Reloading and Shooting Lead Cast VS FMJ

[downzero]

I am just going by these articles:

Barrels and Bullets: Conventional Versus Polygonal Rifling - HUMAN EVENTS

TopGlock.com: glockfaqs

The Gun Zone -- Glock Manual's Ammo Page

Wilson Combat and Glock

But I thought Glock said in black and white not to use lead? Now you're quoting other sources? What about Glock?

 

[GhostofWinter]

But I thought Glock said in black and white not to use lead? Now you're quoting other sources? What about Glock?

ya must have missed the link to the 2003 Glock annual so I will post it again....

The Gun Zone -- Glock Manual's Ammo Page

 

[downzero]

ya must have missed the link to the 2003 Glock annual so I will post it again....

The Gun Zone -- Glock Manual's Ammo Page

Why don't you read it again? It says precisely what I said in my first post to you. Glock warns against the use of ALL handloaded ammo. It says nothing about lead vs. jacketed or otherwise.

 

[GhostofWinter]

Why don't you read it again? It says precisely what I said in my first post to you. Glock warns against the use of ALL handloaded ammo. It says nothing about lead vs. jacketed or otherwise.

Maybe you are having trouble reading red letters then. Let me quote it here for ya.

From page 8 of the 2003 Glock Annual:

1. Why can't I shoot lead bullets in my GLOCK?

1. GLOCK rifling is hexagonal or octagonal for better bullet-to-bore seal. Lead builds up more quickly in these types of rifling and the lead build-up will increase chamber pressures to an unsafe level.

 

[downzero]

Maybe you are having trouble reading red letters then. Let me quote it here for ya.

From page 8 of the 2003 Glock Annual:

1. Why can't I shoot lead bullets in my GLOCK?

1. GLOCK rifling is hexagonal or octagonal for better bullet-to-bore seal. Lead builds up more quickly in these types of rifling and the lead build-up will increase chamber pressures to an unsafe level.

I see text that says that on the website, but not a scan of the page. I have never read that in a Glock manual. I can't say for certain that it's not there, but I haven't seen it.

I can say that I've shot hundreds of moly coated bullets through a Glock barrel and never had a problem. I know a ton of other people who do the same, including at least one USPSA GM.

YMMV.

 

[XtremeVel]

I see text that says that on the website, but not a scan of the page. I have never read that in a Glock manual. I can't say for certain that it's not there, but I haven't seen it.

I can say that I've shot hundreds of moly coated bullets through a Glock barrel and never had a problem. I know a ton of other people who do the same, including at least one USPSA GM.

YMMV.

Last week I would of said the warning was there. But after looking for it page by page, it is not ! Glad I didn't make a bet as to it.

This was dicusssed in a thread just last week. I learned then there is no warning as to shooting lead in the manual itself, just a warning as to shooting reloads.

I had to call Glock on another issue and asked. Of course they said not to shoot lead along with ANY reload. They cited what has already been said here. POTENTIAL for leading , causing dangerous pressures. It's strictly a reliabilty issue. They will never give the "Ok" not knowing if A person is attentive to whether they are getting any leading or not.

you can shoot lead fine as long as you either use a proper load, or simply clean often. If still worried about it, buy a $100.00 Lone Wolf barrel.

 

[backporch plinker]

Ive seen lead bullets shoot more accuratly than any jacketed . So much cheaper too. Im ready to go lead' in everything I shoot. Ive used cast lead in my deer hunting .44 pistol for years with better results,Ive learned they are not inferior to jacketed.

 

[indyjoe]

Ive seen lead bullets shoot more accuratly than any jacketed . So much cheaper too. Im ready to go lead' in everything I shoot. Ive used cast lead in my deer hunting .44 pistol for years with better results,Ive learned they are not inferior to jacketed.

I've seen that as well. For higher powered or faster loads, often a gas check style of lead bullet is all that is needed to eliminate leading.

 

[backporch plinker]

Well,I wont use lead in my AR15 [or that type weapon ] I must correct. But yes all else I will

 

[indyjoe]

Well,I wont use lead in my AR15 [or that type weapon ] I must correct. But yes all else I will

Anything with gas ports, it makes sense to keep jacketed, I agree.