Reloads and Glock pistols

[Sid]

A fellow at my club told me that reloads cannot be used in Glock 9mm pistols because of the special rifling in the barrel. Is this true?

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[Gun Surfer]

I reload all the time for my Glock. I use jacketed bullets, not lead. The rifling does not like lead bullets There may be a way someone has found to get lead bullets to work, but I am not aware of it. Since 9mm jacketed bullets remain relatively cheap, I recommend just using those.

[S.A. Boggs]

I got to play around with the Glock's when they first came out and discovered they are first rate guns. Problem is tha the rear chamber is not fully supported and weaken's the brass for reloading. Lead bullet's should never be used due to the construction of the bore, jacketed is what the bore was designed to use. Remember, this firearm is a Parabellium and was not designed for the brass to be reused. If I owned a Glock in any caliber I would first replace the tube with one that is fully supported and can use lead. I turned down a .45acp Glock (@ a fantastic price) due to the tube that comes with it.
Sam

[Former Cav]

There is some guy (glockmeister I think) that sells you a barrel for your glock that allows you to shoot lead bullets as it has the standard rifling.
H&K has the same Polygonial (spelling?) rifling in their barrels as well.
I have used SWC LEAD bullets, but I've always "wiped the bore" out with a FMJ at the bottom of the magazine.
Have NOT had any troubles although I have since given up the practice as I have bought a CCW piece that does NOT have that problem.
HTH
Bob

[Gun Surfer]

You have to watch carefully how many times you reload the 9mm cases. After several loads they may weaken and not hold the bullet anymore. Since the little 9mm case holds powder charges similar to .45 ACP, pressure can jump real fast if the bullet is pushed down when chambering. Everytime I go to the range, I come back with at least 25 - 50 once fired pristine 9mm brass, so I have every incenting to keep reloading regardless of limited brass life :-)