GordonB Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 Have a couple of questions about the Glock 37's new round.. 1. Is the case the same as a .45 ACP but just cut down? (As in, can I just trim 45 ACP brass and use them for the new G37.) 2. Is the diameter of the bullet the same as the .45 ACP? (As in, can I use normal [and widely available] .45 ACP bullets for reloading the G37?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullseyekp Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 I don't know much about this gun or cartridge but I have seen quite a few posts on GlockTalk about it. Although it may occasionally be a bastion of hate and verbal abuse, informational threads are there, you just have to find them! Try the "General Glocking" section. Then again, someone here may have all the info you could ever want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intel6 Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 My inderstanding of the round it that it is basically a shortened .45 ACP but like the 10mm/40 I think it has a small primer? If that is indedd the case then shortening .45 ACP wouldn't work too well. Again, as I understand it, the .45 Glock round uses the same bullets as the .45 ACP but it uses them on the lighter end of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 If you are seeking .45 ACP w/ small pistol primer pockets, the Federal non-toxic factory ammo comes with cases that have small primer pockets - I hate the stuff since it really boogers up my reloading sessions w/ the 650. No idea abou the new .45 Glock ammo though. Didn't see it at this weekend's GSSF. Anyone see one up close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Glock Racing Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 I shot one a few weeks ago. Standard .451 bullets. As I recall the case specs have not been finalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 CGR, After shooting the 37, what are your impressions about it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs Bunny Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 "The bullet diameter is very definitely .451, and the shellcase has been purpose built from the ground up. New head dimensions, new inside profile, beefier web, etc., etc. The only feature shared with ".45 Auto" here is the outside body diameter." From: http://communities.prodigy.net/sportsrec/g...lock37.html#en3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Glock Racing Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I've never been a fan of speer ammo, they seem to load it for max muzzle flip but aside from that it show fairly nice. Felt a lot like a G22 with lawman 180s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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