| The Storm Lake Barrel has been manufactured for over twenty years. It was started in Snohomish, Washington in 1983 by Bert Bastian. In 1992, Bastion moved the business to Tennessee. In 2002, Machine Solutions purchased Storm Lake Machine from Mr. Bastian, and in 2003, began marketing handgun barrels as Storm Lake Barrels by Machine Solutions, with Mr. Bastian's blessing. They were fortunate to retain Mr. Bastian as a consultant. |
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| Machine Solutions manufactures quality, match grade Storm Lake handgun barrels for 1911 and Glock pistols. These barrels have been recognized for their accuracy and longevity since 1983. |
All barrels are machined from solid 416 stainless steel stock and then hardened to 40 - 42 HRC. They hold tolerances to +/- 0.001" to 0.002" in all critical areas. Cut broach rifling is used, with one turn per 16", and a left hand twist. They deal in a variety of styles, lengths, and calibers. Some of their corporate customers include Sig Arms, Nighthawk Customs, Detonics, USA, King’s Gunworks, and Clark Custom Guns. Don't believe us?
Don't believe us, here are some testimonials.
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"I have used Storm Lake barrels to win twenty three tournaments in the last four years. I have found them to provide the accuracy and reliability to compete at the highest level in USPSA, IDPA and 3-gun events..."
Tom Carpenter, 2003 IDPA Southern Regional ESP Champion.
"Other barrels you might not think of right away that deliver stellar accuracy include....Storm Lake..."
The Gun Digest Book of the 1911
"I have used other aftermarket barrels in the past, and Storm Lake barrels are accurate and affordable...there's no reason to buy anything but Storm Lake"
Paul Collette, Police Armorer, IDPA Competitor
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