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Other Ammunition Calibers => Reloading => Topic started by: Bat Rastard on May 25 2018 07:48:09 PM MDT

Title: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: Bat Rastard on May 25 2018 07:48:09 PM MDT
Do you get the "Glock Smiles" like you do in 10mm?
Title: Re: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: The_Shadow on May 25 2018 09:09:41 PM MDT
It is possible if pushed too hard, remember the 45 is lower pressure to start and even at Plus Pressure they still don't get into the 10mm territory.  In my range pick ups I have seen case expansion very low and near the extractor cut.  Therefore I use my LEE FCD as a pass through sizer and it works to improve reliable feeding.


The SAAMI MAP for the 45ACP +P is 23,000 PSI.
Title: Re: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: sqlbullet on May 26 2018 09:46:28 AM MDT
It is pretty unlikely unless you are way over pressure.

Cartridge brass has a yield strength of 11,000 PSI to 65,000 PSI, depending on temper.  Even moderately tempered brass is strong enough in the head region not to yield at 45 ACP or +P pressures.

45 Super, maybe, at 28,000 psi.  And 460 Rowland at 40,000 psi would be pretty similar to 10mm.
Title: Re: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: Pumpkinheaver on May 31 2018 10:28:52 AM MDT
I've never seen Glock smiles in .45 cases out of a Glock loaded by me or in factory loads. .45 acp is a pretty low pressure round.
Title: Re: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: tommac919 on May 31 2018 12:04:11 PM MDT
Not seen it either..... and I was pushing a 230gr rn into the 45super load range by the books
Title: Re: reloading 45acp in glocks
Post by: Kenk on May 31 2018 04:13:23 PM MDT
I've never loaded them up very hot, so it hasn't been an issue thus far