Glock 26 9mm reloads

dball01 · March 23, 2010, 10:09 PM

I am new to pistol reloading, although I've been reloading for rifles for 30+ years, so am not a novice.

I just got a Glock 26 and have begun shooting it a fair amount using my reloads. I have experienced several jams, wherein the round would not chamber completely, or in some cases it fired but would not eject.

I'm just using a single stage RCBS press, and some Herters dies that I got from a friend.

Any suggestions as to why I'm getting this jamming?

Thanks everybody.

Edward429451 · March 23, 2010, 10:55 PM

What kind of bullets are you loading?

epr105 · March 23, 2010, 11:39 PM

Without knowing all of the specs of the ammo you made I can take a guess.
1 OAL What is the length of the cartridge
2 Bullet what type and NO LEAD unless you put in an aftermarket barrel.
3 Crimp is a big thing and you can over crimp and the cartridge will not head space correctly.
I just want to say the 26 if forgiving and I have put many of my reloads through mine. The spring on the extractor could be weak. Look at a fired cartridge and see if there is any scraped brass off at the case mouth if there is you may want to change the spring.
Ed

dball01 · March 24, 2010, 10:11 AM

I have only loaded 115 and 124 gr FMJ bullets so far.

How can one tell if the crimp is correct?

I doubt the spring would be weak as it is a new gun.

greyson97 · March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM

are you shooting unjacketed lead bullets?

Charles Ellis · March 24, 2010, 10:42 AM

I bought a large lot of 9mm range brass for reloading and I had a similar problem.What i discovered was that some of the rounds had been fired in something with a chamber that was so large the cases expanded to the point where it was impossible to properly resize them.When you are resizing be very alert for any cases that are abnormally difficult to resize and discard them.This solved my problem and I hope it helps you.

Edward429451 · March 24, 2010, 10:55 AM

If you are loading lead bullets then that is prolly the problem. Glocks are very persnickety when it comes to lead reloads functioning. I fiddled and fiddled with them to get them to run and did do it but anything you have to work that hard at to get to work is a red flag.

Get yourself a real steel pistoland be done with the frustration and worry

Sixer · March 24, 2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

I have only loaded 115 and 124 gr FMJ bullets so far.

Pick up a Lee Factory Crimp die.

Ozzieman · March 24, 2010, 06:27 PM

I agree with Sixer, ether a factory or a taper crimp die, takes all the guess work out of 9mm. I load for my 26 and never a FTF.

litesong · March 24, 2010, 06:45 PM

dball01 wrote:
I am new to pistol reloading, although I've been reloading for rifles for 30+ years, so am not a novice.
I just got a Glock 26 and have begun shooting it a fair amount using my reloads. I have experienced several jams, wherein the round would not chamber completely, or in some cases it fired but would not eject.
Any suggestions as to why I'm getting this jamming?
==========================================
litesong wrote:
If your cases look good after firing (but not ejecting), are you using good pistol reloading data? Might you need stronger loads? Stronger reloads could give your auto mechanism the boost needed for positive ejections & chamberings, as well as improved accuracy. If your rifle reloading was for bolt-actions & not for semi-auto rifles, you need to know that semi-autos (whether rifle or pistols), will not cycle properly with loads that are too weak.

physikal · March 24, 2010, 06:52 PM

Not to sound harsh or anything. But why even bother with a crimp on a 9mm? I thought the taper was enough?

dfe2240 · March 24, 2010, 08:14 PM

What is your cartridge overall length? Jam problems are frequently associated with a COL that's too long or too short. I load 115 grain FMJ and JHP for my Glock 19 and and Glock 22 with 9mm conversion barrel and haven't had an feed or ejection issues. I seriously doubt that your pistol is the problem- even if it does have non-steel components.

voyager4520 · March 25, 2010, 01:12 AM

I know nothing of reloading, but maybe the bulge in the case from the area near the feed ramp is contributing to the feed problems?

WESHOOT2 · March 25, 2010, 04:34 AM

Could you please offer your load specifics?

Bullet maker and weight.
Powder(s) and charge.
Case and primer brand.
OAL.
Tooling used.

We can help.....(if we have more info).

