Reloading Glock brass?

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I really want to get into reloading 9mm. I shoot a Glock 17 and I'm worried that the brass will "bubble" from the Glock due to the unsupported barrel. Is this a real concern or am I just reading too much "internet expert" comments? Do I need to get a roll sizer for the brass after picking up my brass from my Glock? Not sure if I'm using all the right terminology and I hope my question is clear enough to get some answers:)
Thanks from a noob to reloading.

Eric
 
You can buy a Lee Bulge Buster set, which has a push through resizer die, similar to a bullet resizing die, if the Glock bulge is a concern for you. Go to the Lee Factory Sales website and look for the Bulge Buster kit under Lee Case Conditioning Tools. Sorry direct linking is not allowed for non-sponsors, and rightly so.

I don't use this die in spite of gathering range brass with the dreaded bulge specially on .40 cal shot in Glocks.

I just use the Lee 4-die pistol die set that include a factory crimp die, no problem in Norkie NP58.
 
I reload 9mm for my Glock 17 and have found that the bulge is not a problem. Like easyrider said be sure to get the factory crimp die (4 die set) and it will be like a 2nd resize on the finished round.

The best way to check is to pull the barrel from your pistol and use it as a go/no go gauge. The rounds should drop into the barrel and sit flush with the end for proper headspace. If they don't, I run them through the resize or fc die again and this fixes the problem.

Rounds that go easily into and out of my Glock barrel function fine in all of my other 9mms.

Cactus


The other thing that helps is to not load to full power for paper punching. I load on the high side of the mid point load in the manual and this will extend the life of your brass.
 
This is not an issue. Resize as usual and you won't have any problem. You can get the Lee Factory Crimp Die for extra insurance but you will be fine without it,
 
There is a similar thread in the pistol/revolver forum. Have a look at some of the comments there too.
Bottom line, load away and have fun. You'll be fine if u follow the proper steps
dB
 
i shot 8000 9mm rounds, reloaded out of my glock last year, never seen a problem, chamber check every round and it should be good.
 
I think your all good man. My buddy and i reload 9mm, he's got the G17. Never an issue. Cycles any reload we have ever done, no worries on bulging.

Oddly enough i only ever saw his G17 jam twice (any sort of limp wrist issue aside). And it was factory ammo! FTF both times!! WTF!!?? And the thing eats some of the sketchiest ammo i've seen !! Who knows....
 
Freedom Ventures said:
Glock 9s don't bulge as a rule. The problem lies in the 40s. You're good to go.
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Well, I have been re-loading for my Glock 22 for the last 16 years, and the Glock "bulge" has never been a problem for me....Many of these Glock 22 Ka-Boom`s are the result of people using brass well past their prime (re-loaders are cheap s.o.b.`s), and/or trying to load their brass beyond specs, looking for the "hot" load....People hear that Glock`s are "indestructible" so they think they can ignore basic re-loading rules.....And Glock`s are not the only firearm with the so-called unsupported chamber.....
 
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