I am seriously considering getting another barrel for my Kimber 1911 in .17 HMR (the magnum version .17 cal.)
?Anyone have any suggestions about where to start, etc.
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I don’t but would like to see what you end up with and how it runs, I don’t have nay experience with .17, well, BB guns are .177 aren’t they? 
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Will the round fit in a standard size magazine? If the magazine won’t fit into the frame it won’t work. Anything 1911 I’d start with Wilson Combat.
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For your Kimber 1911 in .17 HMR, a good place to start is to look into barrels from reputable manufacturers like Wilson Combat or Ed Brown. They often have high-quality options that can enhance performance.
You might also want to check out forums or user reviews specific to .17 HMR barrels for 1911s. Members here can provide insights on their experiences with specific brands or custom options.
Have you thought about what specific features you’re looking for in a new barrel?
Kilroy was here
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It’s. Mostly just a barrel, although a threaded one would be nice. @shooterrex mentioned checking the fit of the round in a 1911 magazine. I sort of don’t think that will be a problem, although it might be a good idea to take my mag to a gun store and just check out the length fit. Right now it fits and feeds the .17 HM2 without issue. I kind of don’t think it is longer than a .38 Super round, and I have two 1911 IPSC guns that shoot those just fine. Seems the 9mm mags work for .38 Super also. Still, check is a good idea.
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