To shoot reloads or not to shoot reloads

[rosefox911]

Hello,

So I've been doing some research on this and opinions seem to differ. Would it be safe to shoot reloads in a glock 19 (or any firearm for that matter) as long as its from a reputable place? I know steel cased ammo is a no no but what about reloads?


I found a place that sells reloads and so far, reviews for them have been rather great. I won't disclose their name in case an AG lackey are browsing.

Thanks!

 

[bill o]

Think about it... how would your Glock know the difference between reloads and factory ammo?

Steel cased is fine too.

 

[rosefox911]

Think about it... how would your Glock know the difference between reloads and factory ammo?

Steel cased is fine too.

It wouldn't, assuming the reloads are decent. With the cost of ammo being what it is, reloads seem like a great option.

I thought steel cased ammo wasn't great for the factory glock barrel?

The guess the real question is, is there any reason NOT to shoot good reloads?

 

[grizquad]

Lead reloads are also ok in a Glock if you put in a Storm Lake or Wolf barrel. As long as the bullet is a round nose type it should ramp and load without any problem.

 

[noxin]

A professionally done reload is typically fine, a stranger reloading and selling them to you is questionable, a friend that you trust significantly is better than questionable.

Steel cased is fine, there was recently a document that estimated how long it would take for steel cased to impact the barrel compared to the savings of steel cased ammo. You'll save more than a new barrel will cost eventually.

 

[Golddiggie]

Reloads made by a reputable source shouldn't be any issue at all. I know of one vendor/manufacturer that offers both 'remanufactured' and 'new' ammo. The reman's are simply made with already fired brass. They also have a brass credit/turn in/trade in program where you can send in what you've got for credit towards your order.

IMO, as long as the place does it right, it shouldn't be any concern. Especially if they list the performance of the ammo so you know what you're getting (the place I know of does).

 

[icyclefar]

Glock uses polygonal rifling in their barrels. Bare lead bullets are not recommended in polygonal rifled barrels. Use jacketed ammo, or as mentioned buy a replacement barrel with conventional rifling if you want to shoot bare lead.

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

Um, it's a glock... Shoot it until parts fall off

 

[dhuze]

Just for the record, ALL firearms manufacturers recommend against shooting reloads only so if there is an issue they can use it to refute a claim. You can have the exact same problems with factory ammo as you can with reloads.

 

[IPSC_DRL]

There is no problem shooting lead in a stock Glock barrel as long as you clean it once in a while.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Be careful with reloads in Glocks - you need to be certain that none in the batch suffer from PGS* as it can allow for discharge when slightly out of batters.
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* - PGS = Pregnant Guppy Syndrome

 

[reloader41]

I personally have several thousand lead reloads that I cast myself using Dillion lead billets thru my G17 Gen 1 without a single problem. In total now over 35,000 rounds fired - mostly reloads that I loaded myself. The pistol in completely factory and has yet to have a detail strip and clean. It has yet to malfunction. My advice - shoot the SHIT out of it and enjoy it.

 

[Robert1]

One serious problem I had with reloads is when the back of the casing belew off during ejection and the casing wall stayed stuck in the chamber. This was a reputable reload that I bought from a store. Based on the sharpness of the recoil it felt as if the powder was a bit overstuffed.

It took me a while to get the casing out, and the wasll of the chamber suffered a bit.

To the OP... what does the AG have to do with reloads ? Is it illegal ?

 

[TonyDedo]

1 - Keep in mind that you bought a GLOCK for a reason. The gun is a tank, it will shoot pretty much anything. That includes steel & aluminum cased ammo - no idea why you think you can't shoot steel through your GLOCK.

2 - That said, so long as the reloads come from a reputable source, there's no reason not to shoot them. There are a couple local reloaders and a few national ones that I've been doing business with for years, without a hiccup. Competitive shooters put thousands of rounds of reloaded/remanufactured ammo through their GLOCKs every year without a problem. Just be diligent, do your homework, and inspect your ammo before you load it (that goes for commercial ammo too).

