I am quite aware of the Glock bulge in .40 S&W. Is there much of an issue in reloading 9mm for Glocks????
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No problems with the 9mm. When glock first made the 40 they just stuck a 40 barrel in the 9 mm and cut a sloppy chamber to make it feed.
No problems with the 9mm. When glock first made the 40 they just stuck a 40 barrel in the 9 mm and cut a sloppy chamber to make it feed.
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Yes, the bulge has been an issue in all of their calibers for me, 9mm especially. The fix for me was to use the Lee Factory Crimp Die, or the EGW 9mm Sizing die. The "screw the dillon sizing die down another turn" has never worked for me. The Glock bulge has driven me nuts.
Yes, the bulge has been an issue in all of their calibers for me, 9mm especially. The fix for me was to use the Lee Factory Crimp Die, or the EGW 9mm Sizing die. The "screw the dillon sizing die down another turn" has never worked for me. The Glock bulge has driven me nuts.
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Please do not use the Lee FCD to crimp your cases, the sizing ring resizes the bullet which is not a good thing, instead throw the crimping portion in the trash and add the Lee Bulge Buster to what's left, it now will be a push through sizing die like the Redding GRX for less than half the cost, I do this to all my Glock brass, feeding is 100%, and accuracy is good.
Please do not use the Lee FCD to crimp your cases, the sizing ring resizes the bullet which is not a good thing, instead throw the crimping portion in the trash and add the Lee Bulge Buster to what's left, it now will be a push through sizing die like the Redding GRX for less than half the cost, I do this to all my Glock brass, feeding is 100%, and accuracy is good.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is there much of an issue in reloading 9mm for Glocks???? </div></div> Not for me, running a Dillon 650 and standard dies. Perhaps contrary to what others have experienced I have not noticed any difference in 9mm brass that has been fired from a Glock compared to any other pistol.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is there much of an issue in reloading 9mm for Glocks???? </div></div> Not for me, running a Dillon 650 and standard dies. Perhaps contrary to what others have experienced I have not noticed any difference in 9mm brass that has been fired from a Glock compared to any other pistol.
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I had noticed, as well as been told, the .40 & 10mm are the worst...stands to reason due to higher pressures. One of the beautiful things about fully supported handgun chambers is the ability to reload without any issues. I'm listening and still open to more opinions. TY
I had noticed, as well as been told, the .40 & 10mm are the worst...stands to reason due to higher pressures. One of the beautiful things about fully supported handgun chambers is the ability to reload without any issues. I'm listening and still open to more opinions. TY
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I have loaded thousands of 9mm brass, and glock belly is always an issue. I load on a 650 with dillon dies. I usually try to weed out the badly bulged brass before i dump them in the casefeeder. I would also like to know an easy fix.
Very seldom will it jamb my sig but the xd is picky
I have loaded thousands of 9mm brass, and glock belly is always an issue. I load on a 650 with dillon dies. I usually try to weed out the badly bulged brass before i dump them in the casefeeder. I would also like to know an easy fix.
Very seldom will it jamb my sig but the xd is picky
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I've loaded thousands of 9mm from who knows where without issue. They feed in my HKs without any problem.
I've only fired 600 or so in a Gen3 G17. No issues there and it was the same ammo I had been firing in my HK previously.
I load on a 650 with Dillon dies.
Are you worried you won't be able to shoot it in a Glock or some other weapon?
I've loaded thousands of 9mm from who knows where without issue. They feed in my HKs without any problem.
I've only fired 600 or so in a Gen3 G17. No issues there and it was the same ammo I had been firing in my HK previously.
I load on a 650 with Dillon dies.
Are you worried you won't be able to shoot it in a Glock or some other weapon?
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The H&Ks have fully supported chambers so thats why you don't have any issues....no bulge. I'm after info about brass that came from Glock 9s and going back into Glock 9s.
The H&Ks have fully supported chambers so thats why you don't have any issues....no bulge. I'm after info about brass that came from Glock 9s and going back into Glock 9s.
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Redding GRX straightens all the 40 cases I scrounge right out. It's one extra step, but it's pretty quick. Spend the extra 8 bucks and buy the bottle adapter, and then screw a 2 liter coke bottle onto it. Spray a little lube in a big baggie of brass, and go to town. Then size 'em and flare 'em and done.
Redding GRX straightens all the 40 cases I scrounge right out. It's one extra step, but it's pretty quick. Spend the extra 8 bucks and buy the bottle adapter, and then screw a 2 liter coke bottle onto it. Spray a little lube in a big baggie of brass, and go to town. Then size 'em and flare 'em and done.
