At least 200K plated bullets through my Glocks, never had a problem.
First I have heard of Anatolian Arms. But I'd be looking hard at the bullet, not the pistol.
^^^^^^^^ This right here. I suspect the bullet, not the Glock.
At least 200K plated bullets through my Glocks, never had a problem.
First I have heard of Anatolian Arms. But I'd be looking hard at the bullet, not the pistol.
What velocity those bullets rated to max? What velocity you running?I'm back!
The bullets are from Anatolian Arms. My HiPower gobbles them like jellybeans.
My next move is to bite the bullet and buy some quality factory FMJ ammo. But if Glocks are this picky about what you feed them, color me unimpressed.
most plated are are in the 1150-1250 max range, depending on the thickness of the plating. I checked the ammo makers websites.... didn't see velocities listed...What velocity those bullets rated to max? What velocity you running?
I kind of agree with most here then. These bullets just not a good choice for Glock. It does surprise me that the Browning runs them.most plated are are in the 1150-1250 max range, depending on the thickness of the plating. I checked the ammo makers websites.... didn't see velocities listed...
Check for shaving when you are seating the bullet.Glock newby here. I bought a bunch of plated 9mm bullets, and I recently bought a Glock 17 5th gen. I have been getting weird stoppages, and what I think might be happening is the Glock chamber step is shaving copper from the bullets enough to cause a jam. After ~100 rounds the copper forms a booger that eventually traps a round from chambering. The slide is very hard to retract when this happens.
Has anyone else seen this happen? Does it even sound like something that could happen?
I'm going to summarize my understanding after re-reading this thread, if for nothing else, to keep my thoughts straight.
The OP seems to be a longer-time member here and has some 20 years of posting experience on this forum. He does admit to being new-to-Glocks in this thread, however.
The OP said he's using 9mm plated bullets from: https://www.anatolianarms.com/
This is a company most of us have not heard of previously. Checking the website, the prices seem great, however.
He's apparently using self-loaded 9mm ammo, which has worked well for him in a Hi-Power, but, so far, not in this newly acquired Glock. He believes there's some kind of shaving or build-up occurring in the Glock's barrel, which is causing some failures to chamber.
So far, factory ammo was not mentioned to ever have been used by the OP.
I've read various posts from other folks on other forums over the years. I've read similar instances whereas a person's reloads aren't working well in a handgun, often a Glock, and as those reloads work well in another firearm, the conclusion of such person believes the Glock is somehow at fault.
Rather than change one's loading specs or use different or even brand-name factory ammo, it seems easier to blame a big-name company such as Glock. I admit, I must be a bit of a Glock-fan as these type of posts initially get my "ire" up.
I think most of us in this thread suspect or have concluded, even though we're not there with the OP's Glock and ammo, there's probably something about the ammo which is "off", and less-likely there being something "off" with the OP's Glock.
I wouldn't know if it'd be OK with the OP to reload his ammo differently or only use factory new ammo in that Glock or not. A different brand & model of new 9mm handgun may work 100% with the OP's ammo, but that might cost a bunch of time & money to search for the right handgun for the OP and his specific ammo.
I do like the OP's plan of buying some "factory" ammo and trying again. It's ok if the OP isn't "impressed" with Glock. There are likely many folks out there who either aren't impressed with Glock; just don't care for them; and in my case, I just get tired of them sometimes (even though I'm carrying one right now).
I'd actually like to hear more about the OP's Hi-Power, as I've never owned one and maybe only shot ~3 rounds through an old one.
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I got caught editing my post, before it got quoted. I guess I'm not the only one reading this thread right now.
I suppose I assumed the OP is reloading his own as he first said he's using 9mm plated "bullets", then said where he got them. I do see that Anatolian company also makes loaded ammo, too. Thinking about it more, I realize some folks use the words "bullet(s)" and "ammo" interchangeable, but in my above post, I did take the OP's word that he got just the bullets, and I went on to assume he didn't buy fully loaded ammo, either reloaded or new brass versions. Then I went on to further assume, he reloaded his own ammo using these bullets. I may have erred.
After re-reading some posts you could be correct. Lets ask the OP. If it is reloaded ammo, this thread would be much better in the reloading section than semi-auto handgun. And I would be willing to bet its a loading issue of some sort if they are hand loaded.I was making the same assumption about the OP loading his own ammunition. It’s not clear to me that isn’t the case.
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These are my own handloads. They are 115gr copper plated, in front of 4.7gr HP38.After re-reading some posts you could be correct. Lets ask the OP. If it is reloaded ammo, this thread would be much better in the reloading section than semi-auto handgun. And I would be willing to bet its a loading issue of some sort if they are hand loaded.
Hey MuzzleBlast are you reloading your own ammo, or are you using loaded ammo from anatolian arms?
I'd actually like to hear more about the OP's Hi-Power, as I've never owned one and maybe only shot ~3 rounds through an old one.
Are you flaring your case mouths before loading? You could be shaving the plating. I find I have to flare with cast and plated bullets.These are my own handloads. They are 115gr copper plated, in front of 4.7gr HP38.
I don't know. I have no idea why everyone on here is talking about fmj pistol bullets being plated. I have yet to see any "FMJ" pistol bullets that were plated and not jacketed.To clarify for my own knowledge, almost all "FMJ" bullets are truly just copper plated as not many or any FMJ copper jackets are cup/pour created rounds?
It's not like a lead is poured into a cup of copper. It's the lead is swaged into a mold and plated, yes?
If so, it isn't the "plated" that is the problem alone?
what are traditionally considered to be "FMJ" bullets are in fact swaged jackets with swaged cores pressed in. generally with the lead exposed in the base.To clarify for my own knowledge, almost all "FMJ" bullets are truly just copper plated as not many or any FMJ copper jackets are cup/pour created rounds?
It's not like a lead is poured into a cup of copper. It's the lead is swaged into a mold and plated, yes?
If so, it isn't the "plated" that is the problem alone?
What OAL are you loading them to? If it's too short, the cartridge might be entering the chamber at an excessively steep angle and scraping the plating.These are my own handloads. They are 115gr copper plated, in front of 4.7gr HP38.