razerok1 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 i just picked up a 35 to shoot limited im debating weather i should shoot jacketed bullets or pick up a kkm and shoot lead.?? what do you guys think and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Depends on you. Are you reloading? Fmj is more expensive and has less smoke. Shooting lead will save money but will create more smoke. I shoot lead bullets, the only time I notice the smoke is if the sun is just right and even then I don't have a problem shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razerok1 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Yes I reload I shoot Lead through my 34 I just don't feel comfortable shooting lead at major pf through the stock barrel in 40 The smoke doesn't bother me I don't realize it when I'm shooting anyway. Im just torn between shooting jacketed or picking up a kkm to shoot lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 It sounds like shooting lead would be a good option to save more money and shoot more over time for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have decided that the cost savings isn't worth messing with lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 +1 and I'll drive less and use the gas money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOvalBruin Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I paid for my lone wolf G35 barrel with my first order of bear creek bullets. For a KKM it might make 2 orders but it’s still worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 180 grain Montana Gold CMJ's $303.00 per case BBI 180 grain moly $208.00 per case. Montana golds are awesome but I just cant afford them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have decided that the cost savings isn't worth messing with lead. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiDirkona Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Shooting lead gets my cost down to around $30 per k (casting my own) so for me, the savings are massive by not shooting FMJ. I'm willing to deal with the extra smoke at the massive price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odawgp Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I went with kkm, I have to load the lead real short 1.110 in my 40 to get them to chamber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I went with kkm, I have to load the lead real short 1.110 in my 40 to get them to chamber Did you throat or ream the chamber on your KKM Match barrel? The Gunsmith/Match version is "shorter" (extra material) for availabilty of fit in aftermarket slides. Just thought I'd mention it, if you didn't already know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I shoot only moly bullets. Hardly any smoke, almost as cheap as lead, no jacketed/premium prices. You may find otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I've had a SL barrel in my 34 since I got it. Shoot lead thru it for local club matches.. Area match I put in the factory and shoot jacket. Clean up is easy using 000 or 0000 steel wool with only 4 or 5 passes and it is clean.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 If you can get a good deal on quality lead, get the barrel and go for it. It's not about saving money. It's about shooting more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalebg Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 i just picked up a 35 to shoot limited im debating weather i should shoot jacketed bullets or pick up a kkm and shoot lead.?? what do you guys think and why? Just shoot cast bullets out of the stock Glock barerll. I did it for years.... 25k through my 35. Just don't shoot a bunch of cast then shoot jacketed....or the barrell may bulge. You can buy cast bullets here..... www.shooterready.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I shoot only moly bullets. Hardly any smoke, almost as cheap as lead, no jacketed/premium prices. You may find otherwise. Me too... Stock G24 barrel and BBI moly coated bullets... love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Just shoot cast bullets out of the stock Glock barerll. I did it for years.... 25k through my 35. Just don't shoot a bunch of cast then shoot jacketed....or the barrell may bulge. Some folks have had very bad experiences shooting lead through the stock bbl. It really seems to boil down to excessive leading that isn't dealt with before high pressure problems occur. High quality cured hard cast bullets along with frequent and conscientious inspection and cleaning of the bore might explain why some do fine with lead, and others don't. eta: I have trouble dealing with the smoke, so I am willing to pay more for jacketed for matches. Edited March 23, 2011 by kevin c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBets Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The cost savings for lead go up dramatically the bigger the caliber. 9mm saves me some, but when I started using it in 45 is when I really noticed a difference. 1000 FMJ 45s at their cheapest are around 115 bucks and I can now cast that many for 10 bucks in lead and supplies. That adds up very quickly but also takes times. It's all about what your time is worth to you Bets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 100 dollars get me 2000 180lfp hard cast bullets, compared to 136 for 1000 MG 180fmj shiped or even 110 for 1000 extreme 180 plated bullets from TJ Conevera's, Inc if he has any. That is a pretty good savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biloxi23 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Glock 35 stock barrel, Precision 185 grain moly, Winchester Superfield powder: makes major with no leading, and doesn't seem to foul teh internals as badly as some of the other loads do. And man, the difference in smoothness at teh same velocity over the jacketed bullets is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Glock 35 stock barrel, Precision 185 grain moly, Winchester Superfield powder: makes major with no leading, and doesn't seem to foul teh internals as badly as some of the other loads do. And man, the difference in smoothness at teh same velocity over the jacketed bullets is amazing. "smoothness"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biloxi23 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 An official"Southern term," meaning the cycle is very smooth with minimal muzzle flip. I know it's probably not the correct technical jargon, but it's what I got. You know how us uneducated, gun-toting Southerners are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razerok1 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Glock 35 stock barrel, Precision 185 grain moly, Winchester Superfield powder: makes major with no leading, and doesn't seem to foul teh internals as badly as some of the other loads do. And man, the difference in smoothness at teh same velocity over the jacketed bullets is amazing. care to share a little more info on that load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiDirkona Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 The targets don't care if you hit them with lead or jacketed... The more you reduce your cost, the more shooting you can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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