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Will Glock 30 shoot factory reloads?
- Thread starter leedesert
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I shoot FMJ/copper plated handloads/reloads thru mine, only problem I ever had was high primers (requiring double-strike) - my last few hundred have had 100% success rate.
I cannot recommend you use reloads; with any ammo, if they threw in too much powder, your gun can blow to bits.
Assuming the FMJ were made to an OAL and crimped matching factory, they should not fail to feed as such. Again, the concern with reloads is safety/integrity of powder load and brass.
use at own risk.
Battler.
I cannot recommend you use reloads; with any ammo, if they threw in too much powder, your gun can blow to bits.
Assuming the FMJ were made to an OAL and crimped matching factory, they should not fail to feed as such. Again, the concern with reloads is safety/integrity of powder load and brass.
use at own risk.
Battler.
Is this truly a problem with Glocks. I have heard of it but now, since as an LEO I will be carrying one, I have become more interested. If this is a problem then why do Glocks have such a big hype. To me, in order for a gun to be reliable and durable it should be able to handle loads far greater then normal, like my Ruger. If the gun can barely handle what you put in it then it's just a matter of time.
Does this problem include factory +P rounds.
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Does this problem include factory +P rounds.
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"It is easier to get out of jail then it is a morgue"
Live long and defend yourself!
John 3:16
I've not fired +P, although I've read on the net (yeah, yeah) of people carrying them.
go to http://www.glocktalk.com and go tothe "big dawgs" section, and reloading. You'll see posts of what people use.
Battler.
go to http://www.glocktalk.com and go tothe "big dawgs" section, and reloading. You'll see posts of what people use.
Battler.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by leedesert:
Is this truly a problem with Glocks. I have heard of it but now, since as an LEO I will be carrying one, I have become more interested. If this is a problem then why do Glocks have such a big hype. To me, in order for a gun to be reliable and durable it should be able to handle loads far greater then normal, like my Ruger. If the gun can barely handle what you put in it then it's just a matter of time.
Does this problem include factory +P rounds.
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Don't sweat it, Lee. When I took the Glock armorer's course a few years ago, The instructor (Dudley Grounds) said that they actually recommend +P & +P+ ammo use in their guns. I have personally fired many thousands of reloads (my own) thru numerous Glock pistols without incident. I've even fired about 600 lead bullets (not recommended by Glock) in a day with no problem. I always fire a couple of jacketed bullets thru it after a mag or two of lead, just to keep fouling to a minimum. If you shoot lead bullets, don't let the barrel get too leaded up before firing jacketed, or the pressure might become too high from the reduced bore diameter & thus the stage is set for the infamous "Glock KB". Don't worry about carrying a Glock for a duty weapon. It'll work fine if you do your part. Be true to your equipment. The life you save might just be your own.
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"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."Ecclesiastes 10:2
Is this truly a problem with Glocks. I have heard of it but now, since as an LEO I will be carrying one, I have become more interested. If this is a problem then why do Glocks have such a big hype. To me, in order for a gun to be reliable and durable it should be able to handle loads far greater then normal, like my Ruger. If the gun can barely handle what you put in it then it's just a matter of time.
Does this problem include factory +P rounds.
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Don't sweat it, Lee. When I took the Glock armorer's course a few years ago, The instructor (Dudley Grounds) said that they actually recommend +P & +P+ ammo use in their guns. I have personally fired many thousands of reloads (my own) thru numerous Glock pistols without incident. I've even fired about 600 lead bullets (not recommended by Glock) in a day with no problem. I always fire a couple of jacketed bullets thru it after a mag or two of lead, just to keep fouling to a minimum. If you shoot lead bullets, don't let the barrel get too leaded up before firing jacketed, or the pressure might become too high from the reduced bore diameter & thus the stage is set for the infamous "Glock KB". Don't worry about carrying a Glock for a duty weapon. It'll work fine if you do your part. Be true to your equipment. The life you save might just be your own.
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"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."Ecclesiastes 10:2
I don't shoot lead through mine as a choice despite being a hygeine fanatic. I have shot several thousand FMJ factory reloads that are produced nearby. Some local LEO's use them for qualification. They are soft shooting, accurate and very reliable. They cycle the Glock consistently. I was leary at first, but am pleasantly surprised by the quality.
On the other hand, I have shot a bunch of "factory" ammo that was unsatisfactory and not just from countries where I won't drink the water.
I also carry and shoot a lot of 165g Cor-bon +p in the gun. They always work, but seem a tad harsh. Still looking for the best combination in the gun for my current skills and mission in a defensive round.
On the other hand, I have shot a bunch of "factory" ammo that was unsatisfactory and not just from countries where I won't drink the water.
I also carry and shoot a lot of 165g Cor-bon +p in the gun. They always work, but seem a tad harsh. Still looking for the best combination in the gun for my current skills and mission in a defensive round.
WalterGAII
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I'm shooting my own reloads of .400 Cor-Bon and .45 through my G30. I would never shoot anybody else's reloads. Glocks handle reloads just fine. I've fired over 25,000 of my own fmj reloads through my G21.
most Kb's happen from being careless. Any unsupported chamber is prone to it.
The only reason you hear about more with Glocks is because ther are significantly more GLocks out there..
but if there were really a problem, 70% of the police departments in this country woudn't be using them...
The only reason you hear about more with Glocks is because ther are significantly more GLocks out there..
but if there were really a problem, 70% of the police departments in this country woudn't be using them...