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Old 12-11-2009, 01:59 PM
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I am a brass whore. At the range I pick-up other peoples leavings. Whenever I see a Glock in operation especially a .40, I expect bulged cases in my pick-ups. Obviously it is enough of a problem that RCBS sells a full length sizing die and I think promises one for .45 ACP as well. I expect this is mostly once fired because reloaders tend pick-up their own brass.
Several years ago I had the urge to shoot .45 Super in a 1911, step one said the experts; a fully supported barrel.
Obviously there is a great deal of difference between the pressures in a .40 and .45ACP which may be why my range pick-ups in .45 seldom are a problem.
I am not altogether convinced that resizing the bulged cases is a solution to the problem IF you plan to fire them in an unsupported chamber again. (Confession; I do not own any plastic pistols)
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