glockky
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I still cant see how you can compare the price of shooting plated to lead. I mean myself i like to shoot and whenever i can but 2000 lead bullets for the price of 1000 plated my glocks gonna get some lead.
why is it all these manufacturers tell us not to shoot lead through these barrels, are they ignorant and lacking experience?
We've been through this issue plenty of times. Questioning valid research and results is counter-productive.
We've been through this issue plenty of times. Questioning valid research and results is counter-productive.
...why is it all these manufacturers tell us not to shoot lead through these barrels, are they ignorant and lacking experience?
That's my attitude as well. I bought a KKM .40 conversion barrel for my 29. It allows me to use cheaper factory ammo, small primers, range brass and lead bullets without worry.I have thrown caution to the wind by reloading but I’m still reluctant to use lead bullets in the OEM barrel. All the weasel wording usage in regards to lead bullet hardness, heel type, cleaning intervals and etcetera is not on my to do list.
I simply avoided those issues by using aftermarket barrels such as Bar-Sto or KKM
I use plated bullets too. At low charge, they are pretty accurate and clean shooting. You get big discounts for buying them in bulk, so save up. Like he said above, not as much lead exposure risk handling them, shooting them, loading and cleaning.Plated bullets from makers like Berry's or Ranier are almost as cheap in bulk. They won't leave lead in your barrels, and you have the added benefit of not having to handle the raw lead bullets.
The explaination and reasons I included in post #4 came directly from a Glock instructor in a Glock armorers course I recently attended. No internet inflation or fabrication.