Bullet weight for short barrel guns


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22WMR
January 7, 2006, 07:40 PM
I just purchased a glock 36 yesterday and shot 50 rounds of CCI Brass Blazer 230grain and had a few double feeds while using them. Is this too heavy of a bullet for this barrel length? Should I be using lighter faster rounds? Maybe 185grain instead?

I only ask this because my understanding is that a heavier bullet has less of a powder charge, while the lighter bullet will have a larger charge. Is this true?

What exactly is the +P designating? Would I have problems shooting this ammo from a glock? Thanks for any info and help you have.

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P95Carry
January 7, 2006, 11:49 PM
Despite bullet weight - the powder charge will be matched to suit - such that the muzzle energy factor will be similar - keeping the round within the pressure limits of the gun. So yes - less powder for heavier bullet is a fair statement.

I doubt the weight is the only factor as profile can affect things a lot too with feeding. Many folks tho do favor the 185's and I even in full size will choose 185 Gold Dots.

+P is a higher pressure round - so a slightly high velocity and power factor - which the gun should be rated for. IIRC all the Glocks will take +P - Glock owners can confirm or correct me.

I'll put this in autoloaders as it has essentially that bias.

Ala Dan
January 7, 2006, 11:55 PM
Try some of Hornady's 200 grain TAP JHP's in your G-36~!:) I think your
feeding problems will disappeark,:cool: :D as these bullets are tapered
a bit better to aid in feeding.:uhoh:

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