Reloading for the Glock

STORMVET · March 23rd, 2007, 03:36 PM

Ok, what's the scoop on reloading for Glocks? I have read several different things (not positive) about reloading for them. I love to shoot and I love to reload, so what's the problem? I have always just taken the advise and shot factory loaded ammo, but I am now thinking about loading for my G23.

I have also read in this forum that if a self defense situation ever did arise and the BG was shot with a handloaded round, it could be a nightmare in the courtroom. Why is this? What is the difference in a factory loaded 165 grain HP traveling at 1123 fps vs a handloaded 165 grain HP traveling at 1123 fps?

Bud White · March 23rd, 2007, 03:39 PM

Because you made the wonder uber killing bullet

loading for the glock is fine just remember some things

No lead

And check your cases closely for guppy belly especially because it is a 40

blueyedevil · March 23rd, 2007, 05:39 PM

I've shot reloads through my Glock before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you go and buy a new barrel with normal riflings. The reason why Glock doesn't recommend shooting reloads is because of the octaganol riflings.

Bud White · March 23rd, 2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueyedevil

I've shot reloads through my Glock before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you go and buy a new barrel with normal riflings. The reason why Glock doesn't recommend shooting reloads is because of the octaganol riflings.

Thats only for lead

A FMJ reload wont matter

and the rifling is polyganol

rocky · March 23rd, 2007, 11:59 PM

Like Bud said, use FMJ bullets and watch for bulges (esp. near the rim) and you should be o.k.

sass20485 · March 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM

On the .40, the problem is the rearmost portion of the case being unsupported while in the chamber, giving rise to the "bulge " mentioned. Look at a fired case some time.
The Glock factory barrel is made with the this unsupported portion to aid it in feeding under less than ideal conditions. If the case has been exposed to this repeatedly, under the high pressure of .40 round it could fail due to metal fatigue. There have been reports of guns being damaged by the case failing. Also, as mentioned, only jacketed rounds should be used in the factory barrels because of the hexagonal rifling used by Glock. It is prone to quick lead build up, if non jacketed bullets are used.

TN_Mike · March 24th, 2007, 11:07 PM

You want to know why Glock says not to use reloads in their guns?

1. It voids the warranty.

2. The unsupported brass issue discussed above.

3. The octagonal rifling.

Want to see what happens when someone shoots worn out brass reloads in a glock? Look here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vceh44UK-8I

And here:http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb-faq.html

By all means, do not let this make you think that I am anti-Glock. I am not. I carry a Glock 23. I have it on right now. But it is something that I am aware of and something I know could happen to my gun and me. It's something that I accept the possibility of and live with. The toughness of the gun and the accuracy far exceeds the risk of a KaBoom! happening.

HotGuns · March 25th, 2007, 02:04 AM

The lead shoots just fine though the polygonal rifiling, but Glock doesnt reccomend it because lead bullets will lead the barrel rather quickly...and if you are idiot enough to not clean the lead out of the barrel eventually it will cause excessive pressures.

Some people never clean their guns after firing...since Glock has no control over this they highly discourage the practice and void the warranty.

If you are shooting enough lead through the Glock that it becomes a concern,one of the conventional rifled after markets barrels would be a better choice. As for reloading, the sizing die will take care of any case bulge and shouldnt be an issue. FWIW, I've been using .45 cases shot though Glocks for years without any issues.

March 23rd, 2007, 03:36 PM	#1
STORMVET Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 74	Reloading for the Glock Ok, what's the scoop on reloading for Glocks? I have read several different things (not positive) about reloading for them. I love to shoot and I love to reload, so what's the problem? I have always just taken the advise and shot factory loaded ammo, but I am now thinking about loading for my G23. I have also read in this forum that if a self defense situation ever did arise and the BG was shot with a handloaded round, it could be a nightmare in the courtroom. Why is this? What is the difference in a factory loaded 165 grain HP traveling at 1123 fps vs a handloaded 165 grain HP traveling at 1123 fps?

March 23rd, 2007, 11:59 PM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,768	Like Bud said, use FMJ bullets and watch for bulges (esp. near the rim) and you should be o.k. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

March 24th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#7
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,298	You want to know why Glock says not to use reloads in their guns? 1. It voids the warranty. 2. The unsupported brass issue discussed above. 3. The octagonal rifling. Want to see what happens when someone shoots worn out brass reloads in a glock? Look here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vceh44UK-8I And here:http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb-faq.html By all means, do not let this make you think that I am anti-Glock. I am not. I carry a Glock 23. I have it on right now. But it is something that I am aware of and something I know could happen to my gun and me. It's something that I accept the possibility of and live with. The toughness of the gun and the accuracy far exceeds the risk of a KaBoom! happening. __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -Thomas Jefferson A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

March 25th, 2007, 02:04 AM	#8
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,184	The lead shoots just fine though the polygonal rifiling, but Glock doesnt reccomend it because lead bullets will lead the barrel rather quickly...and if you are idiot enough to not clean the lead out of the barrel eventually it will cause excessive pressures. Some people never clean their guns after firing...since Glock has no control over this they highly discourage the practice and void the warranty. If you are shooting enough lead through the Glock that it becomes a concern,one of the conventional rifled after markets barrels would be a better choice. As for reloading, the sizing die will take care of any case bulge and shouldnt be an issue. FWIW, I've been using .45 cases shot though Glocks for years without any issues. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

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March 23rd, 2007, 03:39 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Because you made the wonder uber killing bullet loading for the glock is fine just remember some things No lead And check your cases closely for guppy belly especially because it is a 40

March 23rd, 2007, 05:39 PM	#3
blueyedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 616	I've shot reloads through my Glock before, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you go and buy a new barrel with normal riflings. The reason why Glock doesn't recommend shooting reloads is because of the octaganol riflings.

March 24th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#6
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,611	On the .40, the problem is the rearmost portion of the case being unsupported while in the chamber, giving rise to the "bulge " mentioned. Look at a fired case some time. The Glock factory barrel is made with the this unsupported portion to aid it in feeding under less than ideal conditions. If the case has been exposed to this repeatedly, under the high pressure of .40 round it could fail due to metal fatigue. There have been reports of guns being damaged by the case failing. Also, as mentioned, only jacketed rounds should be used in the factory barrels because of the hexagonal rifling used by Glock. It is prone to quick lead build up, if non jacketed bullets are used.