3 - Avoid no-name reloads. Since ammo prices have gone through the roof, every Fudd with a Dillon and a smelting pot has started making his own ammo and hocking it online and at gun shows. And people have also been selling any ammo they can get their hands on, including old ammo loaded by G*d-knows-who from G*d-knows-when pulled out of garages and attics and estate sales. Don't trust the stuff. If you buy reloads, know who you're buying it from, who did the actual reloading, and check their reputation first.

4 - Pretty soon you're going to be shooting your own reloads anyway.

5 - The polygonal rifling in a GLOCK doesn't play well with lead bullets, and it could foul quickly, depending on the hardness of the lead and the round count between cleanings. It's not catastrophic, and if you clean your barrels diligently you can avoid any problems (as others in this thread will attest). However, all things being equal, jacketed, plated or coated bullets are recommended over cast lead.

6 - The ONLY remanufactured ammo I would specifically recommend you avoid is Ultramax. It's carried by Dicks and several other big box stores. A Google search should give you an idea of their reputation, and I personally have had catastrophic failures using Ultramax ammo.

To the OP... what does the AG have to do with reloads ? Is it illegal ?

Martha gets cranky if companies ship ammo to Massachusetts.

 

[Nick Fury]

I disregarded the whole lead/plated bullet in a Glock barrel thing and reloaded a bunch of Berry plated 180s for a G27 that I have found to be very accurate in my hands. I was lucky to get more than a few on paper and those that did were all over the map. This was offhand at 18 yards where I normally get 2-3" groups all day long. These were not soft shooting target loads however so maybe this had something to do with it. Needless to say I no longer load anything but jacketed for the Glock barrel.

 

[M1911]

The only reloads I shoot are my own. Most of what I shoot through my Glocks are my own reloads. Many of the Glock shooters that I compete with at USPSA and IDPA matches also reload for their Glocks.

I wouldn't trust most commercial reloaders. YMMV.

 

[Robert1]

Be careful with reloads in Glocks - you need to be certain that none in the batch suffer from PGS* as it can allow for discharge when slightly out of batters.
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* - PGS = Pregnant Guppy Syndrome

Rob, "PGS" is that symptomatic with the round not totally chambering, as if the casing was just slightly bigger, so a tiny bit, maybe 1/16 of the round is sticking out of the chamber ?

 

[Supermoto]

Rob, "PGS" is that symptomatic with the round not totally chambering, as if the casing was just slightly bigger, so a tiny bit, maybe 1/16 of the round is sticking out of the chamber ?

It can be caused from an unsupported chamber

 

[Robert1]

I disregarded the whole lead/plated bullet in a Glock barrel thing and reloaded a bunch of Berry plated 180s for a G27 that I have found to be very accurate in my hands. I was lucky to get more than a few on paper and those that did were all over the map. This was offhand at 18 yards where I normally get 2-3" groups all day long. These were not soft shooting target loads however so maybe this had something to do with it. Needless to say I no longer load anything but jacketed for the Glock barrel.

Offhand 18 yards 2-3 inch groups. ? Hats off. Looks like you are a very good shot !
Is this typical here at NES ? If so, I might want to start gardening or collecting stamps as a hobby...

 

[BTSDOG]

Be careful with reloads in Glocks - you need to be certain that none in the batch suffer from PGS* as it can allow for discharge when slightly out of batters.
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* - PGS = Pregnant Guppy Syndrome

Pancake or Waffle ? ?

 

[Nick Fury]

Offhand 18 yards 2-3 inch groups. ? Hats off. Looks like you are a very good shot !
Is this typical here at NES ? If so, I might want to start gardening or collecting stamps as a hobby...

I has taken a couple thousand rounds of center fire to get me there, but I'm not home yet....

I should probably mention the unfair advantage of a backyard range.

 

[M1911]

Offhand 18 yards 2-3 inch groups. ? Hats off. Looks like you are a very good shot !
Is this typical here at NES ?

 

[Gammon]

I have had great luck with lead reloads in my Glocks using quality hard cast bullets. It has been my experience that polygonal rifling works fine with the lead bullets.

 

[Mark from ?]

Jacketed or berrys bullet reloads are all i shoot thru my glocks.

Steel cased is not a problem either.

If you clean it regularly lead is not an issue either.


Dont listen to the unsupported chamber bs.


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[Supermoto]

Dont listen to the unsupported chamber bs.