Loving my new Kimber Solo... 1700 rounds and counting.

[tracker]

About wore me out, too, reading about that mule getting broken.

[JoshA]

Lol. You guys are funny. That was good. I like a good sense of humor. Hilarious.

I don't really think it's quite ready for the scrap heap yet. It may only have a few thousand more rounds left in it, but we aren't there yet.

Anyway I haven't messed with it since the issue. I need to see if I kept the original recoil spring assembly.

I bought a 224 today to see if I can tear it up (highly doubtful). Beautiful pistol with mixed reviews out there and apparently not a huge following. Perhaps because it's like a G27, BUT heavier, longer, taller, more expensive and a more complex trigger pull to get used to.

Beautiful piece to me anyway.

I'll bore you with more details later.

[JoshA]

Here you go:

http://georgia-arms.com/9mmluger.aspx

Hey Tracker,

Did you know those are factory reloads? I just got em today and discovered that. Not a huge deal, but I didn't see it coming. They don't say it in a bold way on the web site. Look to be nicely done anyway.

[tracker]

I did know they were reloads; all I did was to forward you their website address after the endorsement by C0unt. The website doesn't say that explicitly they are reloads but there are a lot of clues if you read it carefully. Please let us know how they work; just don't use them in your Glock or R9 when it gets fixed.

[JoshA]

Roger dodger. I'm sure they will be fine. Of course if one did damage a gun it would not be  warrantable obviously.

I didn't read it carefully. Grrrr.  I'm reasonably sure they will be fine. At least they are factory reloads. I would think the process is not too dissimilar from that of any other ammo production process. Just once fired brass.

I worry about double the powder and other weird things like that on NON-factory reloads.

I'll give em a try.

[tracker]

One way that you can use reloads in your Glock without as much concern as in the factory barrel is to use an after market barrel like Storm Lake, KKM, or Lone Wolf. I use Storm Lake barrels in several Glocks and like them. Apparently, as good as the factory Glock barrel is the construction of it is not compatible with reloads, particularly lead bullets. That is as technical as I can go on the subject but I read it from an apparently reliable source.

[JoshA]

I know this is a controversial topic in some circles, but if the bullets are not lead what is the problem with factory reloads in a Glock?

It seems like the problem would be the same in any gun if the rounds were reloaded.

I think that you have to take an extra step in prepping due to an unsupported chamber or something if the casings were fired from a Glock.   

Anyone got the skinny on it? 

[MRC]

I have shot nothing but my own reloads in my Glocks

I have shot lots of cast lead also in the Glocks with no problems.  You just have to clean your guns well and load at low to moderate pressures.

[tracker]

 This issue is like a lot of other things:

1. Recommended: meaning try anything you like without much risk but better performance.

2. Warranty: we will not cover the damage caused by your not following our instructions and policy.

3. Prohibited: you will probably experience a disaster and we are not responsible for your stupidity.

4. Rohrbaugh: "DO NOT LOAD WITH +P OR +P+ AMMUNITION."

[JoshA]

Sounds like some pretty good common sense to me.

MRC: have you used the standard Glock barrel for all of your lead cast reloads or aftermarket?

[MRC]

Sounds like some pretty good common sense to me.

MRC: have you used the standard Glock barrel for all of your lead cast reloads or aftermarket?

Our Gun Club had an indoor range for many years where the traps were only rated for non-jacketed ammunition.  I used cast bullet loads to practice with in my G23 and G27 with no problems.  All of us at the club who shot Glocks were doing it.  The problem arises from lead build up in the polygonal rifling which can raise pressures.  With reduced loads and proper cleaning, there is not a problem and they shot very well.

I also had a G31 for which I bought a 40 S&W barrel from Bar-Sto to shoot lead.

At Smith and Wesson's customer service department, there is a "reloading Specialist" to whom I have spoke many times.  He told me that they understand that virtually everyone shoots reloads through their Smiths and they are usually the most active and most professional shooters they deal with.  The disclaimer about reloads is pure legal department BS.

[JoshA]

That's what I personally enjoy about this site. Real deal experience being shared rather than a bunch of internet hype. Or opinions that have been forged from fear and hype and whatever else.

One day I hope to be able to have this type of real life experience to be able to calmly and confidently pass on, but until then I'm pretty happy to have access to some seasoned minds sharing their experience in a very open way.

Thanks for the insights fellas! This thanks goes to more than just those commenting on this thread. A lot of good helps for a lesser experience guy like myself. 

[JoshA]

Well I think it's simply a worn slide stop. See the pic below. Looks like the little beast just needs a wear item replaced. Looks like they should recommend a new one when the spring assembly gets replaced at 1000 rounds.

Do you fellows think this is the issue? I'm ordering one regardless due to the wear, just curious of the thoughts of others.

[JoshA]

Better pic I think. See post below

[JoshA]

Dang it Josh, you just wore it out!  Light weight micros are not built to be range guns.  You treated your Solo like a rented mule....now go buy another, break it in and then carry it. 

Well after discovering considerable wear on the slide stop I decided to call Kimber and order a new one. They are sending it out today free of charge. I explained the gun was 3-4 months old with about 1400 rounds on it and he said he would get it right out.

I HOPE this is the issue. This is my EDC now that the jacket is off most days here in Indy. Want it to be flawless. We will see in 5-10 days.