It's a 10" barrel, sticks out 2.5". Only a bit faster than 8.75", but quite a bit quieter. I haven't tried stuffing with an o-ring. Both porting and stuffing make a difference, but nothing earth shattering... these guns perform as designed, so blueprinting doesn't produce drastic changes.
Oh yeah.There's a bunch of stuff left to try, but I'm busy building a custom for someone, and working on a deal that will help pay for all this nonsense.A LW barrel is coming for the girly gun... finally... so, there won't be a lot of new stuff for a bit. Her piece is top priority.
I believe their in stock barrels are .630 OD. I haven't cut one yet, but I'm betting any extra wouldn't take long to shed. The nice thing about converting these to a front loading barrel is that you can leave a bunch of weight on it, right where you want it.If you decide precisely where you prefer the balance point (I prefer more forward of the trigger's pivot, but staying close gives a lighter feel) the barrel can be shaped to give you what you need. It makes a surprisingly significant difference when precision is desired. If I could have the choice of only a fine trigger, or personalized balance... I'd grit my teeth, and squeeze hard.
The second 120 came in with slight surface rust on the lock parts. Nothing major, but enough to give a slight tinge to the parts.The solution is simple: I powder coated the parts with Teflon. Rock hard, durable, and slick.
I have been dry firing George's 120 frequently since the coating, without lube. I have no way to measure lock time (suggestions?), but I have fired my 17s many thousands of times. I can say this, without reservation:Dry, his lock is at least as fast as any of mine... and they're well used and greasy as heck. The stuff works as advertised. I couldn't be happier with the results, and will be coating every gun that comes apart here. Just another "little" thing that helps add up to a better gun.
LOL... I did promise you a wait, and that it would be worth it. I'm making good on both!Just be glad you didn't order the floating barrel option. This is gonna take a while.
I had no idea you could float these!