Using Reloads in a New Gun

[rembonjaski]

Sorry if this is in the wrong section - I tried a search but didn't have any luck.

So I just purchased my first new handgun (Sig) and I've been reading that if anything goes wrong using reloads, the warranty is void. Then, of course, I read lots of threads from people saying they've run thousands and thousands of rounds of "X-Brand" reloads without a hitch.

With the shortages and the costs being what they are at the moment, what are the real risks of using reloads for range practice, assuming they are purchased from somewhere like LAX Ammo, or other reputable dealers?

I'm sure some will say the extra $0.50 a round is worth the piece of mind, but that $0.50 can add up pretty quickly.

Thanks.

[350skylark]

i dont think theres any problem shooting reloads, only reason i dont shoot reloads right away from a new gun is because i want to make sure the gun functions perfect with factory ammo, then ill reload my own ammo

edit: also if your purchasing reloads from a reload manufacturer your pretty safe, unless your purchasing from jim bob down the street ide say your good to go

[joelogic]

All gun manuals say no reloads for Liability reasons.

Its your gun, its your choice.

[glock7]

I use my own reloads. Others? Not at all.my choice.

[JagerDog]

Sig doesn't know if you're shooting reloads. That said, if forensics point to an over pressure load, Sig isn't liable regardless of the source.

[SNCaliber]

what I've been told is high quality high tolerance reloads are okay as long as the tolerances match factory ammo or better, I try to shoot at least 200 factory rounds through a new gun before going to reloads.

[gemoose23]

Shoot what you got. I'd buy from a proven reload vendor, miwall etc.

I am currently shooting a new gun that has only eaten lead cast bullets, 400 rounds soo far, 20,000 more to go.

I haven't noticed any difference in barrel cleanup, than my 1911 that I shot both jacked and my reloads through.

[xtremepb]

You should have no trouble running reloads through the gun. However, I usually run full powered new factory ammo through a new gun to ensure the gun works and if any problem arises it can be attributed to the gun not the ammunition.

[asm_]

I don't see a problem between using reloads and a new gun. When reload is done correctly, it's every bit as good as the factory load. Now, if the reloads were hand loaded where every grain of powder is carefully measured, size of the case carefully inspected, you can bet these reload is going to out perform the factory machine loads.

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[Ninja45]

I reload and had feed 97% reloads to all my pistols and rifles, new, used, or otherwise. Like someone has said, if you buy from a reputable reloader like Miwall, LoadX, and other similar dealers...you should be get to go. If you experience FTF, FTE, etc in your new pistol when using reloads...then buy a box of factory loads to ascertain that problem is not ammo related.

[Whatisthis?]

My Glock 20 has never seen a factory round... And it probably never will. Just doesn't make sense to if I can reload for it.

[rembonjaski]

I don't mind dealing with FTF's and FTE's...more practice on clearing failures! I was a little more concerned about damage, and then Sig saying, "oh, it looks like you were using improper ammo, we won't fix this" but it sounds as if they wouldn't be able to tell.

I guess I'll stick to high quality factory stuff for the home and reloads for the range.

Thanks for all the feedback.

[firebert]

Just buy your reloads from licensed and insured reloaders (Miwall, LAX, etc) and you'll be good. But IMO they are a big ripoff right now.. doubleing their prices since last year. I am able to get ammo at half their prices at walmart these days.