Coated bullets in Glocks

[Edcnh]

I was wondering if anyone has used coated bullets such as Berry’s Bullets or Missouri Bullet Hi-Tek bullets in a Glock?

 

[D Rock]

I currently use Berry's plated in all of my pistols, including Glocks with no issues. I've also used The Blue Bullets coated bullets in my Glocks with no issues.

I stopped using The Blue Bullets just because I noticed a chemical smell when shooting. Probably not an issue for most people but I'm a little chemical sensitive.

Dave

 

[Rule3]

Yes you can. Berrys are plated not coated. Coated is coated and yes they are fine in Blocks.

Why coated? They are less money than plated or FMJ. I personally do not use Plated.

 

[kidneyboy]

I have shot 10s of thousands of coated bullets from many manufacturers through a bunch of different Glocks with zero issues.

 

[rfwobbly]

I'm wondering if your question has to do with loads for coated bullets, or more toward the suitability in Glock polygonal rifling ?

I can address the first part....
• The hard part about any lead bullet is getting a size that fits. If it doesn't seal in your barrel, then you'll get advanced leading.
• The main thing about the Hi-Tek coating is a huge reduction in smoke, since there is no "bullet lube".
• After lots of experimentation, I've come to the conclusion that Alliant Sport Pistol has distinct advantages with coated bullets.
• Lastly, one of my very favorite 9mm bullets isn't a 9mm bullet at all !! I found it on the MBC web site under 38Super...
https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=334&category=5&secondary=26

 

[kidneyboy]

I've never in 45 years of reloading used coated bullets. Sorry can't help. I really don't understand the need for them. Maybe someone can enlighten me.

Safer to handle, no leading.

 

[Bill M.]

For me coated or plated bullets are cheaper and more available than plain lead bullets. The reason I load them instead of jacketed bullets is so that I can load them slower than the jacketed bullet loads. For me coated or plated makes up more than 90 percent of my handgun shooting. If you are happy with what you are shooting then I guess there is no need to try them. I read some naysaying before I tried them but so far have nothing but good experience with the plated and coated bullets I have tried.

 

[mokin]

I'm wondering if your question has to do with loads for coated bullets, or more toward the suitability in Glock polygonal rifling ?

I can address the first part....
• The hard part about any lead bullet is getting a size that fits. If it doesn't seal in your barrel, then you'll get advanced leading.
• The main thing about the Hi-Tek coating is a huge reduction in smoke, since there is no "bullet lube".
• After lots of experimentation, I've come to the conclusion that Alliant Sport Pistol has distinct advantages with coated bullets.
• Lastly, one of my very favorite 9mm bullets isn't a 9mm bullet at all !! I found it on the MBC web site under 38Super...
https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=334&category=5&secondary=26

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I've shot lots off MBC from Glocks without a problem. Just to be safe I always scrubbed the bore pretty well.

That's interesting rfwobbly. I just ordered a bunch of 9-Cone from MBC. It's too bad they weren't offering the sample packs that they have in the past last time I ordered.

 

[Englishmn]

No problems with powder coated in my glock 23.

 

[bullseye308]

I cast and coat my own and have fired many thousands through my g17, 17L, and an 8” AR-9 with no problems at all. Like any other bullet size is king, and the lack of smoke is great too.

 

[Olon]

Powder coated lead bullets from thebluebullets.com do a good job in my Glock 23. I've recovered them after shooting and the powder coating holds up really well. Just like with lead, you need to make sure you have enough bell in the case mouth when you seat em or the coating will shave right off.

 

[Edcnh]

Thanks for all the info!

 

[Master Blaster]

A couple years ago I tried coated bullets from Penn bullet co, my go to for cast bullets. What I discovered is they generate acrid fumes that bother my lungs after about 40 rounds at my indoor club.

I do not have this problem with plain cast bullets.
When you use coated bullets some of the coating vaporizes. You have no idea what you are breathing. Plated is vastly superior.

 

[Olon]

A couple years ago I tried coated bullets from Penn bullet co, my go to for cast bullets. What I discovered is they generate acrid fumes that bother my lungs after about 40 rounds at my indoor club.

I do not have this problem with plain cast bullets.
When you use coated bullets some of the coating vaporizes. You have no idea what you are breathing. Plated is vastly superior.

Haven't noticed anything like that myself but I dont shoot Penn bullets and I shoot exclusively outdoors.

 

[ATLDave]

A couple years ago I tried coated bullets from Penn bullet co, my go to for cast bullets. What I discovered is they generate acrid fumes that bother my lungs after about 40 rounds at my indoor club.

I do not have this problem with plain cast bullets.
When you use coated bullets some of the coating vaporizes. You have no idea what you are breathing. Plated is vastly superior.

I agree with a lot of this, but I would much rather RO someone at an indoor match running coated bullets than bare lead. The bare lead is so much smokier, and I have to believe has more atomized lead in it.

But I mostly stick with plated and jacketed for my indoor shooting.