Berry's plated bullets in Glocks

My Toy · March 17, 2013, 12:36 PM

I know Glock warns against firing lead bullets in their pistols; I believe it has to do with the type of rifling found in Glock barrels. Is it OK to fire plated lead bullets (like Berry's) in Glocks. I'm just about out of my Winchester FMJs in 9mm and 45 but I have some Berry's plated. Thanks.

the jigger · March 17, 2013, 01:10 PM

I had a Glock 21 and a 23 that shot Berry's without issues for over five years.
That said remember to reduce your FMJ loads.

BigDinFL · March 17, 2013, 01:30 PM

Been shooting plated bullets in my 2 9mm Glocks for about 15 years now - no issues, clean up easily

serf 'rett · March 17, 2013, 01:40 PM

I don't own a Glock, but I do shoot Berry's Bullets in my 9mm Kahr P9 and 40S&W Baby Eagle; both of which have a polygonal barrel. I've not seen lead build up from plated bullets.

Some folks replace the polygonal barrel in their Glock with a grooved or rifled barrel, allowing them to shoot lead.

arch308 · March 17, 2013, 01:48 PM

I've been using them in my Glocks in 45 and 9mm. I just load them with the jacketed bullet loads. I love 'em!.

chris in va · March 17, 2013, 01:58 PM

Bare lead can be used in the factory 45 barrel without issues. I speak from experience, and others will tell you the same thing.

My Toy · March 17, 2013, 03:48 PM

Thanks for all the info; looks like I can keep running.

March 17, 2013, 12:36 PM	#1
My Toy Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Posts: 26	Berry's plated bullets in Glocks I know Glock warns against firing lead bullets in their pistols; I believe it has to do with the type of rifling found in Glock barrels. Is it OK to fire plated lead bullets (like Berry's) in Glocks. I'm just about out of my Winchester FMJs in 9mm and 45 but I have some Berry's plated. Thanks.

March 17, 2013, 01:10 PM	#2
the jigger Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 43	Berry's in Glocks? I had a Glock 21 and a 23 that shot Berry's without issues for over five years. That said remember to reduce your FMJ loads. __________________ GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!! If you're gonna get old you better be tough;Gettin' old ain't for sissies!!

March 17, 2013, 01:30 PM	#3
BigDinFL Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 897	Been shooting plated bullets in my 2 9mm Glocks for about 15 years now - no issues, clean up easily __________________ “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” - Robert McCloskey

March 17, 2013, 01:40 PM	#4
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,040	I don't own a Glock, but I do shoot Berry's Bullets in my 9mm Kahr P9 and 40S&W Baby Eagle; both of which have a polygonal barrel. I've not seen lead build up from plated bullets. Some folks replace the polygonal barrel in their Glock with a grooved or rifled barrel, allowing them to shoot lead. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.

March 17, 2013, 01:48 PM	#5
arch308 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 705	I've been using them in my Glocks in 45 and 9mm. I just load them with the jacketed bullet loads. I love 'em!.

March 17, 2013, 01:58 PM	#6
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	Bare lead can be used in the factory 45 barrel without issues. I speak from experience, and others will tell you the same thing.

March 17, 2013, 03:48 PM	#7
My Toy Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Posts: 26	Thanks for all the info; looks like I can keep running.