45 acp Brass Question - The Firearms Forum

76Highboy · 10-13-2012, 01:34 PM

I have two 45 semi-auto pistols. One is my Springfield XD45, and the other is my Ruger SR1911. So far the brass that I have been running through these two pistols are the original brass that I started with.

BUT,,, I was just given 62 pieces of 45 acp brass and I have no idea what they were shot through. It is my understanding that if they were shot through a Glock (unsupported chamber) that I should not reload them and then run them through my Springfield or my 1911. Is this correct and is there a way to know if they were shot through a Glock?

Thanks guys.

Twicepop · 10-13-2012, 01:56 PM

It shouldn't be a problem, the .45ACP is a low pressure round that most likely isn't going to bulge the cases even if shot in the unsupported glock chamber. Run the brass through your sizer die and look for signs of case bulging, if not present use it as any other brass that you may have. If it is slightly bulged, Lee and Redding make a die that will remove the bulge and allow proper chambering.

those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

76Highboy · 10-13-2012, 02:00 PM

Thanks Twicepop.

carver · 10-13-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I have two 45 semi-auto pistols. One is my Springfield XD45, and the other is my Ruger SR1911. So far the brass that I have been running through these two pistols are the original brass that I started with.

BUT,,, I was just given 62 pieces of 45 acp brass and I have no idea what they were shot through. It is my understanding that if they were shot through a Glock (unsupported chamber) that I should not reload them and then run them through my Springfield or my 1911. Is this correct and is there a way to know if they were shot through a Glock?

Thanks guys.

Just reload em, and shoot em! As you reload them just look for cases that are damaged, no matter what they were shot in.

312shooter · 10-13-2012, 02:23 PM

pretty sure the Glock issue is mainly the .40, a Glock smile is very easy to determine. A bulge at the bottom of the casing is evident, if it is ran through a resizing die a experienced reloader can pick up on the added resistance it takes to fold over that bulge, hence the "smile" I think you are fine with the 45acp's lower pressure.

Alpo · 10-13-2012, 02:57 PM

is there a way to know if they were shot through a Glock?

Look at the primer. Every other gun, that I'm aware of, puts a round dent. Glocks have a rectangular dent with a round one in the middle of it.

Now, this might have blown because it was shot in a 40 Glock, or because it is crappy Amerc brass. Why it blew is irrelevant. See the primer?

76Highboy · 10-13-2012, 03:34 PM

Thanks Ron. I have a bunch of 40 cal brass that was given to me over time and I looked at the primers and it looks exactly like the 40 cal in your pic. I just looked over the 45 acp brass and all of it has a small dimple and that is all.

Thanks Ron

aa1911 · 10-13-2012, 03:54 PM

I've not heard of any issues with .45 acp in the Glocks, like said it is mainly the .40 cal.

load 'em up and blast away!

25yretcoastie · 10-13-2012, 07:27 PM

How you feeling good I hope

10-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,959	45 acp Brass Question I have two 45 semi-auto pistols. One is my Springfield XD45, and the other is my Ruger SR1911. So far the brass that I have been running through these two pistols are the original brass that I started with. BUT,,, I was just given 62 pieces of 45 acp brass and I have no idea what they were shot through. It is my understanding that if they were shot through a Glock (unsupported chamber) that I should not reload them and then run them through my Springfield or my 1911. Is this correct and is there a way to know if they were shot through a Glock? Thanks guys. -->

10-13-2012, 01:56 PM	#2
Twicepop Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 581	Re: 45 acp Brass Question It shouldn't be a problem, the .45ACP is a low pressure round that most likely isn't going to bulge the cases even if shot in the unsupported glock chamber. Run the brass through your sizer die and look for signs of case bulging, if not present use it as any other brass that you may have. If it is slightly bulged, Lee and Redding make a die that will remove the bulge and allow proper chambering. those who beat their guns into plowshares, will plow for those who didn't

10-13-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,959	Re: 45 acp Brass Question Thanks Twicepop.

10-13-2012, 02:23 PM	#5
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: 45 acp Brass Question pretty sure the Glock issue is mainly the .40, a Glock smile is very easy to determine. A bulge at the bottom of the casing is evident, if it is ran through a resizing die a experienced reloader can pick up on the added resistance it takes to fold over that bulge, hence the "smile" I think you are fine with the 45acp's lower pressure. __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

10-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: 45 acp Brass Question is there a way to know if they were shot through a Glock? Look at the primer. Every other gun, that I'm aware of, puts a round dent. Glocks have a rectangular dent with a round one in the middle of it. Now, this might have blown because it was shot in a 40 Glock, or because it is crappy Amerc brass. Why it blew is irrelevant. See the primer? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

10-13-2012, 03:34 PM	#7
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,959	Re: 45 acp Brass Question Thanks Ron. I have a bunch of 40 cal brass that was given to me over time and I looked at the primers and it looks exactly like the 40 cal in your pic. I just looked over the 45 acp brass and all of it has a small dimple and that is all. Thanks Ron

10-13-2012, 03:54 PM	#8
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: 45 acp Brass Question I've not heard of any issues with .45 acp in the Glocks, like said it is mainly the .40 cal. load 'em up and blast away! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-13-2012, 07:27 PM	#9
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: 45 acp Brass Question How you feeling good I hope