Lead bullets from XD

[indy245]

Is there any reason not to shoot lead bullets out of my .45ACP?


Indy.

 

[johnle]

None

 

[Sam06]

Yes they will pollute the environment and cause Global Warming:barf:

Not really I am just in a good mood today. I shoot mostly lead bullets, By that I mean Cast Lead Bullets.

 

[Sturmgewehre]

I shoot nothing but lead out of my XD. You should be fine.

 

[Wheel-Gunner]

But it would be a problem with a Glock right?

(Not to sidetrack the thread, but I am considering the both the XD and Glock in a .45ACP)

 

[overkill556x45]

I lent my buddy a box of 200gr LSWC's that I loaded for my 1911 and it choked on 2/3 of them. Maybe my 1911 likes a different OAL, or his XD doesn't like LSWC's? ( I load plenty long. Same OAL as WWB 230gr ball and they work well in my 1911)

 

[Shane Tuttle]

I've used reloaded lead bullets in both of my XDs and they don't descriminate. They spit out whatever it gets fed...

Take note that the lead bullets I used were of good quality and they were assured they weren't too soft.

But it would be a problem with a Glock right?

It's contested that lead bullets shouldn't be used in polygonal barrels. Some have claimed no problems, but I wouldn't personally recommend it.

If you have a few bucks extra and still want the Glock, there are quality aftermarket rifled barrels for Glocks that are a drop in replacement at decent prices.

 

[lee n. field]

Is there any reason not to shoot lead bullets out of my .45ACP?

No reason not to.

I shoot cast lead through my XD40 all the time.

 

[WESHOOT2]

to the Glock

Yes, lead bullets may create safety issues IF YOU DON'T CLEAN YOUR BORE.
Regularly, with a more intense schedule of cleaning.

Visit GlockTalk forum for further lead-bullet discussion