1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[RockAndSage]

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Is that lead, almost completely filling the rifling?

 

[Steve300xcw]

Is that lead, almost completely filling the rifling?

Yea she's pretty plugged up. Probly never woulda noticed if it wasnt peeling off the barrel like that

Good news is that that ammo is about used up!!! Probly wont buy any more ammo from those guys.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Poked at it with a pick

 

[RockAndSage]

Damn man, that's a jaw-dropper. The only time I've seen pistol barrels get leaded up badly, is some variation of it being cast-lead with an alloy that's too soft, and/or the bullets not being lubricated. If those bullets are jacketed, I'd have to suspect the manufacturer used some pretty soft lead in the core, with the base exposed.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Not jacketed. Just that hightek coating on the lead. Supposed to just be a 124gr @ 980fps. So thinking super soft lead or undersized

I shoot a lot of lead. Never an issue prior. Dont think I ever noticed this stuff. As, as shitty as it has been, I've just been burning a handful or two at a time, trying to get it used up. I suffered through about 200-225ish rounds today.