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I must comment on 427 Cobra's remarks. The Lee crimp die does size down the bullet...if the bullet is crooked and bulges the case upon seating. That is, as I understand it, the reason for the carbide ring. It is very difficult to always seat those short bullets straight, causing a one sided bulge in the case at the bullet base. The carbide ring removes that bulge, insuring that the loaded round will chamber without hanging up. If using a progressive loader you won't always catch the bulged case, making a failure to feed stoppage a real possibility. I doubt that most folks would be able to tell the difference in accuracy from the resized bullet/case at pistol ranges...especially if in a hurry such as a firefight. The Glock bulge is different and the dies mentioned take care of that problem. Two different problems and two different solutions to those problems. The other positive feature of the Lee Die, is that the factory crimp feature will allow enough crimp to prevent the bullet from being driven deep into the case on feeding and bouncing on the feed ramp. A really deeply seated bullet can raise pressures to the point that the case WILL rupture. The Bulge Buster and the Factory Crimp Die are good insurance that when the chips are down, reliabilty is foremost. JMHO
I must comment on 427 Cobra's remarks. The Lee crimp die does size down the bullet...if the bullet is crooked and bulges the case upon seating. That is, as I understand it, the reason for the carbide ring. It is very difficult to always seat those short bullets straight, causing a one sided bulge in the case at the bullet base. The carbide ring removes that bulge, insuring that the loaded round will chamber without hanging up. If using a progressive loader you won't always catch the bulged case, making a failure to feed stoppage a real possibility. I doubt that most folks would be able to tell the difference in accuracy from the resized bullet/case at pistol ranges...especially if in a hurry such as a firefight. The Glock bulge is different and the dies mentioned take care of that problem. Two different problems and two different solutions to those problems. The other positive feature of the Lee Die, is that the factory crimp feature will allow enough crimp to prevent the bullet from being driven deep into the case on feeding and bouncing on the feed ramp. A really deeply seated bullet can raise pressures to the point that the case WILL rupture. The Bulge Buster and the Factory Crimp Die are good insurance that when the chips are down, reliabilty is foremost. JMHO
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The H&Ks have fully supported chambers so thats why you don't have any issues....no bulge. I'm after info about brass that came from Glock 9s and going back into Glock 9s. </div></div>
I thought the "new" Gen3 and later Glock 9s had supported chambers ? Honestly I thought all of the Glock 9s had fully supported chambers. Not trying to get the thread off. If you know differently, PM me ?
FWIW, I spoke with a buddy that's shot a bunch of factory brass out of his glock and reloads on a Dillon w/ Dillon dies. No problems feeding the G19.
I'm sure some of the brass I'm using has been shot out of a Glock. It feeds in my Gen3.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The H&Ks have fully supported chambers so thats why you don't have any issues....no bulge. I'm after info about brass that came from Glock 9s and going back into Glock 9s. </div></div>
I thought the "new" Gen3 and later Glock 9s had supported chambers ? Honestly I thought all of the Glock 9s had fully supported chambers. Not trying to get the thread off. If you know differently, PM me ?
FWIW, I spoke with a buddy that's shot a bunch of factory brass out of his glock and reloads on a Dillon w/ Dillon dies. No problems feeding the G19.
I'm sure some of the brass I'm using has been shot out of a Glock. It feeds in my Gen3.
Re: Glock Bulge...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had noticed, as well as been told, the .40 & 10mm are the worst...stands to reason due to higher pressures. One of the beautiful things about fully supported handgun chambers is the ability to reload without any issues. I'm listening and still open to more opinions. TY </div></div>
Just to clarify basically all semi-autos currently have 'partialy supported chambers' the only guns your likely to see with fully supported chambers are revolvers glocks just have less suport then is common with many other partially supported chambers. Personally if it really bothers you I would just pick up a new barrel a lone wolf barrel is quite functional and under $200.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boltgunluvr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had noticed, as well as been told, the .40 & 10mm are the worst...stands to reason due to higher pressures. One of the beautiful things about fully supported handgun chambers is the ability to reload without any issues. I'm listening and still open to more opinions. TY </div></div>
Just to clarify basically all semi-autos currently have 'partialy supported chambers' the only guns your likely to see with fully supported chambers are revolvers glocks just have less suport then is common with many other partially supported chambers. Personally if it really bothers you I would just pick up a new barrel a lone wolf barrel is quite functional and under $200.
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I was informed directly from H&K and S&W and Ruger that theirs were fully supported. I can't remember what Sig stated.
I was informed directly from H&K and S&W and Ruger that theirs were fully supported. I can't remember what Sig stated.
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I've run thousands of reloads through a G19 (9x19mm) and G21 (45 ACP). No issues with either. I have no experience with the 40 S&W.
I've run thousands of reloads through a G19 (9x19mm) and G21 (45 ACP). No issues with either. I have no experience with the 40 S&W.
