BIG BALLS!...but small. 10MM Corbon Pow'RBall Self-Defense AMMO Ballistic Gel Test & Review!

Published on July 5, 2025
Duration: 13:49

This video reviews the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm 135-grain ammunition through ballistic gel testing. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, found the ammunition's velocity and terminal performance to be underwhelming for the 10mm caliber, noting limited expansion and significant penetration. While acknowledging it could be effective if placed accurately, he suggests better 10mm options are available.

Quick Summary

The Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm 135-grain ammunition averaged 1287 fps from a Glock 20 and 1226 fps from a Glock 29. It exhibited significant penetration (up to 21 inches) but very little expansion in ballistic gel, leading the presenter to deem its performance underwhelming for the 10mm caliber.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:43Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm Ammo Overview
  3. 01:15Projectile Design: Polymer Ball
  4. 01:38Test Firearms: Glock 20 & Glock 29
  5. 01:58Chronograph Testing: Glock 20
  6. 03:45Chronograph Testing: Glock 29
  7. 05:02Ballistic Gel Test: Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm
  8. 06:36Gel Test Results: Limited Expansion, High Penetration
  9. 08:09Penetration Depth: Glock 20 vs Glock 29
  10. 08:41Projectile Analysis: Glock 20
  11. 09:08Projectile Analysis: Glock 29
  12. 09:50Recovered Projectile Comparison
  13. 11:09Projectile Weight Loss
  14. 11:29Projectile Expansion Measurements
  15. 12:01Conclusion: Underwhelming Performance for 10mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the average velocities for the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm ammunition?

During the ballistic gel test, the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm 135-grain ammunition averaged 1287 feet per second from a Glock 20 (4.6-inch barrel) and 1226 feet per second from a Glock 29 (3.8-inch barrel).

How did the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm perform in terms of penetration?

The Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm demonstrated significant penetration in ballistic gel, reaching 21 inches from a Glock 20 and 17.5 inches from a Glock 29, indicating deep penetration but little energy transfer.

Did the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm expand in ballistic gel?

No, the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm showed very little expansion in ballistic gel. Recovered projectiles exhibited minimal deformation, with some fragmentation, suggesting it did not perform as an expanding round.

What is the presenter's overall assessment of the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm?

The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, found the Corbon Pow'RBall 10mm 135-grain to be underwhelming for the caliber, citing low energy and limited expansion, and suggested better 10mm options are available.

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