I am interested in doing a build of a UDS and I am not having any luck locating a good barrel to use. Any one in the central Missouri area have any ideas where I could get a barrel or two? Appreciate the assistance.
I got my first one from a guy in ST. Louis that I found on Craigslist. He has been building them for a few years now. Im sure he might be a resource for you if needed. Shoot me a PM in you need more info.
I did a search on Google for new or re-conditioned barrels, and located a barrel company with new and used 30 minutes down the road.
I drove down and bought a new one that afternoon.
I second the JR's Hardware in Vienna. I believe they get their barrels from the French's mustard plant in Springfield. So, most of them are food grade. At least they were a year or so ago when I inquired about them. Good luck!!!