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5/15/2016 1:43:36 PM EDT
.355 or .356? This means montana gold or xtreme bullets.
I know xtreme for cost but still need to measure barrel chamber.

Thanks.
5/15/2016 1:52:31 PM EDT
[#1]
I find that to be a barrel-specific issue. Some of mine like .355 better, and some prefer .356.

Your best bet is to try and get a small quantity of each and try them both in your gun(s).
5/15/2016 8:59:28 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks Garrett.
I only have the one barrel so it's not a lot of research to be done but I still didn't get my chamber measured.

There's always tomorrow!
5/15/2016 9:15:18 PM EDT
[#3]
With jacketed (montana gold) it won't really matter .355 or .356.  With plated it could but I don't *think* they have gas cutting issues as badly as lead or coated.  You should look into that.  You are splitting hairs as far as accuracy goes since I don't think you'll be shooting bullseye competition with the can on there.  Stabilization and lead fouling should be the only real concerns.  

For a suppressed load powder and charge weight is what you want to think about if you are going for less boom.  I've been doing 3.4 gr American Select with a 147 coated projectile and they have less blast to them than factory subs by far.  N320 and 340 are popular but expensive.  Hp38/win 231 works but is sooty compared to the others at low charge weights.  Basically you want a fast powder that burns clean at low pressure to get good quiet rounds that don't foul up your gun.
5/16/2016 10:02:30 AM EDT
[#4]
.356 heavy plate, 4.0 of wsf.

Quiet, accurate and keeps the can clean
5/16/2016 4:11:26 PM EDT
[#5]
My glocks are significantly more accurate with .356 over .355



I doubt it matters if you're after a quiet plinking load.
5/16/2016 8:09:00 PM EDT
[#6]
I've had very good luck with the Hi Tek coated bullets from Missouri Bullet Company...
5/16/2016 10:34:40 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
.355 or .356? This means montana gold or xtreme bullets.
I know xtreme for cost but still need to measure barrel chamber.

Thanks.
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I shoot the .356 xtremes, no accuracy issues.
5/16/2016 10:42:41 PM EDT
[#8]
But does Glock make a threaded barrel? I have a G23 using aftermarket threaded barrel. Never saw a glock threaded but admittedly, I haven't looked since the price was right on the one I got.

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My glocks are significantly more accurate with .356 over .355

I doubt it matters if you're after a quiet plinking load.
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