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40S&W in a Glock ?

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jonm:

--- Quote from: sidearm1 on November 19, 2012, 02:21:16 PM ---Loaded for 40 S&W Glocks a long time with no problems.  Never exceed the loads listed in the Hornady book, always full length resize.  Have not seen any problems.  Earlier the reloading companies were stating that the 40 S&W reload problems were with lead bullets and lead buildup in the barrel causing the overpressure.  I don't load lead in anything other then 38 Special.

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how long does your brass last in your second gen

unfy:
I shoot lead through my Sig P229 .40s&w frequently.  Just a matter of tailoring the load to reducing fouling.

Concerning the second gen glocks and reloads -> case head separation seems like it'd be more prone due to the extra stress of repeated bulge busting.  Any proper inspection of brass should weed out problem cases though.  I can't imagine there being any concerns of it being a polymer pistol... all of the critical bits are made of metal after all.

The picture posted jonm does a great job at demonstrating the not-quite-full support in some pistols, though.  Similarly, I'll echo his statement concerning pressures in the 40 vs 45... the 45 is a far lower pressure rating... thus far less of an issue.

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