Glock 26 and reloads

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AxlMyk

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I've read some negative comments about using reloads with my G26. Is it really that bad on the barrel? I'll buy a Lone Wolf barrel if it really is bad for the Glock. I do understand that reloads void any warranties on both.
 
In general, reloads are a higher quality than commercial ammo - because we can hold tolerances that a factory can't.

My reloads group better...and run better in all my guns.../ but not everyone who reloads pays attention to what they're doing or uses good quality control.

Are reloads bad for a Glock ...its a Glock warranty issue.
 
Every gun made comes with a warning in the owners manual stating not to use reloads. If something goes wrong and you are shooting reloads you have a tough battle ahead of you proving it was the gun and not the ammo. If using factory ammo and you have a problem you'll likely get some compensation from either the gun manufacturer or ammo manufacturer.

Glocks also warn against using unjacketed lead bullets, factory or hand loads. Even then some people do it, but use extra caution in keeping lead deposits out of the barrel. The rifling on Glocks can allow lead to build up in the barrels more easily. Stick to jacketed ammo and you'll be fine. Use reloads if you want, just make sure they are jacketed.

If you want to save a few pennies on ammo and shoot plain lead an aftermarket barrel may help. I shoot jacketed ammo all the time anyway.
 
In general, yes a lot of mfg's recommend against using reloads.

But some companies, like Wilson Combat, as an example -- actually recommend a few recipe loads, if you choose to reload - for ammo to be used in their guns. They recognize that for many of us - reloaiding is a big part of the gun hobby. Shooting reloads in a Wilson Combat 1911 - will not, by default, void the warranty --- not that they would warrant a gun that some dummy ran a double charged cartridge thru either....
 
Pretty much all I shoot out of my Glocks are reloads. As long as your loads and practices are reasonable, I doubt you'd ever have a problem.

Glocks like them warm too, and do better loaded towards the upper end of the load data.

I have a couple of Lone Wolf barrels, but I still load jacketed bullets, as I dont want to deal with leading with either. If youre running them hot, I dont see how youre not going to have issues there with lead bullets.
 
Just powder coat your cast lead and you're gtg. Ignore the silly lawyer warnings and bang away...of course don't get too carried away if you decide to make some hot loads.
 
Search "Glock smile" and decide for yourself. I think highroad forum discussed the issue awhile back.
 
That smile thing applies to the early .40's, does it not?

I reload 9mm and shoot it out of factory barrels, and have yet to see that smile/deformation with any of my brass, and I shoot it to failure, somewhere around 30+ loads.
 
Handloading/reloading gives the ability to make ammo that will reliably cycle the action and keep wear to a minimum. Or push the envelope and anything in between. Jacketed works best for the OEM barrel. Plated is an option but requires trial, no hard data. Lead may give fouling issues because of the velocity with 9mm. Lead and plated can give chambering issues because the bullet is oversized, 0.001".
 
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I've run over 300,000 reloads (FMJ, cast, coated, moly, plated, frangibles) thru my Glocks in competition shooting using both OEM barrels and hand fitted BarStos and LoneWolfs. That's not really the issue. Problem is using someone else's reloads and not your own. Cook your own loads so you know the quality of the ammo. Also because of leading using cast bullets. Leading builds faster in a 9mm than a .45acp because of the velocity, and the % reduction in diameter occurs much quicker. It's also a huge PITA to clean lead from an OEM barrel, versus a SS rifled barrel.
 
AFAIK lead bullets are the only issue with glocks due to the type of rifling. I run 95% reloads through my glock. Only issues Ive had are because of my reloading short comings.
 
Thanks for all the replies.
I don't know where lead bullets came into the discussion. I don't intend on using them. Just FMJ.
Looks like I'll be stocking up on some reloads.

Thanks again.
 
Thanks for all the replies.
I don't know where lead bullets came into the discussion. I don't intend on using them. Just FMJ.
Looks like I'll be stocking up on some reloads.

Thanks again.
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I think it was just a friendly reminder that polygonally rifled barrels aren't designed for non jacketed rounds.
 
Many use/buy commercial reloads that are readily available at the shows. Most if not all appear to be FMJ. Best to cull/inspect the rounds prior to use. That's assuming you trust the stuff. :confused:
 
I think it was just a friendly reminder that polygonally rifled barrels aren't designed for non jacketed rounds.
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I totally agree and if you do a search on Glock and lead you will find a lot of negative comments on shooting lead out of a Glock.
My 34 has seen thousand + lead in the two years that I have owned it, but with a Wolf barrel.
Don’t listen to those that say shoot lead. Stay with your jacketed or get a barrel made for lead.
Do your own search.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570350&highlight=lead+bullets+glocks

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570942&highlight=lead+bullets+glocks
 
My local range offers reloads. Much better price than the last 1,000 Fiocchi rounds I bought. Those turned out to be dirty loads. They leave a lot of soot on the muzzle and front of the gun. Not to mention the inside of the gun.
Again, thanks.
 
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