I have a Glock 21, .45 ACP. I also have a Ruger Blackhawk Convertable .45 Colt / .45 ACP. What about using factory ammo in the Glock and then reloading the brass for the Ruger revolver in .45 ACP? I know they say you shouldn't shoot reloads in a Glock because of the unsupported chamber and all that but what about taking the once fired factory cases that come from the Glock and reload them mild for shooting in the revolver?? I hate to throw away brass. Bill T.

Also, has anyone experienced a blown case when using +P factory ammo in a Glock 21 or 30? Bill T.

If you stay away from the hotest loads in a Glock you won't have any problem with reusing the brass in the Glock. Careful loading and regular inspection of the brass [especially looking for thinning in front of the web] and you will be safe ! Much of the problem is from the anti-Glock crowd !!!

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Originally posted by mete:
Much of the problem is from the anti-Glock crowd !!!

That is the exact thing I was thinking. Bill T.

Most of the KB & stories about Glock brass come from guys hot rodding in the Glock. Shoot std. pressure handloads & the brass will get lost before you wear it out.

I've reloaded 1000's of rounds of brass fired in Glocks no problems.

The KaBoom issues are isolated to the .40 S&W and handloads, period. There is no reason not to reload for your 21. If you get your ejection port relieved so that brass doesn't hit as it ejects, you'll have brass that isn't scarred on the casemouth. If the scarring doesn't bother you, don't worry about it, but brass will last longer if you have the ejection port relieved.

Another vote here in favor. I reload my Glock with good results..and many years of it. Mine is the dreaded 40S&W too. The 45 ACP is much lower pressure and therefore even easier on brass.

You only issue MIGHT be that factory fired ammo cannot be sized enough to chamber in your revolver if you have a tight cylinder. The infamous case bulge may extend below where your sizer can reach. There are some solutions for this if you need it, if not, don't sweat it.

I've reloaded for Glocks w/factory barrels in 9mm,40,10mm,and 45ACP with no problems or even any bulges.