Kiwi cop
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My SA 1911 A1 .45 is fitted with bull barrel and reverse spring plug. It has no barrel bushing and is accurate enough that I can confidently engage an 8" plate out to about 45 meters.
My Kimber 9mm Stainless Target II has a standard barrel and bushing, and even with a load I know it shoots well can sometimes be a bit erratic out past 30 meters.
new bull barrel for the Kimber is out of the question right now as all our funds are going towards our US trip next month. besides, at NZ$600 + it is a major outlay. (Can't purchase a barrel while in the US as they cannot be exported without some expensive permits).
This weekend I have learned about EGW's oversize and custom made thick barrel bushings. More importantly is their angled version. At under NZ$100 for a bushing and plug they are a bargain compared to a new barrel.
Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, with these bushings?
My Kimber 9mm Stainless Target II has a standard barrel and bushing, and even with a load I know it shoots well can sometimes be a bit erratic out past 30 meters.
new bull barrel for the Kimber is out of the question right now as all our funds are going towards our US trip next month. besides, at NZ$600 + it is a major outlay. (Can't purchase a barrel while in the US as they cannot be exported without some expensive permits).
This weekend I have learned about EGW's oversize and custom made thick barrel bushings. More importantly is their angled version. At under NZ$100 for a bushing and plug they are a bargain compared to a new barrel.
Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, with these bushings?