Featured Barrel: STORM LAKE BARRELS

UPDATED NOTE:  We were informed that Storm Lake is the OEM manufacturer of the venerable Sig Sauer GSR barrel.  The Sig GSR has been said by industry experts to be the most accurate 1911 out of the box on the market today.

The Storm Lake Barrel has been manufactured for over twenty years, It was started in Snohomish, Washington in 1983 by Bert Bastian. In 1992, Bert 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 are fortunate to retain Mr. Bastian as a consultant.

Machine Solutions manufactures quality match grade Storm Lake handgun barrels for 1911 and Glock handguns. These barrels have been recognized for their accuracy and longevity since 1983. All barrels are made from solid 416 stainless steel stock and hardened to 40 - 42 HRC. They hold tolerances to +/- 0.001" to 0.002" in all critical areas. Cut broach rifling is used - one turn per 16" with a left hand twist. They deal in a variety of styles, length, and calibers. Some of their customers include Sig Arms, Nighthawk Customs, Detonics USA, Kings Gunworks, and Clarks Custom Guns.

Don't believe us, here are some testimonials.

Manufacturer of the barrel for Shooting Industry Magazine's Handgun of the Year

"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

	Standard Length
	4 Port Compensated - models 24,35 (porting matches the slide cutout area)
	6 Port Compensated - models 24,35 (first 4 ports match the slide cutout area the last 2 ports extend beyond the slide)