Shooting lead from a Glock

[Lennyjoe]

So heres the deal. The local Public shooting range at 3 Points has several different ranges set up and I am wanting to shoot a couple of em.

Such as range #6 which is a Pistol Silhouette range with gongs and free standing seel animal silhouettes. Also range #7 has a multi-purpose action range and is restricted to shooting cast bullets only.

Now, I am in the process of gearing up for reloading handgun and rifle rounds.

I want to use my Glock 19 for the multi purpose range and maybe the silhouette as well for practice. Something different from shooting paper targets indoors.

I know the factory barrel in the Glock isnt userfriendly with cast bullets so I am thinking about an aftermarket barrel.

So the question is, Where can I get a replacement aftermarket barrel at a reasonable price for the G19. Or should I just say the heck with it and get a revolver.

Just looking for more entertaining shooting opportunities with handgun other than paper targets.

 

[Powderman]

Replacement barrels for the Glock pistol are plentiful. Check out:

www.brownells.com

www.olyarms.com

www.ajaxgrips.com

Bar-Sto Barrels

and do a search for "EFK Fire Dragon Barrels"

This should get you started in the right direction.

Most cost right around $100.00. Have fun, and burn much powder!

 

[Lennyjoe]

Thanks for the links.

Please excuse me while I do some shopping

 

[Walt Sherrill]

One highly-regarded IPSC shooter I know -- who shoots a lot of lead in his Glocks -- claims that the problem with Glocks is that they're oversize. If you fit the bullet to the barrel, the leading problems go away.

(I'm not a handloader, so I didn't pay close attention to the specs... but I have no reason to doubt him.)

 

[MagKnightX]

I have some advice. Get a P99 .

Seriously, yeah, I'd get a new barrel with standard lands and grooves.

 

[A. Partisan]

I shoot a 200gr. SWC cast bullet using 5.5gr. of Unique out of my G21. I have no leading problems at all.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I shoot a 200gr. SWC cast bullet using 5.5gr. of Unique out of my G21. I have no leading problems at all.

Is that with the factory barrel?

 

[A. Partisan]

Yes, it is the factory barrel.

 

[waynzwld]

I have probably put at least 5000 rounds of lead cast bullets through my Glock 21. I have had no problems like reported. I shoot standard velocity handloads, never shoot "hot" loads and I have shot some reduced cast lead bullet loads. BUT the one thing I have always done is run 10 rounds of jacketed through the gun to "clean" the barrel after about 200 to 300 rounds. I have read that the polygonal bore with undersized bullets causes the lead build up just in front of the case which causes the problem. Just make sure your bullets are sized correctly and check for lead build up every now and then.

 

[Mike86]

I'm going to be the minority here and vote for getting yourself a nice revolver. The few occasions when I do shoot steel silhouette I prefer my .357 with a 180g or 200g bullet. Then again, thats what my .357 is set up for.

Absent that idea what about plated bullets? I load those for my .40 (polyagonal barrel) and haven't noticed any leading at all. It's still a lead bullet but with just enough copper plated on to to it's job.

 

[Poohgyrr]

FWIW, I know a G23 that's had at least eight 500 round boxes of LSWC's run through it with the stock barrel; no problems, teensy bit of leading, standard loads. And at least another 5K (jacketed & plated) of rounds as well. No problems; I dunno how or why, but am glad to see it.

 

[JohnKSa]

The margin for error is better in the .45 Glocks.

Don't use lead in the 9mms and especially not the .40 models.

And don't follow lead with jacketed in any Glock until ALL lead fouling has been removed.

The guy shooting lead in his 23 will probably get away with it until his recoil spring gets a little soft or until the barrel leads up a bit more than usual during a shooting session. Then he's going to end up an internet statistic...

 

[kentucky bucky]

AMEN to JohnKSa

He hit it on the nose. If you must, get the hardest lead bullet that they make! Not any in .40 cal unless you de-lead the barrel totally, afterwards.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I think I'll just wait till I get an aftermarket barrel for the 9.

And I am always looking for a good deal on revolvers too.