New Member, First Handgun, Ammo Question

Kjott21 · December 16, 2004, 04:34 PM

Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and new to handgunning. I recently purchased a Glock 27 for concealed carry. I carry in a Blade-Tech UCH which I am very happy with (except for needing to buy new pants to accomadate). I don't know what else to tell everyone about myself so I will go into my question. I am a member of a sportsman's club and they have an indoor range but the only drawback is that they do not allow any jacketed bullets. I know that you are not supposed to fired lead bullets in a Glock, but can you? The reason that I ask is because I know you are not supposed to shoot reloads either, but many do. I would like to shoot indoors and at their competitions but not if it is unsafe. Thank you all for your input in advance!

Ozzieman · December 16, 2004, 04:59 PM

I think that it has somthing to do with the type of groves that they use in the barrell and they way that they lead up, I bought one for my wife and and have never shot lead through it, sorry not much help but this I know, when a manufacture says NO then you better not.

mete · December 16, 2004, 06:15 PM

I would never trust purchased reloads. As for the use of lead, there are those who do shoot lead bullets in their glocks .HOWEVER they thoroughly and often clean their guns .Of course the amount of lead deposited in the barrel depends on a number of factors , hardness lube, velocity. Keep it clean.

WillBrayjr · December 16, 2004, 06:36 PM

Use total metal jacket bullets. These are available from CCI/Speer in their Blazer and Lawman line. You can also use frangible(I think I spelled that right) rounds. Check out: www.midwayusa.com. There are also other ammunition websites you can look at for range safe ammunition.

dairycreek · December 16, 2004, 06:49 PM

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I know that you are not supposed to fired lead bullets in a Glock, but can you?

Unfortunately for your situation the answer to your question is no. It is really unsafe to used leaded bullets in Glocks. It can end up being dangerous to you and your Glock pistol. Good shooting

Kjott21 · December 16, 2004, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the input. I guess that I won't be doing any shoots indoors for a while.

Majic · December 17, 2004, 01:12 AM

You can purchase a aftermarket barrel that has conventional rifling for the Glocks. Then the use of lead bullets won't be a problem.

Ozzieman · December 17, 2004, 06:05 AM

I personaly am a little surprised that the range has that rule.
I live in a moderate city in Indiana and we have 4 indor ranges, All different models of Detroit bullet trap systems and all allow jacketed bullets, In fact there is some considering stoping the use of lead due to possible health issues.
I would look into it a little more. What are there reasionings for not allowing jacketed rounds. That would stop a lot of people from using there ranges. There are a lot of people that dont reload and want to shoot semi autos.
Ask a few more questions there, or try to find another range, but never, NEVER give up shooting.
Good luck to you, the fact that you decided to purchase a firearm makes you a better person in my eyes.

rkc · December 20, 2004, 05:04 PM

West Coast Bullets

Zero Bullets

Rainier bullets

for plated bullets at almost lead bullet prices

maybe more I missed

polygonal rifling just isn't compatible with lead but seals better and gives higher velocity with jacketed bullets

Doerdie · December 20, 2004, 05:11 PM

As far as buying reloaded ammo, I bought reloaded ammo for 7 years for my 9mm, 38 amd 44 mag. Never had a problem with any. Always used jacketed bullets, however.

December 16, 2004, 04:34 PM	#1
Kjott21 Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Posts: 9	New Member, First Handgun, Ammo Question Hello everyone! I am new to the forum and new to handgunning. I recently purchased a Glock 27 for concealed carry. I carry in a Blade-Tech UCH which I am very happy with (except for needing to buy new pants to accomadate). I don't know what else to tell everyone about myself so I will go into my question. I am a member of a sportsman's club and they have an indoor range but the only drawback is that they do not allow any jacketed bullets. I know that you are not supposed to fired lead bullets in a Glock, but can you? The reason that I ask is because I know you are not supposed to shoot reloads either, but many do. I would like to shoot indoors and at their competitions but not if it is unsafe. Thank you all for your input in advance!

December 16, 2004, 04:59 PM	#2
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	No lead in a glock, thats what Glock says I think that it has somthing to do with the type of groves that they use in the barrell and they way that they lead up, I bought one for my wife and and have never shot lead through it, sorry not much help but this I know, when a manufacture says NO then you better not.

December 17, 2004, 06:05 AM	#8
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	JKOTT dont give up I personaly am a little surprised that the range has that rule. I live in a moderate city in Indiana and we have 4 indor ranges, All different models of Detroit bullet trap systems and all allow jacketed bullets, In fact there is some considering stoping the use of lead due to possible health issues. I would look into it a little more. What are there reasionings for not allowing jacketed rounds. That would stop a lot of people from using there ranges. There are a lot of people that dont reload and want to shoot semi autos. Ask a few more questions there, or try to find another range, but never, NEVER give up shooting. Good luck to you, the fact that you decided to purchase a firearm makes you a better person in my eyes.

December 20, 2004, 05:04 PM	#9
rkc Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: South Posts: 295	West Coast Bullets Zero Bullets Rainier bullets for plated bullets at almost lead bullet prices maybe more I missed polygonal rifling just isn't compatible with lead but seals better and gives higher velocity with jacketed bullets __________________ rkc

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December 16, 2004, 06:15 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	I would never trust purchased reloads. As for the use of lead, there are those who do shoot lead bullets in their glocks .HOWEVER they thoroughly and often clean their guns .Of course the amount of lead deposited in the barrel depends on a number of factors , hardness lube, velocity. Keep it clean.

December 16, 2004, 06:36 PM	#4
WillBrayjr Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 1,881	Use total metal jacket bullets. These are available from CCI/Speer in their Blazer and Lawman line. You can also use frangible(I think I spelled that right) rounds. Check out: www.midwayusa.com. There are also other ammunition websites you can look at for range safe ammunition.

December 16, 2004, 09:00 PM	#6
Kjott21 Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Posts: 9	Thanks for the input. I guess that I won't be doing any shoots indoors for a while.

December 17, 2004, 01:12 AM	#7
Majic Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Posts: 3,888	You can purchase a aftermarket barrel that has conventional rifling for the Glocks. Then the use of lead bullets won't be a problem.

December 20, 2004, 05:11 PM	#10
Doerdie Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 171	As far as buying reloaded ammo, I bought reloaded ammo for 7 years for my 9mm, 38 amd 44 mag. Never had a problem with any. Always used jacketed bullets, however.