Lead bullets for a glock

[Jimmy Lee]

Lead in a glock

I have a glock 23 that i've had for a awhile now and i also have a xd in 40 also. I've been recently thinkin about reloading lead bullets to shoot out of them with the rising cost of ammo. So i started doing some research on it and ended up on this site and read all the postings about this. So i'm new here but what i'm not new at is guns and reloading. Most manufactures are going to recommend not to shoot reloads, especially nowadays with all the lawsuits, because alot of people that try to do it basically don't know what there doing. That stands to reason. If you know what you are doing and you use the proper powder and charge, the right lead bullet and seat it at the right depth and keep a eye on the barrel from the get go for lead and clean it regular, your not gonna have any problems. Common since. But that goes with any firearm, not just a glock. So yes people that know there stuff i can see where they shoot thousands of rounds of lead through there glocks. People who don't, do what the factory tells yuh. It sounds like to me the best bet would be to buy a aftermarket barrel that fully supports the case for extra strength. What barrels do ya reccomend? Thanks for the help and look forward to the forum.

 

[VegasOPM]

I reload for my Glock using Berry's Bullets- they are plated, so leading is not an issue. The Berry's cost about the same as a quality hard cast lead bullet. The $130 that you would spend on even a cheap aftermarket barrel would be more than the difference between several thousand of lead versus Berry's.

 

[Oro]

Holy necrophilia batman!

A four year old thread revival? And one without a post in over two years? That's impressive grave-robbing!

If you have a new data point or thought to add that wasn't covered by any of the posts back then, it's just better to open a new thread. It's really clearer and helps conversations flow naturally instead of requiring folks to re-acquaint with subjects long dead...

 

[bumpkinbiff]

Just bought a Glock 30-sf, and the instruction manual clearly states on item 26, page 15, 'GLOCK DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF UNJACKETED LEAD AMMUNITION'. That settles the issue. No lead ammo in my Glock.

 

[fatelk]

OK. Thanks for letting us know. I won't try to give you any of mine.

What does the instruction manual say about the use of reloaded ammunition in general?

Added: sorry, didn't mean to be snide. I see this is your first post. If you don't feel comfortable with lead in your Glock, by all means don't use it. Many Glock owners feel the same way, and I don't blame them at all.

This is an ancient thread, btw, and contains a ton of info on the subject (and lots of good old-fashioned arguing). I think I remember reading it when I was researching the issue to decide whether I wanted to continue the use of lead in my Glock.

Personally I came to the conclusion that it can be done safely if done right. I use a mild to moderate load that doesn't bulge the brass, and bullets of the right diameter, hardness, and lube. A friend of mine, however, absolutely will not use lead bullets for his gun either. We still get along.

 

[BHP FAN]

Folks that shoot lead should note that lead loads should be kept on the mild side, it's when you try to push lead at jacketed speeds that leading starts.Also, lubeing with Lee Liquid Alox is always a good idea with lead bullets.

 

[Sam1911]

Two points:

1) Recommendations printed in a factor manual rarely truly "settle" an issue for gun folks; and,

2) Very old threads should be left to rest in peace.