March 23, 2010, 10:09 PM	#1
dball01 Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 28	Glock 26 9mm reloads I am new to pistol reloading, although I've been reloading for rifles for 30+ years, so am not a novice. I just got a Glock 26 and have begun shooting it a fair amount using my reloads. I have experienced several jams, wherein the round would not chamber completely, or in some cases it fired but would not eject. I'm just using a single stage RCBS press, and some Herters dies that I got from a friend. Any suggestions as to why I'm getting this jamming? Thanks everybody.

March 23, 2010, 11:39 PM	#3
epr105 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Location: Sullivan County, New York Posts: 241	Without knowing all of the specs of the ammo you made I can take a guess. 1 OAL What is the length of the cartridge 2 Bullet what type and NO LEAD unless you put in an aftermarket barrel. 3 Crimp is a big thing and you can over crimp and the cartridge will not head space correctly. I just want to say the 26 if forgiving and I have put many of my reloads through mine. The spring on the extractor could be weak. Look at a fired cartridge and see if there is any scraped brass off at the case mouth if there is you may want to change the spring. Ed __________________ Two to the chest and one to the head

March 24, 2010, 10:11 AM	#4
dball01 Member Join Date: March 14, 2008 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 28	More info I have only loaded 115 and 124 gr FMJ bullets so far. How can one tell if the crimp is correct? I doubt the spring would be weak as it is a new gun.

March 24, 2010, 10:30 AM	#5
greyson97 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,284	are you shooting unjacketed lead bullets? __________________ "Some people think they can outsmart me. Maybe, maybe. I've yet to meet one that can outsmart bullet." -Heavy si vis pacem, para bellum

March 25, 2010, 01:12 AM	#13
voyager4520 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2009 Location: SE Colorado Posts: 840	I know nothing of reloading, but maybe the bulge in the case from the area near the feed ramp is contributing to the feed problems? __________________ Glock 23,27

March 23, 2010, 10:55 PM	#2
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	What kind of bullets are you loading?

March 24, 2010, 10:42 AM	#6
Charles Ellis Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Location: conroe,texas Posts: 200	I bought a large lot of 9mm range brass for reloading and I had a similar problem.What i discovered was that some of the rounds had been fired in something with a chamber that was so large the cases expanded to the point where it was impossible to properly resize them.When you are resizing be very alert for any cases that are abnormally difficult to resize and discard them.This solved my problem and I hope it helps you.

March 24, 2010, 10:55 AM	#7
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	If you are loading lead bullets then that is prolly the problem. Glocks are very persnickety when it comes to lead reloads functioning. I fiddled and fiddled with them to get them to run and did do it but anything you have to work that hard at to get to work is a red flag. Get yourself a real steel pistoland be done with the frustration and worry

March 24, 2010, 06:27 PM	#9
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	I agree with Sixer, ether a factory or a taper crimp die, takes all the guess work out of 9mm. I load for my 26 and never a FTF.

March 24, 2010, 06:45 PM	#10
litesong Junior Member Join Date: February 26, 2010 Posts: 9	dball01 wrote: I am new to pistol reloading, although I've been reloading for rifles for 30+ years, so am not a novice. I just got a Glock 26 and have begun shooting it a fair amount using my reloads. I have experienced several jams, wherein the round would not chamber completely, or in some cases it fired but would not eject. Any suggestions as to why I'm getting this jamming? ========================================== litesong wrote: If your cases look good after firing (but not ejecting), are you using good pistol reloading data? Might you need stronger loads? Stronger reloads could give your auto mechanism the boost needed for positive ejections & chamberings, as well as improved accuracy. If your rifle reloading was for bolt-actions & not for semi-auto rifles, you need to know that semi-autos (whether rifle or pistols), will not cycle properly with loads that are too weak.

March 24, 2010, 06:52 PM	#11
physikal Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2008 Posts: 135	Not to sound harsh or anything. But why even bother with a crimp on a 9mm? I thought the taper was enough?

March 24, 2010, 08:14 PM	#12
dfe2240 Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Posts: 56	What is your cartridge overall length? Jam problems are frequently associated with a COL that's too long or too short. I load 115 grain FMJ and JHP for my Glock 19 and and Glock 22 with 9mm conversion barrel and haven't had an feed or ejection issues. I seriously doubt that your pistol is the problem- even if it does have non-steel components.

March 25, 2010, 04:34 AM	#14
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	if you please Could you please offer your load specifics? Bullet maker and weight. Powder(s) and charge. Case and primer brand. OAL. Tooling used. We can help.....(if we have more info). __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"