Glock ammo question

Wild Bill

I heard that you can't/shouldn't shoot reloads in a Glock? Any truth to that? If so, why is that and what happens if you do?

Second question, any one have a favorite ammo (for carry, not practice) for a Glock (27) .40 cal?

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Iconoclast

Apparently Glock considers the use of reloads in their weapons as grounds for denial of warranty. There have been several KBs in .40 caliber Glocks, many with reloads. Lack of support around the head, as I recall. I do shoot my personal reloads in mine, but I have had two case failures which led me to be particularly judicious in checking brass prior to loading (I had a bunch from a variety of sources). Someday, when I can afford it, I'm going to buy a replacement barrel.

For carry ammo, I've settled on RBCD in all my handguns. It's expensive, but I'm of the opinion that it is worth it.



Edited by - Iconoclast on 06/17/2002 23:47:50

colt100

I've shot several hundred remanufactured .357 sig load through my glock with no appearent problems (except primers seated too deeply). Correct me if I'm wrong but Glock's warrenty is only a year so shoot factory new for the first year then reloads after that. Better yet, get a sig.

mballai

You do want to avoid lead bullets. I get reasonably good Win White Box .40 ammo for about $8 box. I only need a box or so to stay up with my Glock 23 for practice.

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Nighthawk

You can shoot reloads in a Glock if you read the owners Manuel of most any firearm,you will notice they (the factory) advise against using reloaded ammo.But as long as you dont shoot lead bullets and load reasonably you will be ok.For self Defense in the .40 use 155gr federal Hydra-shok or corbon 135gr it doesnt get much better than that.


Good Luck.

Rugster

Edited by - rugster on 06/18/2002 09:21:07

madness522

I have own several Glocks one being the model 27 .40 caliber. I only shoot reloads thru all my guns (much cheaper). Zero makes excellent bullets for the .40 caliber and I recommend them in any weight or any caliber for that matter. As far as carry ammo I prefer Hydra-shok in 165gr. or in a pinch Remington Golden Saber.

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William81

My Glock 27 is very accurate with Winnchester Silvertips. I have fired 200 plus rounds of ST's through my G27 without a failure.

Reload wise, I have fired several hundred reloads of various caliburs
(9mm, .40 and .45) through my six Glocks They are my reloads and I am very careful sorting the brass and I only use FMJ bullets. I also make sure my guns are clean and well lubed. I figure if something bad happens, the only person I can blame is me and that keeps me careful...JMHO

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hecklerxkoch

Stay away from lead. The only problem i've had from my Glock is that it jammed a couple of times when I was shooting my personnel reloads. Mianly due to primer seating and case length. Glocks will handle about anything. As far as their warranty, I know of nothing about reloads policy. The best ammo I found is Federal hydra shok. But its spendy.

New gun??? No, honey, I've had it for years.

kwwoody

I agree, stay away from lead. I reload for my glock 17 with Win JHP.
The only problem I have ever was case failure also, careful case inspection cured that problem. I found lead fouls excessive with my factory barrel and was harder to clean.

cliffdropover1

Everyone is telling you to stay away from lead. Here is why, according to one of the experts at the N.R.A. This gun is designed as a European style military gun which has:
1. A tighter chamber than a lot of U. S. guns.
2. Is designed for jacketed bullets only.
The use of even one lead bullet can cause a lead ring around the chamber and the next round then will be too tight causing excessive pressure and possibly break the gun or barrel. Theoretically it can happen right away or maybe not for some time, but it is too dangerous a practice to fool with. Hope this helps. Reloads are OK, but NOT lead.

Edited by - cliffdropover1 on 06/19/2002 16:17:53

TeleDetective

I load Speer GoldDots in my Glock 23 for carry. Its the same ammo the local PD issues for their officers in their Glocks. It is a man stopper and when the almost inevitable suit following my justified self-defense shooting I will be able to tell the leach lawyer representing the dirtbag's estranged family I chose the ammo because it was good enough for the police (and sheriff's) department therefore good enough for me. Think of it as liability protection.

I shoot off the shelf from Walmart copper coated rounds (UMC or Winchester?) at practice.

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turban

My understanding is that there are two concerns with reloading. 1) That the case is not fully supported (by the feed ramp) and multiple reloads can cause case failure at that weakened point. 2) The type of rifling used is more prone to leading, which raising internal presures.