G29 Failure to Feed Hard Cast

[Patriot]

Glocks are not designed to shoot lead.
Aside from that your failure to feed issues could be from the non "slick" nature of hard cast lead.
Get a KKM barrel and polish up the feed ramp. You'll be fine.

There is a difference between hard cast and lead. Glock released a statement years ago telling people to only shoot jacketed bullets from their pistols. Other companies use polygonal rifling in their barrels but have not issued the same warning. In my experience, pure lead bullets are a bad idea due to fouling. But a hard cast bullet should not be a problem if sized correctly. However, it is important to note that Glock has come out and made it clear that only jacketed bullets should be used. Using a hardcast bullet will most likely void the warranty.

[Overkill338]

Is there any benefit using a non captured spring vs a captured setup?

[my_old_glock]

Is there any benefit using a non captured spring vs a captured setup?

The spring can be changed faster on the non-captured rod. It also has the benefit of allowing the rod to go flying across the room, in your eye, into the weeds or dirt, or into a river, lake or pond if it slips while you are putting it in or taking it out of the gun.

A captured spring doesn't have those benefits. You can easily turn your captured rod into a non-captured rod by loosing the end piece (screw) that captures the spring.

My opinion is a captured rod is better.


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[Overkill338]

Who makes the best metal captured rod? Also does Tungsten really reduce recoil?

[my_old_glock]

Who makes the best metal captured rod? Also does Tungsten really reduce recoil?

[my opinion] Tungsten guide rods only make your wallet and/or bank account lighter. They don't significantly reduce recoil. Some professional shooter claim the tungsten rods help, but I doubt it. If you want a little more weight towards the front, get some stick-on lead wheel weights and put them on the bottom of the dust cover.

I do not know who makes the best METAL captive rods. I like the ones with a hex at both ends because they are easier to tighten and loosen. I have one for my G20, but I want another one, and can't find one. I got it off eBay a year or more ago. The seller is no longer online.


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[ragsflh]

lead dont feed as good as jacketed bullets.i change out all glock barrel to storm lake or kkm.my 2 cents

[4949shooter]

Strange, this same ammo feeds fine out of my G20. Perhaps something is different internally between the two models.

[my_old_glock]

Strange, this same ammo feeds fine out of my G20. Perhaps something is different internally between the two models.

The incline of the barrel is steeper with the shorter barrel and slide of the G29.



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[4949shooter]

The incline of the barrel is steeper with the shorter barrel and slide of the G29.



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