Aftermarket Barrel for Glock?

[Jeff Koke]

I've been reading ( yes, some more ;) ) about reloading and the stock Glock barrel. What's your take on the need to use a "fully-supported" barrel when using your own reloads?

With the cost of brass as high as it is, I'd rather ensure that my barrel isn't going to render my brass useless for reloading.

Your thoughts?

[Rick Simes]

I've reloaded a kazillion rounds of 9mm for my Glocks. You'll never have an issue as long as your shooting a Glock factory barrel. If you try to use Glock brass in something like a BarSto you'll have problems. The BarSto has a far tighter chamber and many rounds will not chamber fully due to the slight bulge at the base. I've tried all the dies that are recommended to eliminate the "Glock" bulge, none of them were satisfactory. The thickness of the shell holder and the die bevel required for progressive reloading make it impossible to resize all the way down to the extractor groove. The only thing that will eliminate the bulge completely is the Case Pro roller sizer. It sandwiches the case between two plates. The case is sized all the way down to the extractor groove. It is however, very expensive. I decided to give up the hassle of a match barrel and have been shooting the stock Glock barrel ever since. It will shoot anything you put in it, no hassle, no worry- you'll sleep better.

[Jeff Koke]

I've reloaded a kazillion rounds of 9mm for my Glocks. You'll never have an issue as long as your shooting a Glock factory barrel. If you try to use Glock brass in something like a BarSto you'll have problems. The BarSto has a far tighter chamber and many rounds will not chamber fully due to the slight bulge at the base. I've tried all the dies that are recommended to eliminate the "Glock" bulge, none of them were satisfactory. The thickness of the shell holder and the die bevel required for progressive reloading make it impossible to resize all the way down to the extractor groove. The only thing that will eliminate the bulge completely is the Case Pro roller sizer. It sandwiches the case between two plates. The case is sized all the way down to the extractor groove. It is however, very expensive. I decided to give up the hassle of a match barrel and have been shooting the stock Glock barrel ever since. It will shoot anything you put in it, no hassle, no worry- you'll sleep better.

Thanks, Rick. You and one other person have both suggested I just stay with the factory barrel. Sounds like one less expense in my book. :D