Glock 21 SF and lead bullets?

[sumoj275]

OK, I have a chance to get a Glock 21SF but if I get it I want to shoot lead bullets through it. From what I understand I would need to get a different brl that is designed for lead, is that correct? Is there one brl maker better than another?

 

[mmchambers06]

Correct. You need a barrel with standard rifling.

Lone Wolf Dist. is the cheapest ($100) and have some variance on accuracy. Some people have great results, some people don't. KKM and Barsto are a bit nicer and command a higher price. IMO, they're not worth paying nearly twice as much for.

I'd just go with the LWD and plink away...You'll love the 21SF, by the way.

 

[Shadowrider]

Or you could try it as is. Many people shoot them out of Glocks to good effect, but YMMV. If it doesn't work go with another barrel.

 

[J.P.]

No, you don't necessarily need another barrel....but it sounds like you should get one.
If I were buying a barrel I'd get a Barsto

 

[Werewolf]

Glocks use polygonal rifling. For some reason that style is more prone to collecting lead than standard rifling. Anyone know why? I sure don't.

Back when I owned a G22 I shot lead out of it - usually 200 to 300 rounds per range trip. Never had a problem.

But then I religiously deleaded the barrel after every range trip.

 

[SoonerTactical]

It is completely against everything that Glock puts out, both to the public and to its armorers, to shoot lead through a Glock.

On a personal note, if you don't go crazy and religiously delead the barrel like Werewolf says, you should be fine.

But...you've been warned, and I won't be responsible.