Shooting FMJ after lead?

[Rich]

I was once told that shooting FMJ after lead bullets was a good idea, as it cleans out the bore, especially on a traditional land and groove setup.
not sure about that one though.

I was told the same when I carried a 1911 and like shooting SWC.

[Rich]

I've seen two guns ruined by shooting jacketed after lead, one a model 66 and the other a Glock 17


I have never seen the need to use a drill on a wheelgun, or any other gun frankly, and I have shot a ton of lead through several of mine over the years.

I shot a lot of lead in my S&W wheelguns and the Colt 1911 . never needed anything more than the average cleaning kit.

I haven't seen damage from shooting FMJ after lead in my 1911. I know when I loaded up some SWC for my beloved P229 it became a jammomatic after that day I never tried lead again in that pistol.


I also hear P30 don't like lead? : (


That's to bad some of my best groups are shot using lead bullets in 9mm 45acp 38/357.

I think lead can be more accurate than some of the match grade jacketed stuff