How many rounds does it take to replace a Glock barrel?

For . 380, 9mm, . 45, and 10mm I recommend replacing every 5000 to 10,000 rounds. I also recommend that you use only Glock factory recoil springs.

Can you shoot reloads in a GLOCK?

This coupled with a good deal of research from experienced competitive shooters, a couple having fired over 150,000 reloaded rounds through GLOCK barrels over the course of a decade. Here is the conclusion of these shooters. Reasonably reloaded rounds are not dangerous to shoot in GLOCK barrels.

What are GLOCK barrels coated with?

Highlights: Available threaded and non-threaded as well as uncoated or coated in black nitride, this match grade drop-in barrel is made of 416-R stainless steel.

How many rounds can you put through a Glock before cleaning?

Some users clean their guns after 500 or 1000 rounds, while others strip it after heavy use. There’s no specific time to strip and clean your Glock 17.

How often should a GLOCK pistol be cleaned?

Your GLOCK pistol should be cleaned and lubricated: When it’s brand new, before it’s fired for the first time. After each time it’s fired. At least once a month, if it hasn’t been used in that time.

Do aftermarket Glock barrels make a difference?

More often than not, people interested in replacement barrels for their Glock want competition-grade barrels that can help increase accuracy when squeezing off rounds. Many competitive shooters swear by these match-grade aftermarket Glock barrels when using premium ammunition.

Are stock Glock barrels good?

From a dependability level, the KKM barrels are still very reliable and function perfectly within factory spec rounds, however I noted with the 9mm barrel used in this build that the KKM barrel would not feed some of my 9mm “turds” (sloppy reloads) where the stock barrel chews through them just fine.