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Rival Arms Essential V2 Glock 17 Gen3/4 9mm Stainless Barrel

UPC: 788130031056

$149.99

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Description

If you're running a Glock 17 Gen3 or Gen4 and want better grouping without taking your gun apart, this is your barrel. The Rival Arms Essential V2 is built from quality stainless steel, precision polished, and topped with premium coatings designed to handle real shooting. It drops in without any fitting or modification, and it'll feel right at home in your slide.

What Makes the Essential V2 Stand Out

Most factory barrels are designed to be good enough. This one's designed to be better. The Essential V2 gets a target-crowned muzzle to help with accuracy, 6-groove rifling with a 1:10 twist rate, and a low-temperature PVD coating that creates a solid barrier against wear. The bore gets treated with BORSLICK Boron Nitride DCD, which resists heat and carbon buildup so you're not fighting a dirty barrel after a few hundred rounds. Add that up and you're getting barrel performance that typically requires expensive gunsmithing.

Built for Actual Use

The Essential V2 is CNC-machined from 416R stainless steel billet, a material chosen specifically because it machines cleanly and allows for tight tolerances. Rival Arms hand-inspects each barrel for quality, and backs everything with a lifetime warranty. The whole thing is made in the USA, which means the quality control is dialed in.

Drop-In Ready, No Headaches

This isn't a theoretical upgrade. The Essential V2 is a true drop-in fit for Gen3 and Gen4 frames with no additional gunsmithing. You're looking at maybe five minutes of work. If you're considering an upgrade to boost accuracy at the range or just want a more durable barrel than factory, this does both without drama.

Key Specifications

  • Caliber: 9mm Luger
  • Barrel Length: 4.49 inches
  • Twist Rate: 1:10
  • Rifling: 6-groove broach cut
  • Material: 416R stainless steel billet
  • Finish: Precision-polished with low-temperature vacuum PVD coating
  • Bore Treatment: BORSLICK Boron Nitride DCD
  • Muzzle: Target crowned
  • Compatibility: Glock 17 Gen3 and Gen4
  • Installation: Drop-in, no gunsmithing required
  • Manufacturer: Rival Arms
  • MPN: RA22G101D
  • UPC: 788130031056
  • Weight: 0.355 lbs
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime

What’s Included

  • Rival Arms Essential V2 drop-in barrel (4.49 inch stainless)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Essential V2 fit my Glock 17 without modifications?

Yes. This is a true drop-in barrel designed for Gen3 and Gen4 Glock 17 frames with zero gunsmithing required. It'll take you about five minutes to swap out the factory barrel. Just make sure you're working with a Gen3 or Gen4 model, not Gen5.

What's the BORSLICK bore treatment and why does it matter?

BORSLICK is a Boron Nitride coating applied to the inside of the bore. It resists heat and carbon buildup, which means your barrel stays cleaner longer and performs more consistently shot to shot. Over time, this also reduces maintenance because you're not fighting stubborn fouling.

How much will this improve my accuracy?

The improvement depends on your baseline. If you're shooting with a factory barrel and decent ammo, you'll likely notice better grouping and more consistent performance. This barrel eliminates a lot of the tolerances that factory barrels accept, so you're starting from a higher accuracy foundation.

Is this barrel made in the USA?

Yes. Rival Arms manufactures, machines, and sources everything in the United States. The barrel steel, coatings, and even the packaging come from domestic suppliers. Each barrel is hand-inspected before it ships.

Additional information

UPC

788130031056

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

RA22G101D

Length

4.49"

Model

Shipping Weight

0.355

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