Do not use reloads in glocks?

[Daffsbro]

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[TitanCi]

Although I don't know much about rolling my own loads, I'd say stay away from them unless you know what you're doing (i.e. correct amounts and such). I've seen pictures of new pistols pissed away because they shot bad loads! but then again, if you know your ish, then you should be all good!

more importantly to me, I wouldn't want to void the warranty cuz if they state not to, and something does happen if you shoot with your reload... you're screwed!

[HCz]

The problem with reloads is that there is bigger chance of overcharge, so to make sure they don't get entangled in lawsuits or other headaches, they put that up there. I shot a lot of reloads through my Glock and it works just fine. BUT! I heard that LEAD bullets are not good for the barrel. So don't use bullets without copper jacket.

[Fjold]

Just about all manufacturers void their warranties if you use reloads.

It hasn't stopped me for the last 29 years

[bombadillo]

How do they know what you were shooting for warranty info unless you divulge that. I've seen the rentals that we shoot down here at our local range and they pump through "load-x" reloads and miwall reloads all day without a hitch. Unless you're going to be using super hot loads that its not intended for, go for it.

[gottarollwithit]

As long as your loads are within spec and you aren't using lead cast bullets, you'll be fine. Cast bullets and the factory Glock barrel (polygonal) are a no no. You can swap the barrel out to allow you to shoot lead cast though.

I think a lotta mfg's rec against reloads.

[THT]

Roll your own and don't use lead cast bullets. If you choose to use lead cast, clean your gun frequently to avoid overpressure situations that could lead to a kaboom.

[Redhawker]

That's just so they don't get sued...if you know what you're doing use the reloads.

[CSACANNONEER]

Just about all manufacturers void their warranties if you use reloads.

It hasn't stopped me for the last 29 years

I sent a 1911 off to Kimber for repair along with a note about it going through about 25,000 of my reloads. They replaced the broken hammer, fixed several other little problems that I had listed, replaced the night sites because THEY thought the sites were a bit dim (they were still brighter than some "new" site I've seen for sale) and sent it back to me without charging me a penny. Some manufacturers realize that reloads aren't any worse for a gun than factory loads. Most, if not all, top competitors, who shoot Glocks, load their own ammo in order to get their gun to perform exactly how they want it to.

[locosway]

The Glock 20 I ordered doesn't fully support the cartridge. So reloads can be an issue if it's over charged. The first thing I plan on doing is get an aftermarket barrel that does fully support the cartridge.

See, I never had this issue with my 1911 or HK.

[Jicko]

Hi, got my Glock 19 on Sunday. It says not to use Reloaded ammo on the gun case. Is this true? I just started reloading I have made a bunch of test ammo so far to see how much powder to use. And I have primed about 500 more and just need to add the powder and bullets once I find out the right ammount of powder to use.

Can I use reloads or not in my glock?

I have about 20k+ rounds (yes, k..)... of my own reloads thru my glock... it is still running flawlessly...

[THT]

The Glock 20 I ordered doesn't fully support the cartridge. So reloads can be an issue if it's over charged. The first thing I plan on doing is get an aftermarket barrel that does fully support the cartridge.

See, I never had this issue with my 1911 or HK.

That's the case with all Glocks...it's how they're designed. The .40/.45/10mm have a little less support than the 9mm and is suspected to contribute to the higher rate of KBs in those calibers than 9mm.

[ro442173]

If you care about about the warranty then don't do it... get an after market barrel. Otherwise, go for it.

[locosway]

That's the case with all Glocks...it's how they're designed. The .40/.45/10mm have a little less support than the 9mm and is suspected to contribute to the higher rate of KBs in those calibers than 9mm.

Yes, that's my only complaint about Glocks so far, although I've never shot one yet. I've owned 1911's and HK's but now that I've sold all of them (aside from my one 1911 from 1918) I really want a 10mm, so Glock was really my only option. Hopefully I like it (I've been talking trash on Glock for years... )

[bohoki]

shhh dont tell glock but i have sent many a reload through my glock

to use lead i use a stainless barrel that is conventionally rifled

any gun can blow up but so far me and my g21 has been fine

only had to replace the extractor once
i'm looking for a stainless one for my 17 but i dont want to pay more than $75 so i keep hunting


after seeing lots of .40 brass (i end up with bags of the stuff since i only use 9 and 45) 40 kind of scares me how some are kind of ballooned near the base

none of my 45 brass looks like that