reloading for a glock

I have a question about reloading for my glock 40 cal,i am new to reloading
so i was needing you glock guys that reload to give me youre opinion.
i know that i would need to get a aftermarket barrel if i ussed casted
lead bullet;i havent got into that yet so i use jacketed bullets,but
a guy i know that reloads and shoots a glock says i would need a
different barrel to shoot my reloads,has anyone got a opinion about this?

You can shoot cast lead boolits in a Glock barrel...no problem

If you are worried about it...buy a lone wolfe barrel

I reload for all my glocks. you need to use jacketed bulets

I've been shooting hard cast lead bullets in Glocks with stock barrels since my dad bought his Gen 1 Glock 17 in 1986. To get good accuracy out of them you need to shoot the heavier weight bullets in the desired caliber. I use 145 grain projectiles for 9mm, 180 grain for 40S&W or 10mm, and 230 grain for 45acp. If you keep the velocity down to 1000 feet per second or below leading of the barrel is not a problem, over 1000 feet per second it is.

A word of warning here "Do NOT exceed maximum velocities or pressures specified in your reloading data for your specific load"! Just because you won't get barrel leading doesn't mean its a good idea to push a 230 grain .45 acp slug 1000 feet per second unless you are doing it in a weapon set up for .45 Super! ;-)

Hope this information helps you.

I have a book on shooting glocks in competition that discusses reloading. It says that the danger from shooting lead from the Glock barrel only arises when there is significant build up of lead.

I shoot only jacketed bullets for mine, but if you clean it after shooting, I doubt it would be a problem.

My uncle shoots 147gr lead round noses. I shoot the same bullet with a jacket. Can't tell a difference in how they shoot.