Mark K Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I am one that uses a Lee "U" die to eliminate the Glock bulge when loading my 40s and 9s, because I primarily shoot 2011 type guns. However, I am working with a new member of our shooting community that wants to start reloading. He shoots a G34 only. Should he bother with a "U" die? Seem like it would not matter. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) It depends on the pistol. I have seen some Glocks that don't like "Glocked" brass. The only way to be certain is to start reloading and use the barrel of his G34 to gauge the reloads. IMO the EGW U die is a great tool but it also reduces the life of the brass because of "overworking" it. It can't hurt to use it, you just have to replace the brass a little bit more often. Edited February 26, 2009 by Cy Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerbender Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have a 34, 19, and a 22 with a Lone Wolf 40 to 9 conv. bbl which does have a tighter chamber. I reload on a SDB and my ammo works in all of them without a hitch. When I started looking into this most said it was a non-issue with the 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownhemi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I use a Lee resizing die in my Dillon 650 to eliminate ther "Glock Bulge", I found my production Glock (stock barrel) didn't like the bulged brass. Using the Lee resizer gives me ammo that I have 100% confidence in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris iliff Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I shoot 9mm open and use the Lee U-die. I quit counting the # of times I could reload 1 piece of brass. I think I was at the 7th or 8th time. I know it is probably different with different headstamps, but is there a general rule? As of now I shoot them till they split or the primer pockets get loose. Basically i wouldn't worry about any "overworking" issues. I see that as negligible as far as $ goes. The U-die "benefits" far outweigh any negatives (if you could find any) that exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Never a problem here with my Glock nines in well over 10K rounds... practice brass on its 6th loading. I would think he should be good to go without anything special. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yes. The safety margin alone is reason enough to run one. Set back is one of those failures we can't afford to experience. The U die really helps in that department. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have and use both the udie and the Dillon die- for all my 9mm open or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Manley Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yes. The safety margin alone is reason enough to run one. Set back is one of those failures we can't afford to experience. The U die really helps in that department.Jim +1. I run them for every caliber I load, as much for the case tension (especially, in .40) than anything else. Cheap insurance, IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I like the Dillon dies for all my Glocks. 50,000+ rounds and maybe 25 out of spec rounds. The Glocks don't hammer the cases nearly as much as 9mm Major guns... When the headstamp has flattened to the point that I can barely read it, I don't bother reloading them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Thank you all for great information. Mark K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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