun and I'm a big fan of Glocks (along with HK, Sig, etc...). However, I was a little discouraged when I had a FTF ( Failure To FEED) at the range on Saturday. I was three shot in and ready to take my fourth shot when it happened.

It really wasn't a big deal. I re-racked the slide and continued to empty the magazine. No more failures of any type after that. Later, I put the same cartridge that FTF into a mag and it fed without a problem.

The gun itself has approx 700rds through it, but the barrel is fairly new. I'd say it has MAYBE 100rds through it. So I guess my question is - is it likely that the new aftermarket barrel caused this problem? Anyone else had any issues with a newer barrel like this? And could it have been caused by something other that the barrel? I know there are a number of variables here, but I would like to get your thoughts

 

[Alleykat]

Could be the barrel; could be coincidental with the installation of the barrel. Storm Lake barrels and most other aftermarket barrels are going to have tighter chambers than factory Glock barrels.

 

[Russ5924]

Could also have been your reload just a little lite on powder. But just one FTF I don't think I would worry to much unless it does it a lot more

 

[Farmland]

I just received my Storm Lake for the Glock 27 recently. Just remember the barrel has a little tighter tolerances than the stock barrel, or so they tell me. I have heard of a few people having problems but it doesn't appear very wide range. I am up to over 500 rounds through mine with no problems.

So far I like what I see with this barrel and accuracy is not a problem.

However I shoot a 155 gr RN lead bullet that feeds pretty well in anything.

I had an E A Witness in 40 S&W that I used in IPSC, that think would only feed copper jacketed bullets. Everything I tired in lead would not be 100% reliable. I sent it back to the factory several times, if I remember correctly I think that was Ft Lauderdale, Fl. I finally traded the gun at a nice loss. It had a match barrel in it like the Storm is suppose to be.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

My G29 failed to feed once with the factory barrel. It's been flawless since, about 200 rounds. I plan to get an aftermarket barrel for it also, though. Of course, the validation will start over then.