Is a Glock 17 rated for +P ammo?
Certified Glock Armorer Hell yeah! It’s rated for +p and +p+. It’s just fine to shoot.
Can I use +P ammo in Glock?
Proving once again that Glocks aren’t “Perfect” Glocks are Nato-Spec firearms and ARE +P rated. So no, +P ammo is just fine in the Glock and won’t harm it.
Is plus P ammo better?
Primarily, most people choose +P ammo for greater terminal ballistics. When the projectile makes contact with a target, hollow point bullets turn forward energy into penetration and expansion. The faster the bullet is moving, the deeper it will penetrate and the better it will expand.
What ammo is best for Glock 17?
The Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol shoots the 9x19mm or 9x19mm SD round, also known as 9mm Parabellum. This is standard issue law enforcement and military cartridges, popular and easily available around the world.
What ammo does Glock recommend?
This handgun requires 9mm ammunition, often marked 9 x 19. The Glock 19: This is arguably the most popular Glock handgun. It also requires 9mm ammunition.
Can you dry fire a Glock?
It’s ok to dry fire your GLOCK pistol, but we recommend using a snap cap or dummy round if you will be dry firing for a long period of time.
Is +P bad for your gun?
Even if your gun isn’t rated for +P, a round now and again isn’t likely to cause damage. Thanks to the extra velocity, be aware that +P, like most defensive loads, will cause more recoil than the average FMJ. Over time, consistent use of any “hot” loads can cause parts to wear out a bit faster than normal.
What does +P ammo mean?
Overpressure ammunition
Overpressure ammunition, commonly designated as +P or +P+, is small arms ammunition that has been loaded to produce a higher internal pressure when fired than is standard for ammunition of its caliber (see internal ballistics), but less than the pressures generated by a proof round.
What 9mm ammo does FBI use?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) awarded Winchester Ammunition with its coveted 9mm pistol ammunition contract. Winchester’s PDX1 will be the Bureau’s duty round, and their Frangible SF rounds will be the Bureau’s training ammunition.
Is it safe to dry fire a Glock?
What kind of ammo does a Glock G17 use?
The 1989 Glock Armorer manual listed CUP upper limits for a G17 that significantly exceed today’s +P+ specs. Shoot as much as you can afford. I pick up some Federal HST LE 147gr +P a few months ago for my 19 but I’ve haven’t try it out yet.
Which is better Glock G22 or 9mm G17?
The slides do weigh more and require a longer firing pin than the 9mm counterparts. If the slide weighs more than it is likely the G22/9mm conv would outlast the stock G17. Once again less than a 5% life span if any. I’ve shot a boxcar load of Fed. 9mm BPLE +p+, Win.
Is the + P ammo good for a Glock?
+P is good to go in a Glock. It will accelerate wear slightly though. If you plan on shooting a steady diet of it, plan on servicing your pistol sooner. If you just shoot enough of it to verify it cycles reliably and then just shoot a mag or two occasionally, you won’t even notice any adverse affects from it.
Is there a MOS version of the Glock 17?
Based on the research I’ve done I know there’s an MOS version, which is what my local gun shop currently has in stock, and based on my research I was already leaning toward the MOS version, but I do have a few questions before I take the plunge.
