Despite the fact that the factory HK barrel does not have conventional rifling, I have not read anywhere in any HK literature where it says lead bullets can not be fired in the factory polygonal barrels. I make a distinction between firing relatively fast .40SW, 9mm, and .357 Sig vs. the slow-as-she goes .45 ACP with MV's under 1000 fps, more like 750-850 fps in the case of the 230 grainers. It's when you push MV's in excess of 1100 fps that you experience moderate/significant leading in most barrels that if allowed to build-up sticks to the barrel lands like fried chicken to your artery walls. If allowed to build up in a factory barrel, you could experience a dangerous pressure spike, a barrel coronary in you will. As a minimum, you are going to spend time removing the lead deposits from the barrel.
I have shoot many 200 grain S&G 68 style (200 grain SWC) hard cast lead reloads through my HK45c (with the factory barrel) with absolutely no problems. As a matter of fact, it's the only .45 gun I own that fires this bullet reliably.
Can someone please provide the manufacturer's official position on this. I have read many conflicting views over the years. Facts not opinions please guys and let's limit the discussion to HK's not Glocks.
I have shoot many 200 grain S&G 68 style (200 grain SWC) hard cast lead reloads through my HK45c (with the factory barrel) with absolutely no problems. As a matter of fact, it's the only .45 gun I own that fires this bullet reliably.
Can someone please provide the manufacturer's official position on this. I have read many conflicting views over the years. Facts not opinions please guys and let's limit the discussion to HK's not Glocks.
