compujas
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I have been trying to research this topic for months now before I get into reloading but am having trouble getting to the bottom of it.
I have a 3rd Gen Glock 22 (.40S&W) that I would like to reload for. I have some brass that I've been collecting as I shoot factory ammo through it, so the brass has already been shot through the Glock. Basically, what I want to know is is it safe to reload brass that has been shot through a Glock (specifically my 3rd Gen) to be shot through the same gun. If so, what do I need to do to it?
I am aware of the Bulge Buster kit and similar things to get rid of the bulge, but I know they also say that you shouldn't use them on Glock brass. My biggest concern is that if the brass is bulged (which I'm not 100% sure it does with a 3rd Gen, I can't find anything conclusive yet), and then fully resized, that bulged region is still going to be thinner, which could cause problems.
Obviously, I could just say screw it and not reload for it to be on the safe side, but I could say that about any caliber, and reloading in general. I am trying to be as safe as possible with reloading so I don't blow myself or anything else up.
Also, if it's absolutely not safe to reload brass fired from a Glock, would getting an aftermarket barrel be a safe solution? I would certainly consider buying a $100 aftermarket barrel to be able to reload for it.
Any information, suggestions, comments, etc. would be greatly appreciated because I want to get to the bottom of this and not have to worry every time I go to pull the trigger.
Thanks in advance.
I have a 3rd Gen Glock 22 (.40S&W) that I would like to reload for. I have some brass that I've been collecting as I shoot factory ammo through it, so the brass has already been shot through the Glock. Basically, what I want to know is is it safe to reload brass that has been shot through a Glock (specifically my 3rd Gen) to be shot through the same gun. If so, what do I need to do to it?
I am aware of the Bulge Buster kit and similar things to get rid of the bulge, but I know they also say that you shouldn't use them on Glock brass. My biggest concern is that if the brass is bulged (which I'm not 100% sure it does with a 3rd Gen, I can't find anything conclusive yet), and then fully resized, that bulged region is still going to be thinner, which could cause problems.
Obviously, I could just say screw it and not reload for it to be on the safe side, but I could say that about any caliber, and reloading in general. I am trying to be as safe as possible with reloading so I don't blow myself or anything else up.
Also, if it's absolutely not safe to reload brass fired from a Glock, would getting an aftermarket barrel be a safe solution? I would certainly consider buying a $100 aftermarket barrel to be able to reload for it.
Any information, suggestions, comments, etc. would be greatly appreciated because I want to get to the bottom of this and not have to worry every time I go to pull the trigger.
Thanks in advance.