eclipse pro 11 10mm replacement barrels

Aggie · 10-26-2001, 11:12 AM

I need some advice or comments . . . .

I have a Kimber Stainless Pro Eclipse (4"bbl) in 45 ACP, I was wanting to make it a "dual" ammo gun just to play with (the 10mm is sometimes FUN to play with!).

Questions:

1) Can I just change the barrel / bushing / recoil spring set & insert a 4" 10mm barrel, etc. into the Pro size (4") Eclipse slide?

Or

2) Could I take a Gov'mt (5") slide / barrel for a 10mm and place it on the commander style / size frame of the Pro Eclipse.

I am assuming that I can use either Delta 10mm mags, or Wilson 45 mags for the ammo as a "drop in".

I really did not want to do any mods to my frame, and did not know if a 10mm for the 4" bbl was a"drop in" or not, or if you can just get a 5" 10mm slide & barrel assy & "drop in" as a unit.

Any comments / responses would be appreciated!

Thanx,
PDS

buzz_knox · 10-26-2001, 12:20 PM

You'd have to replace the entire slide and the ejector. The feed angle is also, I believe, different so without modifications, the 10mm won't feed reliably.

If you reload, you could always get a .400 Corbon barrel and have near 10mm capabilities.

SF · 10-27-2001, 05:14 PM

BuzzKnox is right. You can use the same lower (ejector will have to be replaced), but the top end will have to be totally new.

Sure, you can go with a switch top gun on the same lower, but why not just buy a Delta or find a Kimber in .40 (they are out there) and have a 10mm barrel fitted to it? This makes a lot more sense than a swtich top gun.

SF

Aggie · 10-31-2001, 01:47 PM

Ok,

Just wanted to check. Did'nt know too much about the feasability of a "slide swap". Sounds like I will just HAVE to find another Delta :wink: Will probably be sometime next year though, the wife will be wanting her pistol first! Thanks for the responses & the info!

BTW, I have about 550 rounds thru my new Pro Eclipse II & it has worked great through everything (230gr hardball, 205gr LSW, 230 gr. G. Sabers, etc). The only FTF has been with 2 rnds G Sabers that were seated WAY too deep & 3 rounds of 185 gr Sierra HP's. It does not seem to like the short/lite 185 gr HP's. Oh well, no big loss - I bought them for another pistol anyway!

Thanx,
Aggie

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10-26-2001, 11:12 AM	#1
Aggie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 9	I need some advice or comments . . . . I have a Kimber Stainless Pro Eclipse (4"bbl) in 45 ACP, I was wanting to make it a "dual" ammo gun just to play with (the 10mm is sometimes FUN to play with!). Questions: 1) Can I just change the barrel / bushing / recoil spring set & insert a 4" 10mm barrel, etc. into the Pro size (4") Eclipse slide? Or 2) Could I take a Gov'mt (5") slide / barrel for a 10mm and place it on the commander style / size frame of the Pro Eclipse. I am assuming that I can use either Delta 10mm mags, or Wilson 45 mags for the ammo as a "drop in". I really did not want to do any mods to my frame, and did not know if a 10mm for the 4" bbl was a"drop in" or not, or if you can just get a 5" 10mm slide & barrel assy & "drop in" as a unit. Any comments / responses would be appreciated! Thanx, PDS

10-26-2001, 12:20 PM	#2
buzz_knox Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 418	You'd have to replace the entire slide and the ejector. The feed angle is also, I believe, different so without modifications, the 10mm won't feed reliably. If you reload, you could always get a .400 Corbon barrel and have near 10mm capabilities.

10-27-2001, 05:14 PM	#3
SF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 78	BuzzKnox is right. You can use the same lower (ejector will have to be replaced), but the top end will have to be totally new. Sure, you can go with a switch top gun on the same lower, but why not just buy a Delta or find a Kimber in .40 (they are out there) and have a 10mm barrel fitted to it? This makes a lot more sense than a swtich top gun. SF

10-31-2001, 01:47 PM	#4
Aggie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ft Worth, Texas Posts: 9	Ok, Just wanted to check. Did'nt know too much about the feasability of a "slide swap". Sounds like I will just HAVE to find another Delta :wink: Will probably be sometime next year though, the wife will be wanting her pistol first! Thanks for the responses & the info! BTW, I have about 550 rounds thru my new Pro Eclipse II & it has worked great through everything (230gr hardball, 205gr LSW, 230 gr. G. Sabers, etc). The only FTF has been with 2 rnds G Sabers that were seated WAY too deep & 3 rounds of 185 gr Sierra HP's. It does not seem to like the short/lite 185 gr HP's. Oh well, no big loss - I bought them for another pistol anyway! Thanx, Aggie