Feedback on reloading for Glock .45

[Bill92869]

Got the bug for a Glock so I'm doing my due diligence. It seems the chamber of the Glock model 21 (45acp) that I shot was a tad oversize. Does anyone reload for a Glock 21? If so, any issues? Also some of my lite target loads, loads that work in five other .45's I own, did not eject in the Glock I tried so again I assume that full or close-to-full power loads are needed for reliable function, comments?

[Waldo]

I've been reloading for my 21 for some years now, and it's not like a 1911 where you can use powder puff charges and lead semi-wadcutters.

Gave up trying to get 185 and 200 grain jacketed bullets to function reliably and have stuck to 230 FMJ with a charge of either Unique or Bullseye.
No problems and good accuracy.

[bohoki]

i reload but i only use my reloads in a stainless barrel

so if i use the factory barrel i only shoot factory loads but reload them with my cast lead

it works fine with 4.8 bulls with 200 swc and 4.5bulls 230 lrn

heck they even work out of my +17 kriss bottom

[freakshow10mm]

I loaded for my G30 OEM for a few years and then went KKM for lead. I ran either HS6 or WSF.

[hill billy]

I have reloaded for my 21 for a while and have no issues. I load mostly to the hilt but run some batches at about 80% and have had no issues.

[SCMA-1]

I've used mostly 185 and 200gr SWC loads for my Glock 21; perfectly reliable and the stock barrel shoots lead just fine. If you want to load for minor PF, get a reduced power recoil spring from Brownells (get a steel recoil spring guide while you are at it).

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[Waldo]

I forgot to mention that I did run into a situation where the Dillon Square Deal I was using didn't size the case down far enough, even when set to the shell plate with the ram in the up position. Tons of FTF (about 70%). In hindsight, it could have been worse with the gun firing out of battery.

Solved the problem the way any gun/reloading nut would do...I bought a 650! (but still use the Square Deal with new brass)

As a side note, take a look at the primer strikes from your Glock. If they are off center, I've been told that the gun needs to be pulled from the line right away as it is close to firing out of battery. Either needs a cleaning or an ammo check.

[SCMA-1]

I forgot to mention that I did run into a situation where the Dillon Square Deal I was using didn't size the case down far enough, even when set to the shell plate with the ram in the up position. Tons of FTF (about 70%). In hindsight, it could have been worse with the gun firing out of battery.

Solved the problem the way any gun/reloading nut would do...I bought a 650! (but still use the Square Deal with new brass)

As a side note, take a look at the primer strikes from your Glock. If they are off center, I've been told that the gun needs to be pulled from the line right away as it is close to firing out of battery. Either needs a cleaning or an ammo check.

That's interesting.....I've never experienced that situation and I also load on square deals. Every now and then I'll drop some of my loaded rounds into a cartridge gauge and they are pretty much always in spec. If your ram isn't getting full travel, it could be because your square deal is getting loose/worn out and may require a rebuild; at the very minimum you want to have dillon send you a complete set of nylon bushings for your press to tighten it up and make sure you have full travel.

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[Ugly Dwarf]

Can't speak to the square deal issues (I load on a 550), but I've had excellent luck loading jacketed in 185, 200 and 230 weights over AA #2 and #5. Only issue being that the gun get's dirty on the slide within 1/4" of the muzzle.

Much like my G17, it eats everything I've tried to feed it.

I recently got into casting for a few different calibers, but have yet to run any lead down the G21 factory barrel. I just need to find a time when I can do proper load work up and make sure the barrel doesn't start to lead up.

[bruceflinch]

You have to remember the Glock Factory barrel has an unsupported chamber.

Full length case resizing is neccessary to shoot the reloads, for reliability. I don't shoot a Glock. And I don't reload any Glock-shot brass.

[bohoki]

You have to remember the Glock Factory barrel has an unsupported chamber.

Full length case resizing is neccessary to shoot the reloads, for reliability. I don't shoot a Glock. And I don't reload any Glock-shot brass.

thats weird so what do you do with all the ones that have the rectangular mark on the primer?

[freakshow10mm]

You have to remember the Glock Factory barrel has an unsupported chamber.

Every single firearm has a less than 100% supported chamber. Everything from my KKM Glock barrel to my 1911 to my .375 H&H Magnum Encore pistol running 65,000psi has a less than full supported chamber.

[bohoki]

Every single firearm has a less than 100% supported chamber. Everything from my KKM Glock barrel to my 1911 to my .375 H&H Magnum Encore pistol running 65,000psi has a less than full supported chamber.

i guess the term people should be using is excessively throated

[AJD]

I reload for my G21 and have had no problems so far. I have been using xtreme 230gr plated bullets behind 6.4gr of WSF with a O.A.L of 1.270" I started with 5.8grs and worked up to 6.4gr. Even at the low starting charge it extracted the fired casing, although it seemed a little weak. I probably could go a little higher but the 6.4 load works good for me. Just work your chosen powder or load up like you would in any other cartridge for any other gun slowly and you should be o.k.

[Blademan21]

[QUOTE=Waldo;2491039]I forgot to mention that I did run into a situation where the Dillon Square Deal I was using didn't size the case down far enough, even when set to the shell plate with the ram in the up position. Tons of FTF (about 70%). In hindsight, it could have been worse with the gun firing out of battery.


Waldo--Your bullet seating die might not have been giving you a good crimp, by not allowing the round to chamber correctly. Whenever I change bullets weights that require a different crimp, I use the barrel as a gage. I place a loaded round into the chamber. If it is crimped and sized right, the round will rest well into the barrel like a factory round,and then I will tighten down the dies lock ring. My 2 cents.