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**Old School** · 02-22-2007, 06:00 PM

OK, being that we are less than a month away from releasing our first barrel, I thought that now would be a good time to make the announcement.

When we made the decision to invest into both the product and the process nearly a year ago, it was our goal to offer a barrel that was better made, more accurate and for less money than what is currently available. We made it clear to several barrel makers that we did not want a drop-in barrel that MAY be more accurate than stock nor a means of just private labeling an existing product. What we wanted, since we are putting our name on this product, is a barrel that is of the highest quality, workmanships and accuracy. When all shook out, in the end just one company proudly stepped up to our expectations. In July of 2006, we decided to partner with Storm Lake Barrels and began the process of building a XD barrel.

We are 30 days away from releasing our first barrel for the XD; it will be in 9x19. The price for the PistolGear branded barrels are going to be $125 ($30-$70 less than anything else currently on the market). This price includes shipping and will be readily available without weeks of lead-time.

Now, these are not "drop-in" barrels that may or may not drop-in, but barrels that need to be fitted by a gunsmith. Why? To achieve the level of accuracy that we and our customers demand. Since the barrels do need to be fitted, both Rich at Canyon Creek and Tom of Novak's Handgunner Outlet have both agreed to offer fitting services at a reduced/discounted rate. The discounted rates are as follows...

Barrel Fitting (Cut, Crown, Fit) - $75.00
Barrel Fitting with Threading (to your spec) - $120.00

The goal was to get a custom fit barrel into our customer's XD for less than $200. This pricing strategy allows that; we are quite happy and hope you are too.

Being that we are now in the final stretch, we have a few things to finalize. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Kindest Regards,
Old School
PistolGear.com

xd4life · 02-22-2007, 06:09 PM

Hey!!! Congrats on the increased product line. Are these Match Grade

**Old School** · 02-22-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xd4life

Hey!!! Congrats on the increased product line. Are these Match Grade

They are going to be Match grade; as accurate as possible. In most cases, they will be more accurate than the shooter.

**PackerfanXD** · 02-22-2007, 06:13 PM

So...are any of these barrels able to be custom converted for the sc by any chance (like a .357 for the .40)?

Collander · 02-22-2007, 06:19 PM

Congratulations Scott! I'm eagerly waiting reviews, and the 5" .45 if/when you elect to produce one. Great price point for a product I'm sure will be fantastic!

**Loves2Shoot** · 02-22-2007, 06:28 PM

Wtg!

**Old School** · 02-22-2007, 06:36 PM

Thanks, guys.

After the 9mm will come the 45ACP, then 40SW, then the .357SIG for XDSC. This is the current plan...

OS

Trace · 02-22-2007, 07:16 PM

Really love to see one for my XD45 Service chambered in .400 Corbon

oden131 · 02-22-2007, 07:22 PM

well that works out right just the same time my tax refund will be i guess the 9mm will be getting a new barrel and a trigger job from CC

ROFL XD · 02-22-2007, 07:27 PM

Will I be able to have one installed my XD-40 to convert it to 9mm (and go between the 2)?

02-22-2007, 06:00 PM	#1
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	PistolGear brand barrel for the XD OK, being that we are less than a month away from releasing our first barrel, I thought that now would be a good time to make the announcement. When we made the decision to invest into both the product and the process nearly a year ago, it was our goal to offer a barrel that was better made, more accurate and for less money than what is currently available. We made it clear to several barrel makers that we did not want a drop-in barrel that MAY be more accurate than stock nor a means of just private labeling an existing product. What we wanted, since we are putting our name on this product, is a barrel that is of the highest quality, workmanships and accuracy. When all shook out, in the end just one company proudly stepped up to our expectations. In July of 2006, we decided to partner with Storm Lake Barrels and began the process of building a XD barrel. We are 30 days away from releasing our first barrel for the XD; it will be in 9x19. The price for the PistolGear branded barrels are going to be $125 ($30-$70 less than anything else currently on the market). This price includes shipping and will be readily available without weeks of lead-time. Now, these are not "drop-in" barrels that may or may not drop-in, but barrels that need to be fitted by a gunsmith. Why? To achieve the level of accuracy that we and our customers demand. Since the barrels do need to be fitted, both Rich at Canyon Creek and Tom of Novak's Handgunner Outlet have both agreed to offer fitting services at a reduced/discounted rate. The discounted rates are as follows... Barrel Fitting (Cut, Crown, Fit) - $75.00 Barrel Fitting with Threading (to your spec) - $120.00 The goal was to get a custom fit barrel into our customer's XD for less than $200. This pricing strategy allows that; we are quite happy and hope you are too. Being that we are now in the final stretch, we have a few things to finalize. If you have any questions, please let me know. Kindest Regards, Old School PistolGear.com __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-22-2007, 06:09 PM	#2
xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	Hey!!! Congrats on the increased product line. Are these Match Grade __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

02-22-2007, 06:13 PM	#4
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,209 Blog Entries: 1	So...are any of these barrels able to be custom converted for the sc by any chance (like a .357 for the .40)? __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html Welcome to the Socialist States of Barakistan An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

02-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#6
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,832	Wtg! __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

02-22-2007, 06:36 PM	#7
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,695	Thanks, guys. After the 9mm will come the 45ACP, then 40SW, then the .357SIG for XDSC. This is the current plan... OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

02-22-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
Collander XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 734	Congratulations Scott! I'm eagerly waiting reviews, and the 5" .45 if/when you elect to produce one. Great price point for a product I'm sure will be fantastic!

02-22-2007, 07:16 PM	#8
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	Really love to see one for my XD45 Service chambered in .400 Corbon __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

02-22-2007, 07:22 PM	#9
oden131 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: little rock, arkansas Posts: 120	well that works out right just the same time my tax refund will be i guess the 9mm will be getting a new barrel and a trigger job from CC __________________ ___________________________________ XD 45 Tac, TLR-1, Tru Glo TFO's XD 9mm Service

02-22-2007, 07:27 PM	#10
ROFL XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 300	Will I be able to have one installed my XD-40 to convert it to 9mm (and go between the 2)?

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